A file photo shows Ford’s sprawling plant in Silverton, Pretoria South Africa risks losing future vehicle production to Asian rivals as global car makers decide where to build the next generation of electric vehicles, despite a new government tax incentive aimed at attracting investment, executives say. The industry, which exports about two-thirds of its output,…
Defending champions South Africa and hosts Mozambique will contest the final of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier on Sunday after impressive semi-final victories secured their places at the continental finals in Ghana next year. South Africa twice came from behind to defeat Zambia 4-2 in an entertaining encounter, while…
At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting in a residential building near the South African city of Durban. Gunmen stormed a house in the KwaMakhutha township late on Tuesday and opened fire on 14 people. Ten were killed at the scene and four were taken to hospital, where one later died…
iStore expects the iPhone Duo to attract premium buyers. The iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, is expected to appeal to consumers at the upper end of the smartphone market when it launches locally in a few weeks. The device is expected to cost more than R50 000 in SA, although iStore has yet to…
South African organisations are facing increasingly complex cyber threats. As digital transformation accelerates, cloud adoption grows and regulatory obligations become more demanding, security teams are expected to manage more alerts, greater complexity and increased business risk, often without a corresponding increase in resources. For managed security service providers (MSSPs), the challenge is amplified. Every new…
More than 500 verified Chinese exhibitors showcasing over 10,000 products will gather at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 23–25 September 2026 for the 10th edition of China Homelife South Africa and Machinex. The three-day trade fair will connect South African and African importers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, entrepreneurs and sourcing professionals directly with Chinese manufacturers…
South Africa’s Chinese car boom is usually explained with a price list. But that explanation has stopped being sufficient. Accenture South Africa’s principal director for automotive & e-mobility, Greg Cress – who recently told TechCentral the industry was having its “iPhone moment” – said this week that the market has entered a second phase in…
For two decades, GovTech has been the room where South Africa’s digital government story gets written. This year, that story reaches a milestone worth pausing on. GovTech 2026 runs from 21 to 23 September in Durban, marking the platform’s 20th anniversary. Organised by the State Information Technology Agency, it remains the country’s largest gathering of…
Complete the 2026 CIO Survey and submit your nominations for the CIO of the Year Awards. If you are a CIO or the most senior IT executive in a sizeable South African organisation, share your perspective by completing The ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Survey 2026. Conducted in partnership with MTN Business, this research project is now…
New South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane has handed five maiden call-ups to Lebone Seema, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Yanela Mbuthuma, Puso Dithejane and Tashreeq Matthews in his final squad for the opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. Mosimane has reduced his initial 35-man preliminary selection to 30 players for matches against Guinea and Eritrea,…
