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“While Africa watches war, the real disruption is unfolding in supply chains, finance, labour and education — dividing the digitally prepared from the rest of the world”. Photo: Supplied

While Africa watches war, the real divide is digital

While global tensions play out in real time, their lasting effect will not be measured only in territory or political outcomes. It will be measured in how economies are reshaped, how systems evolve and how people are positioned within this reality

“While Africa watches war, the real disruption is unfolding in supply chains, finance, labour and education — dividing the digitally prepared from the rest of the world”. Photo: Supplied

While Africa watches war, the real divide is digital

While global tensions play out in real time, their lasting effect will not be measured only in territory or political outcomes. It will be measured in how economies are reshaped, how systems evolve and how people are positioned within this reality

AFRICAN GIANT: Given its unique position in terms of technological advancement, South Africa stands to be
the industry leader on the continent. Photo: Freepik

How South Africa can shape the continent’s digital future

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

Graphic: John McCann

Technology is reshaping, not replacing, human value

Automation is freeing people to focus on areas that truly require human intelligence in the form of creativity, innovation, empathy and problem-solving

South Africa’s digital economy is being undermined by local beneficiation for copper, which has become an essential mineral in the age of artificial intelligence — from data centres, electricity cables and battery storage. (Flickr)

Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success

The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation

South Africa hosts the G20 leaders summit this weekend. (@G20org/X)

G20 think tanks call for an overhaul of IMF and World Bank financing model

The Think Tank 20 group submitted its policy recommendations to representatives of G20 leaders halfway into South Africa’s presidency

KZN MEC Martin Meyer. Photo: Supplied

KZN MEC Martin Meyer declares war on graft

His department of public works and infrastructure is fully digitising the tender process to root out corruption

Norman Nyawo, Head of Merchant Solutions at Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa

Game-changing tech adoption can turn SMEs into retail giants

The story of technological innovation is one of empowerment. For SMEs, embracing digital transformation is not optional but essential

Professor Rabelani Dagada, Associate Professor: ICT and Area Head: Digital Transformation, Unisa SBL

UNISA’s Graduate School of Business Leadership produces leaders of distinction

It stays abreast of current developments and ensures an Africa-first education

Investing in digital transformation skills for business leaders is necessary for a sustainable future.

Partnering for a better future

Johannesburg Business School believes in the power of digital transformation to drive sustainability and create a better world

Business leaders questioned the relevance of the National Economic Development and Labour Council at its 29th annual summit in Johannesburg on Friday.

Business questions relevance of Nedlac

The council must review how it will remain relevant in an economy characterised by artificial intelligence, digitalisation and hybrid ways of working, business partners say

The digital platforms the sector could contribute as much as R91.4 billion to the economy by 2035 and has increased its share to 1.38% from 0.02% in 2022.

Growing the digital platforms sector could boost the economy significantly, study shows

The study published by Naspers says problems with infrastructure, access, costs and regulations are slowing South Africa’s progress towards digital transformation

Transition minerals are essential for many clean energy technologies and their associated infrastructure such as wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles.

Africa’s data centre market and digital transformation pathways

To realise its digital potential, Africa must focus on several practical steps like investment in renewable energy sources

Companies must focus on reducing their carbon footprint and run their data centres on renewable energy. (Photo by Tom Lee/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Data centres are catalysts for accelerating Africa’s digital growth

The global market for DCs is projected to reach $517.2bn by 2030, with Africa contributing less than 2% of the global colocation supply

New book explores emerging metaverse economy, AI creative revolution

An edited extract from The Future, written by Dion Chang, Bronwyn Williams and Faeeza Khan

Makgosi Mabaso, Managing Executive: Home and Business Solutions at Telkom Business, speaking at the Blaze with Telkom Business Conference.

Technology is key to SME success, says Telkom Business

Choosing the right partner is vital for digital transformation and to enable small businesses to join the burgeoning e-commerce market

Governance that prepares: Why Africa needs a serious platform for contemplating our digital transformation and its governance

Digital transformation in Africa requires a strong public sector and foundation for a digital future. Anticipatory digital governance holds the key.