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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…
Digitising national identity is not the solution you think it is
Across Africa, digital identity systems are championed as remedies for public sector inefficiency. However, outsourcing biometric enrolment to private players risks reinforcing…
Social media, success and self-worth: How comparison may affect our mental health
As World Mental Health Day approaches, research highlights how social media comparisons impact self-worth and well-being, showing that how we interpret curated online lives…
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The binary choice between machine autonomy and human control is obsolete.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…
Xiaomi Unveils REDMI Note 17 Series, Built for Years with REDMI Titan Quality
Xiaomi has launched the REDMI Note 17 Series in South Africa, featuring rugged Titan Quality, up to six years of updates, and a massive 10,000mAh battery on the Pro Max 5G model.
The dangerous business of online jobs
As fraudulent overseas recruitment leads jobseekers into human trafficking and scam compounds, digital platforms and labour laws must evolve to trace and verify paid employment…
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…
Black Friday Deals That Travel From Joburg to Auckland
South Africans with travel plans or family in New Zealand can make the most of Black Friday by targeting key deals across flights, data, money transfers, streaming, and…
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…
Home affairs unveils first working prototype of South Africa’s Digital ID
The Department of Home Affairs has unveiled South Africa's first working Digital ID prototype as part of a sweeping modernization initiative. Minister Leon Schreiber also…
Services Seta, Takealot launch ambitious R103m digital skills development initiative
Services Seta and Takealot have partnered to launch a R103-million initiative aiming to equip 20,000 young South Africans with vital e-commerce and digital economy skills.
Information Regulator to engage Gauteng over e-Panic Button data breach
The Information Regulator plans to engage the Gauteng Department of e-Government regarding a reported data breach affecting the province's e-Panic Button app, after confirming it…
Wildlife at the door, survival on the line
On the border of Hwange National Park, local communities are using mobile technology and community ranger networks to prevent deadly human-wildlife conflicts, while awaiting…
Local defence industry set for a boom in exports
Buoyed by strong interest at the Africa Aerospace and Defence expo, South African defence manufacturer Milkor forecasts massive export growth towards a R70 billion revenue target.