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Who gets to shape Africa’s AI future?
As artificial intelligence reshapes global economies, experts at the Singularity Summit South Africa urge the nation to build local research and IP rather than just adopting…
NTT DATA calls on businesses to rethink AI
At NTT DATA’s Imagine 2026 event in South Africa, industry leaders explored how businesses can transition from testing artificial intelligence to deploying practical, secure, and…
Singularity South Africa Summit 2026 Day 2 Round up
Day 2 of the Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 brought global leaders together to explore breakthrough innovations in quantum computing, AI, cancer therapies, longevity, and…
Global thought leaders converge for Singularity Summit in Sandton
The Singularity South Africa Summit 2025 opened in Johannesburg, uniting over 2 000 global thinkers and leaders to explore how AI, robotics, and exponential technologies can…
NTT DATA Expands AI Factory Footprint Globally to HelpClients Scale AI from Pilots to Production
NTT DATA has announced the global expansion of its AI Factories, partnering with Cisco and NVIDIA to provide hands-on environments where organizations can validate, secure, and…
How AI Is Changing Digital Creativity: From Simple Ideas to 3D Design
Generative AI is transforming digital creativity by turning text prompts and 2D images into textured, production-ready 3D models in minutes.
South African AI Awards to recognise innovation that creates opportunity
The inaugural South African AI Awards, presented by NTT DATA, will celebrate local artificial intelligence innovation focused on inclusive socio-economic prosperity in Sandton.
Chery’s AI leap
Chery is expanding beyond traditional car manufacturing, using its AiMOGA subsidiary to unveil a diverse lineup of embodied AI humanoid and companion robots for homes, hospitals,…
Do not let AI steal our culture
As South Africa rolls out its National AI Policy Framework, the creative economy must become a key governance priority. Meaningful consent, provenance, and accessible redress are…
Africa’s AI moment must be more than imported intelligence
Drawing lessons from the continent-wide success of M-Pesa, Africa must design and govern its own artificial intelligence systems to solve real local challenges and keep value…
Singularity Summit South Africa 2026: All you need to know
Global thought leaders, tech specialists, and entrepreneurs are set to gather at the Sandton Convention Centre for Singularity Summit South Africa 2026, exploring AI, robotics,…
South Africa’s AI promise faces a test of real-world impact
An assessment of entries to the South African AI Awards highlights strong progress in African languages and SME enablement, alongside persistent gaps in governance, research, and…
Human-orchestrated AI: why emerging markets need a smarter model of oversight
The binary choice between machine autonomy and human control is obsolete. Emerging markets across the Middle East and Africa need a human-orchestrated AI framework that pairs…
The ghost in the bureaucracy: When code and algorithms harm citizens
As African governments accelerate the automation of public services, algorithmic errors and biases increasingly harm citizens. State accountability cannot be outsourced to…
From connected to intelligent: Huawei highlights the next chapter of digital government at GovTech 2026
At GovTech 2026, Huawei outlined its vision for South Africa's public sector, demonstrating how cloud, unified platforms, and AI infrastructure can drive the evolution toward…