TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2025, 12:01
A personal tragedy sparked a powerful innovation in South Africa’s fight against gender-based violence. After a pregnant 19-year-old relative was murdered in 2020 and her death went unnoticed in mainstream media, development practitioner Leonora Tima set out to build a technology platform that could give survivors of abuse a voice, a lifeline, and a way […]
Qualcomm has thrown its hat into the high-stakes AI compute arena, unveiling its first data centre-class AI systems and signalling its ambition to challenge Nvidia and AMD in one of the most lucrative races in tech. The smartphone-chip giant introduced its AI200 and AI250 systems on October 28, 2025, marking a dramatic expansion from mobile […]
During a routine clinic session in rural northern KwaZulu-Natal, Dr Indira Govender saw three patients suffer mental breakdowns. In this piece for Bhekisisa, she writes that with no ambulance available to take them to hospital, what unfolded wasn’t a system failure – but something deeper.
A 20-year-old woman is to appear in the Lebowakgomo Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo for allegedly pouring boiling water on a teenager she accused of sexually assaulting her.
Kenya has launched the Kenya Artificial Intelligence Skilling Alliance (KAISA), a national platform designed to coordinate AI talent development, innovation programs, and policy collaboration. The initiative, led by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in partnership with Microsoft, aims to build a future-ready workforce and strengthen Kenya’s position as a continental AI hub. The launch […]
Morocco has unveiled a major new AI-industry research partnership as Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and global materials science company Syensqo announced the creation of a joint artificial intelligence laboratory dedicated to sustainable industrial innovation. The Syensqo AI Lab, based at UM6P’s AI-ARC (Accelerated Research Center) in Benguerir, will focus on developing agentic AI...
Madica, the Africa-focused investment programme backed by Flourish Ventures, has made fresh investments in two North African AI startups — Tunisia’s Anavid and Morocco’s Hypeo AI. Each company will receive up to $200 000, alongside entry into Madica’s 18-month hands-on support programme which includes executive coaching, strategic mentorship, investor networks, and ecosystem exposure....
FirstRand Group has committed R4.7-billion to acquire a 20.1% stake in AI-powered fintech company Optasia, ahead of the firm’s planned listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The investment, announced on Monday, signals strong institutional confidence in Optasia’s business model and market trajectory as it gears up for a debut valuation estimated between R19.4-billion and R23.5-billion. […]
Tenderpreneur Rudolf Schoeman’s modus operandi was already on full display during the 2018 Bospoort contract, but the red flags were ignored or buried, which helped CMS Water Engineering secure the R291-million Rooiwal contract.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting the status quo in telecommunications. As major global innovators push the boundaries of AI development, telecom companies have an opportunity to leverage these capabilities and deliver groundbreaking services that redefine the Customer Experience (CX) and transform their entire business models. A world of opportunity – AI’s impact on telecoms The […]
The data centre marketplace is facing a conundrum of sorts; on the one hand, operators are now investing heavily in infrastructure to meet AI’s growing demands, on the other hand, it still (often) relies on outdated maintenance methods to manage mission-critical equipment. But with rising energy demands, talent shortages, stricter sustainability regulations, and mounting risks […]
AI is a foundational technology in the retail sector. Deployed to enhance personalisation, operational efficiency and optimise workflows and planning, AI solutions are rapidly becoming practical, enterprise-scale deployments that allow for deeper human-machine collaboration and customer satisfaction. They’re also proving critical to ensuring retailers remain ahead of evolving customer...
South Africa has the potential to harness the power of AI to positively transform the economy and society. The global shift driven by AI is affecting industries and altering how businesses function, promising to add an estimated $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. However, this opportunity comes with an urgent imperative. The country […]
Hotel chains in Africa and the Middle East are leading the world in AI adoption and integration, according to a new global study by h2c, commissioned by hotel technology provider Profitroom. The research reveals that while African hospitality businesses are embracing artificial intelligence at unprecedented rates, most lack the data infrastructure needed to maximise its […]
The chairperson of the Alexandra Randburg Midrand Taxi Association (ARMTA), Molefe Moekeletsi, was gunned down in Malboro Gardens, Johannesburg, on Thursday.
A 29-year-old man appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for the murder of a 3-year-old relative.
As the world accelerates into the digital age, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has called for stronger protections for artists’ intellectual property and moral rights amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. Speaking at the fourth G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday, […]
A high-level panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Rights was held on October 19, 2025, bringing together legal experts, civil society advocates, and policymakers to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI across Africa. Organised with participation from Avocats sans frontières France, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Baobab […]
Cassava Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group, has announced a strategic investment from STANLIB Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the expansion of Africa Data Centres (ADC) in South Africa. The partnership is set to boost the development of AI-ready data centres at ADC’s Johannesburg and Cape Town campuses, strengthening the country’s capacity to meet surging demand […]
On the eve of AI Expo Africa 2025, Google.org announced a $2.85 million (~R49 million) investment to boost AI skills development, education, and cybersecurity initiatives across South Africa in 2026. The funding builds on the R37 million that Google had already committed earlier in the year, signaling a deepening of its local strategy to expand […]
The Broadcasters Convention – Southern Africa 2025 officially opened on October 28, 2025, at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe, bringing together broadcasters, policymakers, and technology experts from across the region to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are reshaping Africa’s media landscape. Convened by Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) in...