Universities remain among the few institutions in society dedicated to the careful creation and stewardship of knowledge. If they respond to AI primarily through fear and control, they risk undermining the very intellectual curiosity they seek to protect

Corruption undermines public trust and hinders social and economic development. AI can combat corruption by increasing transparency, identifying suspicious activities and monitoring financial transactions for illicit practices

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant frontier technology. In South Africa, it is already reshaping financial services, healthcare delivery, agriculture, education, logistics and public administration. Investment is rising, pilot projects are moving into production, and a new generation of founders, researchers and executives is embedding AI into real systems. Yet this acceleration is unfolding […]

The rise of Chinese AI is not just a story of national success; it is a story of how China is capturing the “means of development” for the entire world. By providing efficient, permissive and highly capable tools, China has lowered the entry barrier to the AI age for everyone

The South African AI Awards have appointed Atenkosi Ngubevana as Chairperson; this appointment marks an important milestone in advancing the Awards’ mission to recognise artificial intelligence solutions with measurable impact across South Africa. The inaugural South African AI Awards will take place in November 2026 in Johannesburg. Anchored by the theme Inclusive Socio-Economic Prosperity, the […]

Africa has taken a significant step forward in the evolution of its creative and digital economy with the launch of the continent’s first Digital Twin and AI Creator Enablement Workshop. Led by Afru-ikigAI, in partnership with Huawei Cloud, the South African Social Media Awards (SASMA) and Celebrity Drive South Africa, the initiative marks a clear […]

The world is moving from borrowing African aesthetics to embracing African authority

Forex trading in South Africa has seen rapid growth in recent years, with more individuals using technology to participate in global financial markets. At the same time, risk remains a central challenge for both beginners and experienced traders. Artificial intelligence is now being integrated into trade copier systems, offering new ways to reduce risk while […]

We must stop being the world’s digital quarry

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

For years, South African traders have been masters of momentum, reading charts, predicting moves, and finding opportunity in volatility. From forex to crypto, South Africans have built one of Africa’s most active trading communities. But one challenge persists: speed. Markets move fast, data piles up faster, and decisions made too late often cost too much […]

Organisations such as The 1926 Club foster rational discussion and respectful disagreement to counter online isolation and echo chambers

Albania’s AI ‘minister’ for procurement highlights tech’s potential in fighting corruption but South Africa’s experience shows accountability is key

Artificial intelligence assists in healthcare, education and business but synthetic intelligence poses risks to human identity and spirituality, requiring careful control

We desire existential certainty in this world of complexity and amid our sense of powerlessness, but turning to the new oracles isn’t a solution

Artificial intelligence will replace most jobs and create few. The future is bleak – except for the rich

The country needs a dynamic body to help the legislative framework adapt to rapid tech changes, such as artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with ethics, security and the effects on society

Africa must not become a data colony feeding algorithms that serve the Global North, while remaining voiceless in shaping the rules

Once jobs were clearcut relationships between employer and employee, but in the gig economy labour laws often fall short