AI in Africa
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has appointed Portia Matsena, a former Nedbank divisional executive, as its chief digital officer. Matsena brings experience from the banking sector to lead SITA's digital transformation initiatives. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
A fibre operator is proposing flexible vouchers, loyalty rewards, and impact funding mechanisms to increase fibre connectivity uptake in South African townships to 70%. The approach aims to address affordability and adoption barriers in underserved communities. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
SolarWinds has launched Avior, an agentic AI application designed to automate first-line IT operations work, enabling technical teams to focus on strategic initiatives. The article explores whether African organisations are prepared to adopt autonomous IT operations systems. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
A 2026 IITPSA ICT Skills Survey reveals surging demand for AI-related skills among ICT practitioners in South Africa. The survey indicates that South African technology professionals are actively adopting and embracing AI technologies. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
A survey by the Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) reveals that experienced South African tech workers are increasingly engaging in 'virtual migration' through remote work arrangements with offshore employers, rather than physically relocating. This trend represents a significant brain drain of technical talent from South Africa'
AI in Africa
Academia by Serosoft, a student information system provider, has been recognized among the world's top 500 EdTech companies in TIME and Statista's 2026 ranking. The company focuses on AI-driven digital transformation in African higher education institutions. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
MetroFibre has completed its annual youth development initiative, graduating 17 young people with disabilities in ICT-related qualifications. The program aims to build digital skills capacity among underrepresented groups in South Africa's technology sector. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
PC prices are rising across Africa due to increased memory and component costs driven by AI demand. Price-sensitive African markets face particular vulnerability to these supply chain pressures, according to IDC analyst Isaac Ngatia. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Paratus Zambia has deployed Starlink connectivity across 250 health facilities in three provinces through a partnership with Right to Care Zambia. The connectivity deployment aims to improve patient healthcare monitoring capabilities in these regions. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Paratus Namibia has installed an additional 600km of fibre optic cable, expanding its total network to over 5,000km. The company continues to develop Namibia's digital infrastructure through fibre deployment. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
A new study reveals that 85% of South Africans experienced digital fraud in the past year, with financial losses occurring at three times the rate of UK consumers. The research indicates that despite widespread fraud victimization, affected individuals maintain optimism about digital security outcomes. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Q-KON is expanding its OneWeb satellite connectivity services into Namibia and Angola as competition for enterprise connectivity in Africa intensifies. Satellite infrastructure expansion addresses connectivity gaps in the region. Source: ITWeb