FRIDAY, 29 AUGUST 2025, 15:08
Imagine you waking up to discover that your operations have been frozen, your mailbox is overflowing with ransom demands, and your customer data has been compromised. This is no longer just a hypothetical situation for a growing number of South African companies. A single data breach can be a harrowing experience for a business, often […]
MTN Nigeria has launched the “From Africa, for Africa” Accelerator Programme, a 12-week initiative to support growth-stage startups tackling African challenges in sectors like fintech, agritech, healthtech, AI, and e-commerce. The program offers ₦100 million in grants, access to MTN’s telecom infrastructure, mentorship, go-to-market support, and introductions to venture capitalists....
Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered registration portal that allows businesses to incorporate in under 30 minutes. The AI system automates key steps such as name reservation, document checks, and data validation—removing manual review and speeding up the process. The move aims to simplify business registration for startups and small- […]
Cloudflare, the internet infrastructure firm that hosts about 20% of the web, has launched new tools allowing websites to block unauthorized AI bots from scraping their content. The system, already active on a million sites, is designed to give content creators more control and eventually allow them to charge AI firms for access. The move […]
It’s been about two years since generative AI exploded onto the mass market and into the boardroom buzzword lexicon. What began as a curiosity has quickly snowballed into a business necessity. It might sound hyperbolic, but those who are not exploring how AI can support their businesses are already falling behind. But we’ve seen big […]
Brendon Daniels has played local TV’s most notorious inmates, gangsters and criminals in a career spanning two decades.
Brendon Daniels has played local TV’s most notorious inmates, gangsters and criminals in a career spanning two decades.
African countries such as Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa are leading the continent’s AI adoption, while others lag due to weak digital public infrastructure (DPI) and a lack of clear policies, according to The State of AI in Africa 2025 report. Published by the Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law (CIPIT) at […]
Global spending on goods and services is projected to exceed $5 trillion in 2025, with manufacturing among the fastest-growing sectors. The industry creates up to 20 jobs per role, supports large labor pools, and draws long-term investment. As digital technologies reshape global markets, manufacturing is evolving through the Fourth Industrial Revolution, driven by AI, robotics, […]
Cassava Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the South African AI Association (SAAIA) to deliver AI solutions and GPU-as-a-service (GPUaaS) across the African continent. The agreement grants SAAIA’s 3,000+ AI practitioners – including entrepreneurs, researchers, and business leaders – access to Cassava’s data centre GPUs to develop, test, and deploy local AI […]
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has launched a new pilot project in Malawi, in partnership with the meteorological services of Norway and Malawi, to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance weather forecasting and early warning systems in resource-limited settings. The project, backed by funding from the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) initiative, […]
At the ISTE edtech conference, Google announced a sweeping expansion of its AI tools for education, bringing its Gemini AI and other technologies deeper into classrooms. The update includes more than 30 new features, all aimed at helping teachers personalize instruction, streamline content creation, and support students more effectively. As part of the rollout, Google […]
DJ Kutloano “Da Kruk” Nhlapo has stepped into the world of visual storytelling and is using his voice to reimagine how amapiano is seen by the global audience.
Artificial intelligence systems are exhibiting increasingly disturbing behaviours, including lying, manipulation, and even threatening their creators, according to researchers evaluating the latest generation of reasoning-capable AI models. One startling incident involved Claude 4, developed by Anthropic, which allegedly threatened to blackmail an engineer to avoid being shut down. Similarly,...
Malaria remains a major barrier to Africa’s development, with nearly 600,000 deaths annually, mostly among children under five, and an estimated $16 billion in lost GDP each year, according to the World Economic Forum. But emerging technology is offering new hope. Japanese startup SORA Technology is transforming malaria prevention in Africa with AI-powered drones that […]
South Africa and Kenya have been named priority countries in Microsoft’s global AI skilling initiative, as the tech giant ramps up efforts to close the digital skills gap across the continent. Speaking at Microsoft South Africa’s first AI Skilling Day, held on June 25 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Tiara Pathon, Microsoft’s AI […]
Libraries across South Africa and globally are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to enhance service delivery, streamline operations, and expand access – without replacing staff. At the 5th IFLA Librarians Symposium held at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in Pietermaritzburg, experts emphasized that AI is a complementary tool, not a threat to jobs. Instead, […]
The third edition of The Mayibuye iAfrika Concert that celebrates cultural excellence and Pan-African pride returned at the Joburg Theatre at the weekend.
At the Tshwane Tourism Association’s Annual General Meeting on June 19 in Pretoria, a group of four hoteliers unveiled a new AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot, designed to transform communication in the hospitality industry. “This 24/7 concierge tool bridges communication gaps, replaces formal front desk interactions with friendliness, and strengthens guest engagement,” said Association...
Facebook is testing a feature that uses AI to generate creative photo suggestions from your phone’s camera roll – including photos that haven’t been shared on the platform. The feature appears when users create a new Story and are prompted to opt into “cloud processing.” If allowed, Facebook will regularly upload images from your device […]
As South Africa observes Youth Month, Singularity South Africa has announced that its 2025 Summit, set for 22–23 October at the Sandton Convention Centre, will focus on AI-powered education and the future of learning for Africa’s youth. Held under the theme “Igniting Africa’s Future”, the event—presented with support from Old Mutual and metaverse partner UBU—aims […]