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South Africa

Visual AI Software Aims to Solve Field Quality Challenges as Africa’s Fiber Rollout Accelerates

Yesterday at 15:46 PM, via iAfrica

As telecom operators race to expand fiber broadband networks across Africa, U.K.-based IQGeo is deploying visual artificial intelligence software into field operations to help operators scale their rollouts without sacrificing build quality or data accuracy. Africa’s fiber expansion is accelerating rapidly as operators work to meet broadband demand and national connectivity targets. But the...

Cassava Technologies Deploys AI Factory in South Africa, Plans Expansion Across the Continent

Yesterday at 15:44 PM, via iAfrica

Cassava Technologies has deployed its AI Factory, powered by the NVIDIA AI platform, in South Africa, with plans to expand to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco as the company moves to build what it describes as a sovereign AI ecosystem for the continent. The company, which holds the distinction of being Africa’s first NVIDIA Cloud […]

Constitution brought “profound transformation” to South Africa

Yesterday at 15:41 PM, via SAnews

Constitution brought “profound transformation” to South Africa

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, has described the Constitution as a path altering legal document that has “profoundly transformed” South Africa.The Deputy Minister addressed the National Council of Province’s debate on Human Rights Day on Wednesday afternoon.This year,...

Former OpenAI & Google AI Experts launches HyperDev

Yesterday at 15:40 PM, via iAfrica

HyperDev today announced the launch of its Version 1 generative AI coding platform, marking a significant milestone in how aspiring developers, tech-adjacent individuals, and entrepreneurs prototype and launch software.  Developed for a global market, HyperDev is positioned as a major entry into the AI-native coding space, signaling a shift for founders from technology consumption to […]

Newly listed AI-led fintech Optasia delivers 76% revenue growth for 2025, exceeding IPO guidance

Yesterday at 15:37 PM, via iAfrica

Optasia, an AI-powered financial infrastructure platform serving underbanked customers in emerging markets, today announced its results for the twelve-month period ended 31 December 2025 (“FY25”).  Salvador Anglada, Optasia’s CEO, commented: “2025 was a transformative year for Optasia. We successfully completed our category-defining listing on the JSE in November and welcomed FirstRand...

Government dissolves Ingonyama Trust Board amid governance concerns

Yesterday at 15:35 PM, via SAnews

Government dissolves Ingonyama Trust Board amid governance concerns

Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso has dissolved the Ingonyama Trust Board following a series of resignations of several board members before the expiry of their terms of office.

The move comes after the Minister consulted with the Ingonyama and the KwaZulu-Natal Premier due to concerns...

SA Innovation Week highlights gains of investing in research and development

Yesterday at 15:33 PM, via SAnews

SA Innovation Week highlights gains of investing in research and development

Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina says innovation is the lifeblood of any forward-looking country and industrialisation. 

“…All fast-growing economies are driven by strong investments in research and development (R&D) and a robust system for commercialising...

Government welcomes easing of CPI

Yesterday at 15:24 PM, via SAnews

Government welcomes easing of CPI

Government has welcomed a further easing of the annual consumer price inflation (CPI) to 3.0% in February 2026, down from 3.5% in January 2026, indicating sustained progress in stabilising prices. 

The monthly change in the CPI was 0.4%, reflecting contained price pressures across the economy.

The lower inflation outcome was supported by several key...

Call for PROs to drive waste diversion

Yesterday at 14:35 PM, via SAnews

Call for PROs to drive waste diversion

Government has called on the Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) and their members to significantly increase the rate of waste diversion, especially of plastics and composite packaging. 

“The PROs and their members are well-positioned to drive this shift — not only through recycling targets, but by closing material loops and...

Nelson Mandela Bay activates comprehensive drought mitigation plan

Yesterday at 13:21 PM, via SAnews

Nelson Mandela Bay activates comprehensive drought mitigation plan

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated and is implementing a comprehensive Drought Mitigation Plan as dam levels supplying the metro approach critical levels, following the declaration of a national disaster in the Eastern Cape.

In February 2026, the National Disaster Management Centre classified the drought...

Drugs and illicit goods intercepted at Oshoek border

Yesterday at 13:13 PM, via SAnews

Drugs and illicit goods intercepted at Oshoek border

Officials of the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have intercepted a truck transporting illicit drugs and goods at the Oshoek port of entry.

BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended the officials for the successful joint...

eThekwini intensifies compliance inspections to curb hazardous risks

Yesterday at 12:25 PM, via SAnews

eThekwini intensifies compliance inspections to curb hazardous risks

The eThekwini Municipality has intensified compliance inspections across the city to ensure that people living and working near hazardous operations remain safe and protected.

The municipality’s Fire Services Directorate and Environmental Health Division has ramped up enforcement through unannounced inspections,...

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