Sci-tech
How South Africa can shape the continent’s digital future
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…
G20: A platform to showcase local tech innovations
The Milkor 380, developed entirely in South Africa, represents a significant leap forward in unmanned systems technology
Chinese technology punts AI Agents and 5G-advanced networks for the future
The smart technology builds personal memory models, learning about users’ habits and preferences over time to continuously improve service
South African AI group files complaint against LinkedIn for data use without consent
The SA Artificial Intelligence Association said that LinkedIn may be breaching the Protection of Personal Information Act by collecting local user data for training of AI models
Is South Africa ready for electronic voting?
With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface
Elections in a Digital Africa – 2024
This is part of a continental series of op-eds and podcasts on whether digitalisation will benefit democracy in Africa
Is mobile money the answer to financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The increased adoption of the latest digital technologies in developing countries has heightened speculation and optimism concerning bridging the gap between the relatively rich…
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.
Digital pervasiveness and divisiveness: The role of African governments in enabling healthy digital futures
In their working paper, Digital pervasiveness and divisiveness: The role of African governments in enabling healthy digital futures Iman Bashir and Fisayo Oyewale use stories…
Review: Ballies playing with phones – The Honor 90
I had the chance to play with the Honor 90 over the weekend, so what did I think? Starting with the box opening, one of my favourite parts, “you never know what you’re gonna…
Review: ACDC’s 150W portable power station is pricey but makes load-shedding easier
Rechargeable through the mains, a solar panel or your car, this small power source provides ‘lights out therapy
Bluetti EB70 portable power station review: a powerful solution for load-shedding
Mobile power pack handles four-hour shoot with ease
Review: Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED
The Asus Zenbook 14 is a laptop for work and play; excellent for an on-the-go lifestyle as it weighs 1.5kgs
Spotify overhauls app. Now it’s like TikTok, Instagram Stories mash-up
The new feed of visual clips allows users to scroll through music, podcasts and audiobook previews
Technology firm Cisco is helping countries like South Africa plug the digital skills gap
It aims to upskill 3 million Africans in the digital and cybersecurity space
ChatGPT has democratised AI, but like all new tech, comes with risks: analysts
The artificial intelligence language model is regarded as the fastest growing ‘app’ in history, garnering over 100 million active users in two months
ChatGPT: the promises, pitfalls and panic
The potential impact of ChatGPT on society remains complicated and unclear
The M&G’s guide to the best techie Christmas gifts
They range from the new Macbook Air M2 and Samsung’s new Neo QLED TV to the Avata DJI drone
SAP Build lets business users create apps, addresses skills shortage
Low code platforms provide business users with little to no technical knowledge the ability to build apps to supplement their enterprise solutions