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PwC Survey Finds Africa’s CEOs Cautious on Innovation Despite Strong AI Ambitions

Yesterday at 20:16 PM, via iAfrica

Only 13% of chief executives in Africa are willing to tolerate high risk in innovation projects, even as 55% say innovation is critical to their business strategy, according to a new survey by PwC. The findings highlight a widening gap between ambition and execution among business leaders across the continent. PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey, […]

Eastern Cape Broadcasters See Responsible AI as Tool for Radio Growth

Yesterday at 20:13 PM, via iAfrica

Radio broadcasters in South Africa’s Eastern Cape say the responsible use of artificial intelligence could help grow audiences and make radio content more appealing, particularly to younger listeners. Their views come as broadcasters around the world mark World Radio Day. This year’s theme, “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a Tool, not a Voice,” highlights […]

Hollywood Groups Accuse ByteDance AI Video Tool of Copyright Infringement

Yesterday at 20:06 PM, via iAfrica

Hollywood studios and creative organizations are pushing back against a new artificial intelligence video model from ByteDance, arguing that the tool enables widespread copyright infringement. The Chinese technology company, which recently finalized a deal to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations while retaining a stake in the new joint venture, launched Seedance 2.0 earlier this week. According […]

Glean Bets on Becoming the Intelligence Layer Behind Enterprise AI

Yesterday at 20:03 PM, via iAfrica

As competition intensifies in the enterprise artificial intelligence market, major technology companies are racing to control the user interface. Microsoft is bundling Copilot into Office, Google is embedding Gemini across Workspace, and AI developers such as OpenAI and Anthropic are selling directly to corporate customers. Nearly every software-as-a-service provider now offers an AI assistant....

Ramaphosa Says South Africa Will Use AI to Combat Illicit Trade

Yesterday at 20:00 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa will deploy advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and data analytics, to crack down on counterfeit and illicit goods, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his 2026 State of the Nation address. “We are establishing a National Illicit Economy Disruption Programme that brings together key state agencies and other stakeholders, including the private sector,” Ramaphosa […]

Urgent action needed in South Sudan, says President Ramaphosa

Yesterday at 14:28 PM, via SAnews

Urgent action needed in South Sudan, says President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for “urgent and unified action” to move South Sudan towards a path of peace and stability.

The President delivered opening remarks at the meeting of the African Union (AU) Ad-hoc High Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) Plus Summit.

The meeting was convened on the sidelines of the...

President Ramaphosa briefs AU on G20 Leaders’ Summit outcomes

Yesterday at 12:44 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa briefs AU on G20 Leaders’ Summit outcomes

The success of South Africa’s G20 Presidency has been hailed as both a national triumph and a powerful testament to Africa’s capacity for global leadership.

This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who briefed the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Session of the African National Assembly of Heads of State and Government...

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