In this episodes of ITWeb TV, Tinyiko Simbine, co-founder and CFO of GirlCode, discusses the NPO’s mission to empower 10 million women and girls with tech skills by 2030. #Coding Since launching in 2014, non-profit organisation (NPO) GirlCode has empowered 100 000 women and girls with ICT skills. So said Tinyiko Simbine, co-founder and CTO…
Communications minister Solly Malatsi The department of communications & digital technologies has appointed BMI-TechKnowledge Group (BMIT) to develop a new funding model for the SABC in what could prove to be a decisive move for the future of South Africa’s struggling public broadcaster. BMIT, a longstanding ICT research and advisory firm, has been tasked with…
South Africa is in discussions with several Chinese automakers to encourage them to invest in local production, according to Zuko Godlimpi, the deputy minister of trade, industry, and competition. Godlimpi told members of parliament that one company has already shown significant interest in establishing a manufacturing plant in either East London or Gqeberha. Read: The…
E-commerce turnover is expected to exceed R130 billion by the end of 2025, potentially capturing 10% of SA’s total retail market for the first time. Local remains lekker for South African online shoppers, as Naspers-owned e-commerce group Takealot maintains its grip on the market. This is despite international e-commerce retailers – such as Amazon, Shein…
The price of the iPhone 17 series in South Africa will be lower than the iPhone 16 line-up was at launch — the second year in a row that Apple’s smartphones have reduced in price year over year. The iPhone 17 series, which was unveiled on Tuesday, is now available for pre-order through iStore, the…
The FIM (International Motorcycling Federation) and MotoGP have announced that the MotoE electric bike world championship will be put on indefinite hiatus after the conclusion of the 2025 season. The decision was made due to a lack of viewership and a slower-than-expected development of the electric performance motorcycle market. Read: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro…
Public broadcaster the SABC’s Auckland Park headquarters. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has appointed BMIT Knowledge Group (BMIT) to develop a funding model for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). BMIT is an IT and telecoms research house located in Johannesburg. The DCDT says in a statement: “BMIT Knowledge Group is a…
Rapid changes in the payments landscape across Africa are challenging traditional banks, which are being forced to adapt quickly to new modes of facilitating transactions such as mobile money and cryptocurrencies. This is according to the Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Payments in Africa white paper released last week, which found that increased…
Digify Africa’s learning pathway on its Kitso Bot aims to provide digital skills to ECD centres. Digify Africa has unveiled a new learning pathway on its Kitso Bot – a WhatsApp learning bot – aimed at equipping early childhood development (ECD) centre owners and practitioners with digital and business management skills. The Kitso Bot was…
Microsoft and OpenAI said on Thursday they have signed a non-binding deal for new relationship terms that would allow OpenAI to proceed to restructure itself into a for-profit company, marking a new phase of the most high-profile partnerships to fund the ChatGPT frenzy. Details on the new commercial arrangements were not disclosed, but the companies…
