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Governor Kganyago Urges Balancing AI Innovation with Inclusion to Avoid Widening Inequality

Thursday at 18:14 PM, via iAfrica

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned at the third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Banks Governors meeting in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal, that while AI and rapid technological change can spur productivity and lift living standards, they also risk deepening inequality if not managed carefully. “AI represents a significant turning point in the global economic landscape,” Kganyago […]

South Africa Invests R484 Million in AI and Emerging Tech as It Joins Global AI Infrastructure Leaders

Thursday at 18:06 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa has invested R484 million over four years in AI, blockchain, and related technologies to build foundational digital capabilities in the public sector, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Blade Nzimande confirmed in response to a parliamentary question. The funding supports the Foundational Digital Capabilities Research (FDCR) platform and the Centre for Artificial...

Shadow AI Use Rises in South Africa as GenAI Adoption Outpaces Policy, Report Finds

Thursday at 18:01 PM, via iAfrica

A new report by World Wide Worx and Dell Technologies warns that South African businesses are increasingly adopting generative AI (GenAI) without proper regulation or strategy, raising risks for companies and employees alike. GenAI use among medium and large enterprises rose from 45% in 2024 to 67% in 2025, but only 15% have an official […]

Africa’s Digital Future Hinges on AI, Energy, and Unified Data Laws, Says Hon. Behdja Lammali

Thursday at 17:56 PM, via iAfrica

At the Africa Digital Parliamentary Summit in Lusaka, leaders called for a unified digital strategy to drive inclusive growth across the continent. In an interview with TechAfrica News, Hon. Behdja Lammali, Chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Transport, Industry, Communications, Energy, Science and Technology, emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) must serve all...

The Digital Leap – How AI And Communication Platforms Are Driving South Africa’s Business Evolution

Thursday at 17:42 PM, via iAfrica

Innovative technology and next-generation communication platforms have the potential to play a critical role in empowering South African businesses. Recent research shows that at least 46% of local companies are actively piloting Artificial Intelligence (AI). This trend is observed across industries, as businesses strive to enhance efficiency, expand access to underserved markets and drive...

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