Innovation
latest news & developments
Africa must design and produce its own solutions, says Gugu Motlanthe
Speaking at the launch of Pan Afrikan Design Week 2026 in Cape Town, Gugu Motlanthe urged Africa to move beyond consuming foreign ideas and lead through homegrown, human-centred…
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,…
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…
NTT DATA backs South Africa’s first national AI Awards as exclusive platinum partner
NTT DATA South Africa has joined the inaugural South African AI Awards as Exclusive Platinum Partner, providing major backing to recognise and promote local artificial…
Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 unveils full programme of over 40 global speakers
Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 has announced its full speaker line-up and programme, bringing over 40 global innovators to Johannesburg to tackle AI, exponential…
The 2026 NRF Awards celebrate South Africa’s research and science stars
The 2026 National Research Foundation (https://www.nrf.ac.za/) (NRF) Awards honoured South Africa’s top researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held on Thursday, 3…
Africa would do well to note China's rise
Defying Western forecasts of stagnation, China has broken into the world's top 10 innovative nations. An analysis of the strategic policies, R&D investments, and institutions…
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,…
FALF DAY 2026: Commercialisation of South African Intellectual Property from Universities
The Female Academic Leaders Fellowship (FALF), sponsored by Standard Bank Private Banking, hosted its annual gathering in South Africa. The event focused on advancing dialogue,…
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…
Africa's women have invented finance's future
Across Africa, women are driving financial innovation through community finance groups like stokvels. These sophisticated institutions pool money, provide loans, and support…
Christopher Welile Mpehle
Christopher Welile Mpehle sees balance sheets differently. For him, finance is not simply about numbers — it is about widening access to healthcare and changing lives. The loss…