Image: Hans Eiskonen The world should watch out for three possible bubbles in financial markets, including artificial intelligence, the head of the World Economic Forum said on Wednesday, in comments that came amid sharp falls in global technology stocks. Brokers and analysts say the falls are a cause for caution but not panic as markets…
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes. (Photograph by Nicola Mawson) Blu Label Unlimited, formerly Blue Label, has officially confirmed to shareholders that Cell C will be listing as a separate entity on the JSE, simultaneously creating an empowerment vehicle worth R2.4 billion. Cell C is expected to list towards the end of the year, ITWeb sources…
Cell C Holdings has announced its intention to list on the JSE, a move the mobile operator said will streamline its balance sheet, elevate its brand and support its next phase of growth. The listing announcement, which had been expected, said all of Cell C’s issued ordinary shares will be admitted to trading on the…
Vodacom has been using the Please Call Me invention for 25 years. Vodacom and Nkosana Makate have settled the years-long ‘Please Call Me’ battle out of court. In an announcement to shareholders this evening, Vodacom says the legal dispute has been settled and, as part of the settlement process, a notice was sent to the…
Nkosana Makate in the constitutional court last year Vodacom said on Wednesday that it had reached an out-of-court settlement in a dispute with a former employee over his role in creating the company’s “please call me” callback messaging service. The legal battle with Nkosana Makate over “please call me” has dragged on for about 17 years,…
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by international travellers to plan, book, and navigate trips, according to qualitative research by South African Tourism. Covering the US, China, India, Kenya, and the UK, the study shows AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, and DeepSeek are helping consumers personalise itineraries and streamline travel experiences. From planning itineraries to…
#ITWebSS2026: The call for papers is open until 12 December. Cyber security professionals, researchers and industry leaders are invited to submit presentation proposals for ITWeb Security Summit 2026 by 12 December. Now in its 21st year, ITWeb Security Summit will once again bring together Africa’s top information and cyber security decision-makers to explore the future…
South Africa’s cybersecurity services industry is set for explosive growth, with market revenue forecast to R16.5-billion by 2029, according to BMI TechKnowledge Group’s SA Cybersecurity Services Report 2025. The research projects a 20.3% compound annual growth rate, driven by accelerating digitalisation and particularly strong demand from the financial services sector. Yet, while the threat landscape…
Bluegrass Digital, a leading South African technology solutions partner, is hosting the second edition of its Indaba Dinner Series in London on Thursday, 6 November. The event will bring together senior executives from leading UK technology, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and advisory firms. enior leaders connecting at the previous Bluegrass Digital Indaba Dinner in London. This…
Modern ransomware actors target hidden weaknesses. In an era of increased mobility, remote workforces and complex IT infrastructures, attackers exploit internal users more frequently. Consequently, organisations face risks from within, particularly through unapproved and unmanaged digital assets known as shadow IT. Shadow IT comprises tools, scripts and applications deployed without formal IT approval. Whether a…
