In this anniversary edition of Real Geeks with Ivan Regasek, the ITWeb CEO talks to Jovan Regasek, founder and executive chairman of ITWeb, about his 60-year career, spanning from his roots in literature and journalism to his transition into science and technology to the first days of ITWeb 30 years ago. #realgeeks #30anniversary #itweb As…
The rand weakened on Friday, heading for a second consecutive week of losses as surging energy prices fuelled by conflict in the Middle East rattled global markets and heightened inflation concerns. At 10.05am SAST, the rand traded at R16.94/US$, 0.9% weaker than Thursday’s close. The currency has faced sustained pressure since the US-Israeli war on…
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada has confirmed that the company will launch its flagship over-the-top (OTT) platform, the Canal+ app, in South Africa to replace Showmax. The decision follows a formal announcement by MultiChoice on March 5, 2026, to shut down the homegrown streamer after years of accelerating financial losses. Read: Oppo teases ‘zero-feel crease’ for…
South African businesses are responding to the IT skills crunch with a combination of strategies. (Image created via ChatGPT). South African businesses are increasingly relying on innovative hiring strategies and bootcamp-as-a-benefit models to navigate the country’s persistent technology skills shortage. This is the sentiment shared by industry pundits from training providers and business leaders who…
The war in Iran has dominated headlines with reports of airstrikes and escalating military activity. But beyond the immediate devastation, the conflict has also illuminated a quieter and rapidly growing danger: the vulnerability of ships, and the people who operate them, to disruption of their navigation systems. Modern shipping depends heavily on GPS satellite navigation….
Looking Glass has been the most persistent advocate for holographic displays since 2019, and its latest release, the Musubi, may finally bring the technology to the masses. Scheduled to ship in June, the Musubi is priced at a surprisingly accessible $149, a significant drop from the company’s previous developer-centric kits. Read: South African telescopes reveal…
The Department of Correctional Services’ transition to an automated information security system still lags behind. Three of the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS’s) critical ICT systems are still on the back foot, the parliamentary portfolio committee heard this week. This is despite the auditor-general (AG) of SA’s repeat findings on the department’s lagging ICT strategy….
Communications minister Solly Malatsi. Photo: Lerato Sepotokele/DCDT Communications minister Solly Malatsi on Thursday published a draft policy direction aimed at cutting the red tape that has long frustrated network operators trying to roll out broadband infrastructure across South Africa. The draft, published in the Government Gazette, directs communications regulator Icasa to overhaul the country’s decade-old…
Apple has significantly expanded its laptop roster with the announcement of the MacBook Neo, an entry-level machine designed to compete directly in the budget market dominated by Chromebooks and low-cost Windows PCs. Starting at just $599, and dropping to $499 for educational customers, this is officially the most affordable laptop Apple has ever produced. Read:…
From left: Lucas Johnson-Barker and Jurgen Stroebel (representatives from 3CV), Timothy Treagus, CEO and co-founder of Yazi, and Mzwandile Sotsaka, CTO and co-founder of Yazi. AI-native research platform Yazi has raised its first institutional funding round from early-stage venture firm 3 Capital Ventures (3CV) at a pre-money valuation of R30 million. Founded in Cape Town…
