AI in Africa
South Africa's National Treasury reports that biometric enrolment and beneficiary verification systems have prevented R13.1 billion in fraudulent social grant payments. The use of biometric technology in the grants system has improved verification accuracy and reduced duplicate payments and false claims. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
The National Treasury has allocated R150 million to enhance the technical capabilities of the digital services unit developing MyMzansi, South Africa's citizen services platform. The funding aims to improve the technical infrastructure supporting the digital government services initiative. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Collective X has set a target to create 500,000 digital jobs for South African youth, addressing the skills gap between training programmes and employer demand. The initiative highlights the disconnect between available digital skills training and actual employment opportunities in the country. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Liquid and Microsoft have launched a solar-powered digital lab at Fontein Full-Service School in Gqeberha in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. The facility aims to provide digital skills training and technology access to learners in the Eastern Cape province. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
The IITPSA is hosting an ICT skills conference in Johannesburg on 30 October to present findings from the 2026 ICT Skills Survey and discuss industry responses to changing skills needs in the AI era. The conference will analyse how the ICT sector is adapting to skills requirements as artificial intelligence
AI in Africa
AI agents are projected to outnumber humans online by 2029, according to industry expert Andile Ngcaba. The rapid advancement of AI technology is prompting businesses and governments in the region to reassess their strategies for managing emerging artificial intelligence systems. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Veeam executives Tahir Latif and Mark Govender discuss the disconnect between African organisations' confidence in AI and their actual ability to ensure data visibility, governance, protection and recoverability. The interview highlights that data trust infrastructure is critical for responsible AI deployment in African enterprises. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
BioInformatiCo, a South African AI platform company, achieved second place in a global AI competition for automating clinical trial database testing. The recognition highlights the capability of South African AI development in specialized healthcare applications. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Artificial intelligence course enrolments in South Africa have increased by 75% according to Coursera's Global Skills Report 2026. The surge reflects growing demand for AI skills among South African learners and professionals. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Projectized Management has launched a digital skills programme in Limpopo targeting technology and engineering graduates, developed in partnership with Absa and centred on Salesforce certification. The initiative aims to build workforce capability in project management and digital technologies across the region. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
NIL Africa has rebranded as Trainocate Africa through a partnership combining African expertise with Trainocate's global technology training capabilities. The initiative aims to expand access to digital skills training across Africa to address the continent's talent gap. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
A non-profit organization has launched a trilingual AI-powered learning assistant designed to help beneficiaries in South Africa develop competency in big data analytics. The tool addresses skills development in a data-intensive field relevant to the South African technology sector. Source: ITWeb