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Google opens applications for milestone 10th cohort of startups accelerator Africa, targeting AI-Driven scientific breakthroughs

Google today announced the opening of applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. This milestone edition marks nearly a decade of support for the...

AI-driven cyber threats are outpacing defence capabilities

A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defences. Despite growing awareness of...

SAS: Government AI predictions for 2026

A wild year in tech and government pits SAS public sector experts against an uncertain future   When it comes to public sector predictions, the disruptions and upheavals in both government and AI in 2025 would have challenged Nostradamus. However, despite 2025...

Red & Yellow Creative School of Business contributes to the Honoris United Universities 2025 impact report showcasing human-centered AI transformation in African higher education

Honoris United Universities, Africa’s first and largest pan-African private higher education network, recently released its fourth annual Impact Report, showcasing how the network is harnessing artificial intelligence to advance its...

New MVNO YOMO Aims to Connect One Million Young South Africans to Affordable Data

South Africa’s newest telecommunications player, YOMO, has entered the market with a mission that goes beyond connectivity. As the country’s first youth-focused Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), YOMO is...

Tips for teachers and parents to help children use GenAI responsibly

As the third school term begins, homework, projects and study sessions are back on the agenda and for many learners, that now includes help from generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). We now...

From Pit to Platform: Reinventing Mine Maintenance with GenAI

Unplanned maintenance now accounts for 60% of mine site maintenance spending which is why innovative solutions have become a mission critical lever for operators worldwide. ‍According to recent findings from BCG’s...

More than just a tax return: why it’s time to rethink what you know about the tax season

The chill of mid-winter has settled over South Africa and while most people are focused on beating the cold, there’s another familiar season quietly sweeping in: tax filing. But...

Why agility beats legacy in a digital world

Legacy once stood for trust and authority in financial services. Today, it often suggests outdated systems, slow decision-making and an unwillingness to evolve. As technology reshapes how consumers manage...

University Collaboration Gives Students Real-World AI Exposure

In a country where digital transformation is accelerating but skills development often lags behind, a recent collaboration between the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and a leading enterprise...

Palabora Mining Company and LH Marthinusen partner to launch robotics and coding initiative at local high school

In a joint effort to advance education and digital skills development in Phalaborwa, Palabora Mining Company (PMC) and LH Marthinusen (LHM) have partnered to establish a fully equipped robotics...

Cutting through the complexity for smarter enterprise AI adoption

When it comes to selecting artificial intelligence (AI) software, enterprise leaders are finding themselves overwhelmed by choice, the complexity of pricing models, and a lack of clear value pathways. The...
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500 young women equipped with future ready AI and cloud computing skills

Cell C has again partnered with GirlCode to train and certify 500 unemployed South African youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, strengthening access...

Business AI in 2026: execution, not experimentation, will define success

By 2026, artificial intelligence will no longer be judged by its promise, but by its impact. For much of the past decade, AI has...

Navigating macro-environmental disruptors

While they grapple with long-standing regional and local challenges, African organisations are simultaneously under pressure to navigate a global environment characterised by poly-crisis. Currently,...

iGaming’s talent squeeze is based on a need for more senior, technical experts – and it’s largely thanks to AI

As the South African iGaming and technology sectors begin to transition from rapid expansion to operational maturity, companies are on the hunt for experienced...

Trust is what will make or break AI voice agents

South African businesses are showing real interest in AI voice agents, and for good reason. The technology has come a long way and can...
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