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Epson bets on connected innovation, sustainability and African growth

Epson is redefining success in the digital economy by creating seamless technology ecosystems that integrate printers, projectors, and digital platforms, all while prioritizing…

When Mthombeni, the AI spouse, ‘kills’: Law and the limits of human–robot intimacy

Explore the complex legal and ethical dilemmas when an AI-driven social robot causes harm, as seen through a thought experiment where an AI spouse 'kills'. South African criminal…

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 announces robotics, AI and investment pioneers

Singularity South Africa has announced an exciting new group of world-leading speakers for its 2026 Summit in Johannesburg. In collaboration with Old Mutual and UBU, the event…

What does it take to prepare young people for the future of work?

FutureU's inaugural Technology Bootcamp in Johannesburg saw 100 high school learners present innovative solutions to real-world problems, demonstrating the transformative power…

Samsung Delivers Another Successful “Solve For Tomorrow” Design Thinking Workshops for 2026 with South Africa’s Public School Learners

Samsung successfully conducted its 2026 Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) Design Thinking Workshops across South Africa, engaging public school learners in human-centric problem-solving.…

Prosus profitability jumps 84%, free cash flow up US$2bn in 3 years

Prosus reports a landmark FY26, showcasing strong financial results, disciplined capital allocation, and accelerating AI innovation. The company's AI-powered Lifestyle Ecosystem,…

iGaming Software Supplier Guide: How to Evaluate B2B Partners

Learn How To Select The Best iGaming Software Supplier. Our 2026 Guide Covers B2B Partner Evaluation, Technical Scalability, Licensing Compliance, And Financial Models To Secure…

Soweto Class of 2026 gripped by AI

Fifty years after the June 16, 1976 Uprising, the Class of 2026 in Soweto is focused on mastering artificial intelligence. This shift comes as former SA statistician-general Dr…

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 deepens the conversation on quantum computing, AI and human potential

As quantum computing edges closer to practical reality and artificial intelligence continues to accelerate, Singularity South Africa has announced another wave of influential…

Dependency trap: Artificial intelligence is not a borderless equaliser but a centralised engine of geopolitical stratification. Photo: Supplied

Geopolitical realignment and the Global South AI divide

The international community is finalising frameworks for the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, but a stark technological cleavage has emerged. The Global North uses advanced…

Food for thought: Senegal’s first female military pilot Mame Rokhaya Lo speaking during one of the panel discussions. Photo: Marion Smith

Apsaco 2026 reflects on Africa’s security

The 10th African Peace and Security Annual Conference (Apsaco) in Rabat, Morocco, reviewed a decade of Africa's evolving security landscape. Experts discussed persistent…

Connecting young South Africans to opportunity

Connection creates opportunity. Opportunity drives progress. At its heart, connection is about access: access to information, skills, markets and networks that help people move…

Navigating the Digital Shift: The Rise of Online Betting in South Africa

South Africa’s digital landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological innovation, changing consumer behavior, and a convergence of traditional industries with modern…

Yoco launches its biggest update yet

Yoco announces its most significant product launch to date, introducing over 20 new features, a major rate cut, and a first look at Yoco AI. This marks the company's evolution…

Pope Leo is calling upon our African youth to be more vigilant about AI’s risks to humanity, to use it responsibly and institute AI governance tenets to avoid getting lost in agendas of transhumanism and post-humanism.

‘Magnifica Humanitas’: What Pope Leo XIV’s theological document about AI means to Africa’s Gen Z

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," released in May 2025, is sparking global debate. This theological document, a new social doctrine of the Catholic Church,…

From exile to engineering: Why Ekurhuleni needs a University of Applied Science 

Mohlabani Kgosana, son of anti-apartheid exile Philip Kgosana, reflects on his family's journey and India's remarkable industrial transformation. He argues that South Africa must…

International Finance Corporation managing director Makhtar Diop speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali
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African SMEs face finance, fragmentation and succession crisis, warns IFC chief

At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Gen Z’s expectations of work have been shaped by a very different social and technological environmen

If organisations want Gen Z talent, they must rethink workplace culture

Gen Z’s expectations of work have been shaped by a very different social and technological environment. Many entered adulthood during a period marked by global uncertainty,…

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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

Optasia celebrating its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Photos: Standard Bank

African-founded firm, Optasia, becomes most extensive fintech JSE listing

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