Samuel Mungadze

2 weeks ago | itweb.africa | Samuel Mungadze

Africa is the next global tech and Artificial Intelligence (AI) powerhouse, according to Cape Town-born Kevin Dillon, a veteran of Silicon Valley and European venture tech capitalist He also has UK experience for the past 20 years in venture capital for technology (he runs and founded Europe's largest venture tech fund).

2 weeks ago | itweb.africa | Samuel Mungadze

As executives become more knowledgeable about cyber security, it allows for more productive discussions regarding funding and resource allocation, ultimately improving the organisation's security posture. Dirk Kotze, information security officer for the personal segment at FNB, raised the issue at the recently held ITWeb Security Summit 2025 in Sandton, South Africa, while discussing how to unlock executive buy-in for security.

2 weeks ago | itweb.africa | Samuel Mungadze

12,000 learners in South Africa and Kenya are set to gain crucial Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills for the rapidly evolving job market through a Google.org supported project. The program will provide a free extracurricular course, ranging from 40 to 80 hours, aiming to prepare participants for both technical and non-technical jobs.

3 weeks ago | itweb.co.za | Samuel Mungadze

By Samuel Mungadze, Africa editorJohannesburg, 05 Jun 2025There is a critical need for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their cyber security strategies and conduct comprehensive assessments of their existing systems. So says Samantha Hanreck, associate consultant for AI business strategy at the Cyber Security Institute, who was speaking at the ITWeb Security Summit 2025 this week.

1 month ago | itweb.africa | Samuel Mungadze

Judy Security, a global AI-powered cyber security platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), is aiming to democratise cyber security by making advanced capabilities available to small businesses globally, including those in Africa, regardless of size or budget. The company said it is committed to providing security for all and is actively working to redefine cyber security for the real world.