AI in Africa
Zanele Njapha, CEO of The UnLearners, calls for women to transition from technology users to creators and problem-solvers as AI reshapes the workplace. The statement highlights the need for greater female participation in AI development and solution design. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
The Technology Innovation Agency and Female Academic Leaders Fellowship have partnered to create pathways for women researchers to commercialise intellectual property. The initiative aims to increase female participation in technology innovation and entrepreneurship. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
LexisNexis Risk Solutions warns that South Africa has become a hotbed for AI-generated deepfake fraud, which threatens to undermine efforts to restore investor and institutional confidence following the country's removal from the FATF grey list. The firm highlights how deepfake technology poses risks to financial trust and
AI in Africa
Huawei South Africa is launching a digital skills training programme for women entrepreneurs in 2026. The initiative aims to build technical capabilities among female participants in the technology sector. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
NSFAS administrator Professor Hlengani Mathebula has identified outdated information and communication technology as the organization's greatest operational risk, citing impacts on funding administration, payments, and student services. The statement highlights systemic digital infrastructure challenges affecting South Africa's student financial aid system. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
The CEO and CIO of MICT SETA, South Africa's Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority, have resigned within two months of each other. The departures represent significant leadership changes at the organization responsible for skills development in the ICT sector. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Samsung and Tshimologong have completed another intake of their software development training programme, which has graduated 89 people since 2020 with a 79% job placement rate. The initiative continues to support digital skills development in South Africa through multiple training cohorts. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Nelson Mandela University students won the Enactus SA competition with an AI-powered farming venture. The winning team will represent South Africa at the Enactus World Cup in Brazil. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Untapped AI has launched a sovereign AI platform for agents in South Africa, utilizing a local GPU solution to enable on-shore processing and data residency. The platform addresses data sovereignty concerns while enabling local deployment of AI agent technology. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Bull and Kaizen Technologies have partnered to expand access to AI-ready computing infrastructure across South Africa and neighbouring markets. The partnership focuses on providing advanced computing and mission-critical technologies to the region. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Africa Data Centres' senior VP discusses how organisations are evaluating not just cloud platforms but also connectivity options to reach them. The comments highlight the growing importance of infrastructure choices in cloud deployment strategies. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has introduced a multilingual AI chatbot called Batho Pele that provides public servants and citizens with instant access to public service policies, circulars and legislation. The chatbot represents the South African government's adoption of AI technology to improve access to