TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2025, 10:16
In Accra’s Chorkor neighborhood, young Ghanaians are using computers for the first time. Inside a modest digital lab, facilitators are teaching digital literacy skills that could change lives. “I have learned a lot. I love technology, but these classes have helped me gain knowledge,” said Emmanuel Dwamena Tenkorang, an IT student. “It has been inspirational.” […]
Honor believes that artificial intelligence on smartphones will be the key to unlocking the era of artificial general intelligence, or AGI. Speaking during a panel discussion on the future of AI at Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town on Nov. 11, 2025, Fred Zhou, CEO of Honor South Africa, said that while AGI remains a […]
Cassava Technologies, a global technology group with African roots, has launched the Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx), a new platform designed to make leading artificial intelligence tools and large language models easily accessible to mobile network operators across Africa. CAIMEx acts as a one-stop shop, connecting operators to AI models from global providers including OpenAI, […]
Helm says accessibility-driven design isn’t charity, it’s strategy. As AI begins to automate tasks like generating descriptive alt text or converting written content into natural-sounding speech across languages, it’s helping businesses design experiences that work better for everyone. November is Disability Awareness Month in South Africa, which draws attention to the needs, rights, and...
Nearly seven in ten South African travellers (69%) plan to take the same or more holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, including 49% who intend to travel more frequently, according to Marriott Bonvoy’s Ticket to Travel research. Younger generations are leading demand, with 66% of Gen Z planning on taking more holidays next year and […]
Riaan Manser recalls the day he and his then-girlfriend were rowing from Africa to New York in a row boat, and an attempt to capture a picture of their boat during an ocean swim almost resulted in Riaan’s untimely demise.
A security officer was shot dead in a bakkie on the N1 highway in Gauteng on Monday.
Potchefstroom police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after two brothers were shot during a meeting at their business premises on Luitingh Street on Monday.
CMS Water Engineering was supposed to secure equipment to fix the Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant, which would help bring an end to a decade-long human rights disaster for the residents of Hammanskraal. Instead, records show it blew millions on gold and a scheme to export lamb from Kenya to Kuwait.
RoadMind AI, a new African startup, is positioning itself to reshape the continent’s mobility landscape with artificial intelligence tools designed to improve road safety and transportation efficiency. Co-founded by Tendai Joe and Athenkosi Nzala, the company is developing AI-powered systems that identify road hazards in real time and predict vehicle maintenance needs. The founders say […]
Artificial intelligence has become the leading strategic priority for African CEOs as they prepare for 2026, with 71 percent now investing in AI to improve efficiency, boost competitiveness and strengthen long-term resilience. This is according to KPMG’s 2025 Africa CEO Outlook report, which surveyed 130 chief executives across Southern, East and West Africa. The report […]
Atlancis Technologies has launched a GPU-powered Artificial Intelligence factory under its Servernah Cloud brand, marking one of Kenya’s most significant computing infrastructure deployments to date. Announced on 10 November and hosted at iXAfrica Data Centres in Nairobi, the new facility positions the country as a key player in the race to build sovereign AI capacity […]
On the eve of Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, Huawei and the African Telecommunications Union co-hosted a Ministerial Forum focused on the continent’s readiness for artificial intelligence and the infrastructure required to scale it. Speaking at the opening session, Hover Gao, Huawei’s president for Sub-Saharan Africa, said African nations are standing at a critical […]
“The risk of ignoring GEO is real — brands risk disappearing from zero-click AI summaries, even if their websites still perform well in traditional search,” says Leanne Levine, Local Digital Lead at Sauce Advertising. “The future of search lies in fully integrated strategies that can be delivered at scale. The convergence of hyperlocal and AI […]
“Please respect South African laws,” reads an X post published on 28 October, 2025.The post features a photo of a barefoot woman who appears to be raising her arm to strike an officer in uniform.
Eight people have died and two have been left in a critical condition after a collision on the N2 highway, near Scottburgh in KwaZulu-Natal.
A teenager was the only survivor of a blaze, which killed five family members in the Steve Biko Informal Settlement in Etwatwa, Gauteng.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a core business priority for South African companies, according to new research by Dell Technologies, but the country’s organisations are struggling to translate ambition into full-scale implementation due to persistent challenges in skills, infrastructure, and security. The findings, released at the Dell Technologies Forum South Africa held on 6...
Business AI, a South African start-up backed by Mustek, has launched an AI marketplace designed to connect local enterprises with vetted, enterprise-ready artificial intelligence solutions and accredited service providers. The platform aims to simplify how African companies discover, evaluate, and deploy AI technologies while maintaining control over costs, data privacy, and AI sovereignty....
The race to build next-generation AI-capable data centres is straining global and African supply chains, with power availability emerging as the single greatest obstacle to timely delivery, according to Turner & Townsend’s 2025–2026 Data Centre Construction Cost Index. The professional services firm says 2025 marks an inflection point for the global data centre industry, as […]
African CEOs are showing renewed confidence and resilience amid global uncertainty, with generative AI, talent, ESG, and cybersecurity emerging as the top strategic priorities shaping business growth across the continent. According to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which gathered insights from 130 CEOs across Southern, East, and West Africa, 78% expressed strong confidence […]