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If institutions evolve and embrace AI not as a threat but as a tool, business schools can future-proof graduates to prepare them for a fast-evolving world.

How a school handles AI tells you how well it is run

A school's approach to Artificial Intelligence is a management test, not a technology one. Discover the five crucial questions parents should ask to evaluate leadership, data…

Labour market: AI and automation are reshaping the labour market.

Open source ecosystems defeat Washington’s attempts at technological partition

As Washington attempts to force countries into choosing sides in the AI race, thriving open-source ecosystems and developer adoption are undermining efforts to partition the…

South Africans fight back as spam calls surge past 17bn

Despite a massive surge in AI-driven scam calls exceeding 17 billion in South Africa, citizens are fighting back by answering fewer unknown numbers as new regulations and opt-out…

Beyond AI detection: African universities must choose transparency over policing

The debate around academic integrity in universities has evolved beyond plagiarism to how institutions should respond to AI. This article explores the challenges of AI detection…

Changemakers driving innovation to feature at Singularity Summit South Africa 2026

Singularity South Africa announces a new lineup of world-class speakers for its 2026 Summit in Johannesburg, featuring experts in AI, digital transformation, urban development,…

YuLife announced as a sponsor of the South African AI Awards

YuLife South Africa, an Insurtech company focused on employee benefits and wellbeing, has announced its bronze sponsorship of the inaugural South African AI Awards, a platform…

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mothushi-thoka/), 29, is helping redefine what journalism looks like in the age of artificial intelligence. Rather than seeing AI as a…

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…