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Naspers profitability jumps 84%, free cash flow up US$2bn in 3 years
Naspers announces a landmark FY26, showcasing an 84% surge in ecosystem profitability and record free cash flow of US$1.5bn. The company highlights the success of its AI-powered…
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,…
AI is reshaping the workplace faster than graduates expect
Global companies are rapidly integrating AI and increasing investment, with demand for AI skills soaring. For South African graduates, this means AI fluency is now a baseline…
AI’s hidden environmental cost: UN report flags massive water, energy and land footprint
AI’s rapid growth is driving major water, energy, land and e-waste impacts, raising environmental justice concerns worldwide
Africa’s AI future won’t be borrowed
African governments generate vast quantities of citizen data, from health records to tax filings, land registries and school enrolments. Much of it leaves the continent to be…
Singularity Summit Returns to inspire Africa’s future this October
Global thought leaders return to Johannesburg to explore AI, quantum computing, digital identity and the next era of human potential Singularity South Africa has confirmed that…
Fundi Digital Transformation Summit 2026
How higher education can embrace AI while protecting academic integrity The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly changed the education landscape across higher…
AI is becoming more common across South Africa’s digital services
Artificial intelligence is showing up more often across South Africa’s digital services. Not always in obvious ways. In many cases, it is added quietly, as platforms try to keep…
Huawei makes the case for AI-ready optical networks at OptiX Club 2026
As AI adoption accelerates, organisations are rethinking the network infrastructure required to support data-intensive workload. Against this backdrop, Huawei’s OptiX Club 2026,…
From surveillance to stewardship: Why universities must re-think their response to AI
Universities remain among the few institutions in society dedicated to the careful creation and stewardship of knowledge. If they respond to AI primarily through fear and…
Leveraging AI to achieve peace, justice, good governance
Corruption undermines public trust and hinders social and economic development. AI can combat corruption by increasing transparency, identifying suspicious activities and…
South African Artificial Intelligence Awards 2026: Advancing inclusive socio-economic prosperity
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant frontier technology. In South Africa, it is already reshaping financial services, healthcare delivery, agriculture, education,…
The Global South’s new AI architects
The rise of Chinese AI is not just a story of national success; it is a story of how China is capturing the “means of development” for the entire world. By providing efficient,…
South African AI awards appoint Atenkosi Ngubevana as Chairperson
The South African AI Awards have appointed Atenkosi Ngubevana as Chairperson; this appointment marks an important milestone in advancing the Awards’ mission to recognise…
Africa launches first digital twin and AI creator enablement workshop
Africa has taken a significant step forward in the evolution of its creative and digital economy with the launch of the continent’s first Digital Twin and AI Creator Enablement…