Although global instability may temporarily redirect travel flows, the real opportunity lies not in benefiting from conflict elsewhere but in ensuring that South Africa becomes a destination the world actively chooses, whether there is conflict in other regions or not

Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country faces challenges in developing an effective system for exploration and mining licences

The technology is both a problem and a solution

It must be noted that the role of AI is not to tell the farmer that their ancestral knowledge is wrong but a tool to enhance that knowledge with information they couldn’t previously access

Sustainable Development Goals’ state of play: Why humanity is failing on the journey to 2030

Bias in healthcare AI isn’t just a technical flaw; it’s an ethical hazard with real-world consequences for patient trust and equity

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

Optasia is targeting new markets in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines as it aims to secure a billion customers worldwide

The initiative is supported by the department of higher education and training, underscoring the government’s commitment to digital transformation in education, alongside a network of implementation partners

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

As world leaders convene for the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in New York, 11 of the world’s leading economists urge the recognition and upholding of the economic value of public interest media in the age of artificial intelligence

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

International Literacy Day offers a time for reflection on the situation in Africa, where gains have been made in literacy figures but where much remains to be done

For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into a declaration by world leaders at their annual summit, this year being hosted in Johannesburg in November. In June, the Y20 submitted a communique […]

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

Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance

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