As one of Africa’s most industrialised and connected economies, the country is in a unique position to lead by example by building a tech ecosystem that benefits everyone
Automation is freeing people to focus on areas that truly require human intelligence in the form of creativity, innovation, empathy and problem-solving
The Milkor 380, developed entirely in South Africa, represents a significant leap forward in unmanned systems technology
The smart technology builds personal memory models, learning about users’ habits and preferences over time to continuously improve service
The SA Artificial Intelligence Association said that LinkedIn may be breaching the Protection of Personal Information Act by collecting local user data for training of AI models
With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface
This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa
The increased adoption of the latest digital technologies in developing countries has heightened speculation and optimism concerning bridging the gap between the relatively rich and the poor, who often live in underserved rural areas. In Africa, where more than a third of the population lives in extreme poverty, and 36% are illiterate, opening a formal […]
Digital transformation in Africa requires a strong public sector and foundation for a digital future. Anticipatory digital governance holds the key.
In their working paper, Digital pervasiveness and divisiveness: The role of African governments in enabling healthy digital futures Iman Bashir and Fisayo Oyewale use stories created by 22 young Africans to narrate their visions for effective data governance on the continent.
