13 h. ago Zambia Convenes Executive AI Briefing to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption in 2025

Zambia has taken a step toward accelerating enterprise-level artificial intelligence adoption following an executive AI briefing convened by the Ministry of Technology and Science in partnership with Pranary. The Executive Artificial Intelligence Briefing, held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, brought together 30 senior decision-makers for a focused discussion on deploying AI at scale in 2025. [...]

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13 h. ago AI Retail Platform Fynd Expands Into South Africa With Surtee Group Partnership

Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially expanded into South Africa, marking its entry into the African market through a partnership with Surtee Group, one of the country’s established luxury and fashion retailers. The move comes as South Africa’s e-commerce sector continues to grow rapidly. According to Statista, [...]

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44 h. ago AI Investment Boom Faces Growing Doubts as Costs Rise and Returns Lag

Three years after OpenAI ignited global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence with the launch of ChatGPT, investor confidence is showing signs of strain. While funding continues to pour into the sector, doubts are growing about whether current spending levels can deliver sustainable returns. Recent market moves have added to the unease. Nvidia shares have sold off, [...]

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7 d. ago Gates Warns AI Valuations Likely to Cool as Competition Intensifies

Bill Gates has cautioned that some of the world’s most highly valued artificial intelligence companies are unlikely to sustain their current worth, even as the technology reshapes major industries. Speaking at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Gates said the AI sector is “hyper competitive,” and many companies with elevated valuations will not emerge as winners. “AI [...]

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7 d. ago South Africa Among Fastest Adopters of Generative AI, OECD and Cisco Study Finds

New research from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and Cisco shows South Africa is among the world’s fastest adopters of generative artificial intelligence, with 45.4 percent of adults using the technology. The study also highlights generational differences and well-being concerns. According to the research, young adults globally are heavy digital consumers, with those [...]

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8 d. ago Google.org Invests $2.1 Million To Boost Nigeria’s AI Workforce And Digital Safety

Google.org has announced a $2.1 million investment to support Nigeria’s artificial intelligence sector, with a goal of creating one million digital jobs and expanding the country’s fast-growing tech economy. AI is projected to contribute $15 billion to Nigeria’s economy by 2030. The new funding will support the National AI Strategy through partnerships with local organizations [...]

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8 d. ago South African Newsrooms Adopt AI to Boost Productivity and Strengthen Editorial Standards

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence in South Africa’s media sector is creating new opportunities for news outlets to improve operations. However, South Africa’s diverse linguistic landscape and uneven digital access require ethical and context-sensitive AI adoption. Feedback from journalists and media organizations indicated that a lack of internal AI policies and limited training opportunities [...]

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1 week ago Morocco Launches Women in AI Chapter, Hosts First National Summit on Inclusive Tech

Morocco’s artificial intelligence sector is set to reach a new milestone with the launch of the Women in AI (WAI) Morocco chapter and its first national summit. The inaugural Women in AI Morocco Summit is scheduled for Dec. 5 at Technopark Casablanca. The event will bring together leaders from technology, research, entrepreneurship, and the public [...]

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1 week ago Discovery Bank Unveils Crypto Trading, AI Security and New Integrated Services in Major Platform Upgrade

Discovery Bank, South Africa’s fastest-growing bank, announced a wide range of new digital features, product updates and partner offers as part of a major platform enhancement that expands its financial services ecosystem. The updates follow earlier improvements introduced this year in financial planning tools, digital security and personalised banking experiences. Among the newest additions are [...]

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1 week ago Africa Outpaces the World in Workplace AI Adoption, PwC Report Shows

Africa’s workforce is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) faster than any other region, with 64 percent of workers reporting that they used AI tools in the past year — far above the global average of 54 percent. This is according to PwC’s Africa Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey 2025, which signals that the continent’s digital adoption [...]

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2 w. ago AI Transforms South Africa’s Property Sector as Agents Turn to Chatbots and Virtual Assistants

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how South African property professionals communicate with clients, driving a significant digital shift across the real estate industry. Real Estate Services South Africa reports rapid adoption of AI chatbots and virtual assistants as agents look for faster, more personalised, and more accessible ways to support buyers and sellers in a competitive [...]

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2 w. ago South African Law Firm Launches SMARTAI IP Portal to Help Businesses Manage AI Risks

Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating across industries, but South African legal experts warn that without clear policies and oversight, businesses face mounting risks — including the loss of intellectual property, exposure to infringement claims, and potential reputational harm. “As artificial intelligence transforms industries at an unprecedented pace, businesses face new and complex risks, from intellectual [...]

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2 w. ago AI–Blockchain Convergence Accelerates As New Use Cases Emerge Across Africa

Blockchain has moved steadily into the mainstream in recent years as businesses across government, transport and logistics, finance and healthcare adopt the technology for a wide range of uses. Across these sectors, blockchain has helped strengthen trust and integrity in systems that manage large volumes of personal and financial data. It has also become an [...]

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2 w. ago SA Regulators Release First Snapshot of AI Adoption Across Financial Sector

South Africa’s financial regulators have released the country’s first comprehensive look at how artificial intelligence is being used across the financial sector, outlining early adoption trends, investment plans, risks and emerging regulatory needs. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority published the joint report after surveying institutions between October and December 2024. The [...]

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2 w. ago Nigeria Moves Toward Formal AI Regulation With New National Oversight Bill

Nigeria has taken a major step toward regulating artificial intelligence with a proposed law that would require mandatory registration and licensing for anyone developing or deploying AI systems in the country. The bill, titled A Bill for an Act to Ensure Proper Control of Usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in Nigeria and for Related [...]

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3 w. ago Implats Looks To AI To Improve Mine Safety After Fatal Shaft Accident

South Africa’s mining sector may have recorded its lowest fatality rate in 2024, but with 30 deaths reported so far in 2025, companies are pursuing new approaches to achieve “zero harm.” Impala Platinum (Implats) is among the firms turning to artificial intelligence to strengthen safety at its Rustenburg operations in the North West. “We need [...]

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3 w. ago Vodacom Deepens Google Cloud Partnership To Deploy Generative AI And Build New Digital Services For Africa

Vodacom Group has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud, adopting the company’s data-analytics tools and generative AI models to create new digital services for African consumers and businesses. Under the agreement, Google Cloud will consolidate and modernize Vodacom’s dispersed data assets through its data cloud platform, including BigQuery. Vodacom said the overhaul will establish a [...]

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4 w. ago President Ruto Urges Cautious AI Adoption To Protect Democracy, Security And Human Oversight

President William Ruto has issued a cautionary call on the use of artificial intelligence in Kenya, highlighting both its potential and the risks of overdependence. Speaking at digital economy forums and during UN-linked engagements, he warned that while AI can drive transformation in sectors such as agriculture and education, it must not replace human judgment. [...]

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