Christopher Geerdts, MD of BMI-T. The rapid growth of cloud computing and AI is creating major opportunities for South African service providers – but also widening the digital divide. This was the key message from Christopher Geerdts, MD of BMI-T, during his keynote address at the ITWeb Cloud and Data Centre Summit, held on 7…
Scam alert: No, you can’t ‘earn money watching videos’ on platform called PesaTube IN SHORT: Claims that a company called PesaTube is paying social media users to watch videos daily are false, and similar to a previous scam Africa Check debunked. According to a message sent to Africa Check on WhatsApp, users can “earn money…
The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and AUDA-NEPAD, has launched the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP). ATTP aims to establish a sustainable platform to strengthen Africa’s capacity for effective policy research and evidence-based policymaking on cross-boundary priorities. It is funded by the World Bank and implemented by the…
Ben Lindeque, co-founder and business architect of Prepaid24. Prepaid24, in collaboration with Chat Inc and Ozow, has launched a WhatsApp-based platform for prepaid electricity purchases, municipal account payments and buying online vouchers. The platform, accessible via WhatsApp number 060 012 2010, allows users to initiate transactions with a “Hi” message. According to Prepaid24, the service…
[16th July 2025] – Facebook is the platform where most climate activists report having experienced abuse worldwide, a first ever survey today suggests. Global Witness commissioned the first global survey of land and environmental defenders and climate activists about their online experiences. More than 200 land and environmental defenders across six continents took part, shedding…
Streaming platform, eVOD achieves 70% year-on-year growth in SA. Streaming platform eVOD, an on-demand video streaming from eMedia, the parent company of e.tv and Openview, has seen a 70% year-on-year growth. This is according to Thapelo Ramatsui, brand manager for eVOD and local content, in an e-mail interview with ITWeb. This, as South Africa’s video‑streaming…
Prioritise security without compromising the user experience. In today’s digital world, identity is more than a login, it’s the front door to your customer experience. And as technology continues to evolve, so do the risks and the expectations tied to identity. A staggering 80% of data breaches now stem from attacks on identity. At the…
Gadjet Dov Halpern E-commerce websites like Takealot and Amazon have become crucial for third-party sellers, but figuring out how to maximise sales on these platforms can be tricky. That’s where a new service provider, Gadjet – which helps online sellers manage their opportunity better – has stepped in. According to Gadjet founder Dov Halpern, the…
Redefining what’s possible. Microsoft Power Platform is redefining what’s possible with Microsoft Dynamics deployments, unlocking powerful new capabilities in a cost-effective and integrated way. This is according to Garron Brewitt, Executive for Enterprise Applications, and Raezaan Hattingh, Head of the Microsoft Dynamics Practice at Altron Digital Business. They say Power Platform extends the core capabilities…
Netflix began its Africa operations in South Africa in 2016. When the US streaming giant announced it was setting up shop in Nigeria in 2020, many west African film-makers, writers, artists and media audiences were jubilant. Finally, west Africa’s creativity and brilliance would be formally recognised on the world stage. Netflix Naija’s purpose was to…
