Cheslyn Jacobs Digital challenger bank TymeBank will have a new CEO from January. Cheslyn Jacobs will take the reins from Karl Westvig with effect from 1 January 2026. Westvig, who has been part of the bank’s leadership team since 2023, will continue in an advisory role after he steps down. “Jacobs, a TymeBank founding team…
TymeBank, the digital-first banking platform, has announced the appointment of Cheslyn Jacobs as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026. The appointment has been officially approved by the South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority. Read: Nvidia becomes first $5-trillion company amid AI boom Jacobs will succeed Karl Westvig, who has been part of…
SASSA wants to implement modernisation and digitisation improvements in two provinces. It’s a busy week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, with many opportunities for the ICT industry to consider. However, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), dominates the issue with six requests focused on modernisation and digitisation improvements in two provinces. The agency’s Western…
Kerissa Varma Companies in South Africa and around the world must make better use of artificial intelligence if they’re to fend off malicious actors who are themselves harnessing AI to intensify their cyberattacks. That’s according to Kerissa Varma, chief cybersecurity adviser for Microsoft in Africa, who was unpacking the findings of the 2025 edition of…
Nvidia made history on Wednesday by becoming the first company to reach a market capitalization of US$5-trillion, cementing its position as the undisputed backbone of the global artificial intelligence industry. This stunning rally underscores the company’s swift transformation from a niche designer of graphics chips into a dominant tech giant, and it solidifies CEO Jensen…
Altron CEO Werner Kapp. Despite a challenging economic environment, JSE-listed technology group Altron has delivered a strong set of results, with a 15% increase in operating profit, for the six months ended 31 August. Announcing its financial results in a statement this morning, the group says despite its digital business taking a knock, operating profit…
Altron Group CEO Werner Kapp JSE-listed technology group Altron has lifted its interim dividend by 20% even as it warns of a “tough trading environment” in IT services. Group operating profit from continuing operations in the six months to 31 August 2025 increased 15% to R549-million, driven by an “excellent performance” in the Platforms segment,…
Following last month’s confirmation that the Call of Duty video game franchise is officially making the leap to the big screen, creative details for the motion picture project are now emerging. Deadline reports that the movie will be helmed by a proven team: Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg. Read: OpenAI prepares for potential $1 trillion…
Defensive AI must match offensive AI. AI and generative AI have been transformative for the cyber crime industry, giving attackers easy access to a wealth of tools that enable them to move faster and more effectively. At the same time, legitimate organisations using generative AI could be making themselves vulnerable and putting their sensitive data…
After a wait of nearly three and a half years since Season 4 premiered, Netflix has dropped the official, full-length trailer for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. Fans finally have a substantial look at the emotional and action-packed conclusion to the retro-soaked adventure series, with the first instalment set to drop on…
