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South Africa

SAP Report Warns Africa Must Accelerate AI Skills Development to Stay Competitive

Tuesday at 11:38 AM, via iAfrica

As Africa moves deeper into the era of artificial intelligence, organizations across the continent face mounting pressure to build the skills needed to compete in a rapidly changing global economy. A new report by SAP found that two-thirds of organizations in Africa are already introducing career development initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, aimed at upskilling […]

Pan African AI Summit 2026 Puts Tourism at Center of Africa’s AI-Driven Experience Economy

Tuesday at 11:33 AM, via iAfrica

Organizers of the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit 2026 have announced a strategic focus on Africa’s tourism and hospitality sector, positioning artificial intelligence as a key driver of the continent’s estimated $100 billion experience economy. The summit will take place Sept. 22–23 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and is expected to bring […]

Ericsson’s 2025 Network Advances Highlight Africa’s Rising Role in Global Connectivity

Tuesday at 11:32 AM, via iAfrica

As Ericsson closed 2025 with solid financial results and long-term infrastructure agreements worldwide, its continued investment in automation, cloud-native core networks and next-generation connectivity has positioned Africa to play a growing role in the global digital economy. The second half of 2025 marked a period of sustained innovation for Ericsson, with progress in 5G, AI-driven […]

NSFAS processes 2026 funding applications

Tuesday at 11:30 AM, via SAnews

NSFAS processes 2026 funding applications

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed 893 847 funding applications for 2026 – prior to the start of the academic year.

“Of these, 593 981 applications (66.45%) were submitted by female applicants, reflecting the ongoing trend of strong female participation in tertiary education. Male applicants accounted for 299...

Designing human-centric AI strategies for South African businesses in 2026

Tuesday at 11:29 AM, via iAfrica

As we settle into 2026, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence in South African boardrooms is shifting fundamentally. We are moving past the initial phases of prediction and experimentation; AI is now a matter of practice, driven by the dual need of changing business models and the necessity to drive costs out of the business. For […]

South Africa’s Online Travel Market Set to More Than Double by 2033 as AI Drives Growth

Tuesday at 11:26 AM, via iAfrica

South Africa’s online travel market is poised for strong growth over the next decade, driven by rapid digital adoption and the increasing use of artificial intelligence across the travel value chain. According to new research from IMARC Group, the country’s online travel market reached $2.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $5.96 […]

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