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Atiyyah Limalia

Artificial intelligence is only as powerful as the problems it solves and Atiyyah Limalia is using it to make technology more accessible for millions of people across Africa. As…

Tebogo Lucky Mamela

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries across the world and Tebogo Lucky Mamela, 30, is working to ensure Africa helps shape that future rather than simply adopting…

Koko Montjane

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, Koko Montjane is helping ensure South Africa's telecommunications sector keeps pace. At Openserve, she designs digital solutions…

Finely Chikwira

As co-founder and product manager of Mentormate, Finely Chikwira, 26, leads the development of an AI platform that provides engineers with trusted, context-aware guidance,…

Mothushi Thoka

Mothushi Thoka, 29, is helping redefine what journalism looks like in the age of artificial intelligence. Rather than seeing AI as a threat to storytelling, he is harnessing its…

Huawei and Partners Chart a Smarter, AI-Native Future for South Africa's Public Sector

Huawei's Digital AI+ Government Summit, part of Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, brought together government, healthcare, and aviation leaders in Johannesburg to explore how…

The future of AI in healthcare depends not on how advanced our algorithms become, but on how wisely we use them. (Canva)

SA tech firm to launch AI-powered healthcare booking platform

Knockturnal, a wholly black-owned South African technology company, is set to launch Hlokomela, an AI-assisted digital health platform. Founded by software engineer Moses Tjege,…

AI set to unlock trillions for SA

Huawei South Africa's Kui Zheng predicts AI could contribute up to R1.4 trillion to the country's economy and create 400,000 jobs by 2030. Discussions at South Africa Connect…

Shared digital access: On July 16, 2026, representatives from 29 nations signed the founding agreement for the World Artificial Intelligence Conference Organisation to serve as a platform. Photo: Waico

How Waico is democratising AI

The global artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, moving away from restrictive, exclusionary models towards a collaborative, inclusive…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living

Samsung Electronics has launched its most comprehensive foldable lineup yet, featuring the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8. These devices integrate advanced Galaxy AI,…

Early warning system on Lake Victoria proves AI’s potential to prevent fish kills

Fish farmers at Dunga Beach, Kenya, faced constant dread from sudden mass fish deaths in Lake Victoria. Now, an AI-powered underwater monitoring system provides early warnings,…

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…

AI in class: time to rethink assignments

As AI tools like ChatGPT become a permanent feature of higher education, universities are grappling with how to maintain academic integrity. This article argues that instead of…

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…

Reconfiguring South Africa's Education System for Meaningful Participation in an AI-Driven World

South Africa's education system faces scrutiny for its inability to equip graduates with industry-aligned skills, contributing to youth unemployment. As AI and digital…

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…

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,…

There is No “AI” in the Courtroom

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly seen as a cheaper alternative to professional services, but when it comes to legal advice, the risks of relying on AI are significant.…