AI in Business
NEC Africa has partnered with German cryptography specialist Utimaco to expand its cyber security portfolio. The partnership aims to strengthen security capabilities through advanced cryptographic solutions. Source: Read the original article
AI in Business
Fish Audio, an AI voice modeling startup, has raised $52 million in seed funding and currently serves over 8 million users across open-source and hosted versions of its platform. The company generates $21 million in annual recurring revenue since its launch last year. Source: Read the original article
Policy & Regulation
ICASA has released the IMT Roadmap 2026 to guide South Africa's preparation for future mobile technologies and expand broadband access. The roadmap represents strategic planning for next-generation connectivity infrastructure in the country. Source: Read the original article
AI in Africa
An opinion piece advocates for integrating IT training directly into workplace environments rather than conducting separate training programs. The article argues that this approach would better address South Africa's scarce IT skills shortage by developing competencies within the contexts where they will be applied. Source: Read the original
AI in Business
Recursive Superintelligence has signed a $410 million compute deal with Amazon, representing the majority of the company's fundraising to date. The agreement provides significant computational infrastructure for the AI research company's operations. Source: Read the original article
AI in Business
LanDynamix founder Peter Clarke emphasizes that South African companies face escalating payment fraud and must implement layered defence strategies combining people, processes and technology. The advisory highlights the need for comprehensive fraud prevention approaches across organizational and technical dimensions. Source: Read the original article
AI in Business
Samsung semiconductor workers are departing to rival SK Hynix, driven by significantly higher AI-chip bonuses ($476,000 at SK Hynix versus $135,000 at Samsung's foundry division) and SK Hynix's dominant market position in high-bandwidth memory chips essential for AI accelerators. The talent exodus
Policy & Regulation
Sovereign cloud infrastructure aims to preserve governmental and organizational control over critical systems while reducing vendor dependency and enabling adaptation to regulatory changes. The approach addresses concerns about lock-in risks and ensures systems can evolve as requirements shift. Source: Read the original article
AI in Africa
Africa Data Centres' senior VP discusses the importance of route diversity for Azure connectivity to ensure business continuity and reduce infrastructure disruption risks. Multiple connectivity paths provide redundancy for companies relying on cloud workloads in the region. Source: Read the original article
AI in Business
The property sector in South Africa is moving towards digital, experience-led ecosystems to streamline the property transfer process. Avinash Maharaj from e4 highlights that the next phase of transformation will focus on reducing friction through cohesive digital solutions. Source: Read the original article
AI in Africa
Ericsson has launched a 12-month learnership programme in the Eastern Cape combining classroom and workplace training for youth in telecommunications infrastructure skills. The initiative aims to build technical capacity in the telecoms sector through practical work experience and formal education. Source: Read the original article
Tools & Products
Cursor, an AI-powered code editor, is expanding its operations in India with localized pricing and increased hiring as part of a broader growth strategy ahead of a SpaceX acquisition. India has become Cursor's third-largest market globally, indicating significant user adoption in the region. Source: Read the