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Discovery Bank has launched a suite of innovative AI-powered tools and security features, aiming to disrupt South Africa's traditional banking giants. With over 2. 5 million accounts, how will this newcomer reshape the banking landscape?"
Explore the critical role of human interaction in a world increasingly dominated by automation and digital services.
Discover how Alma Asinobi's record-breaking journey reveals the harsh realities of passport inequality faced by Nigerians and others from developing nations.
Amid a global financial revolution led by stablecoins and digital currencies, South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago advocates for traditional monetary policies. As BRICS partners innovate, can South Africa afford to remain cautious in the face of digital transformation?
Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionise water management in Cape Town, tackling challenges faced by local communities and governments.
As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day, guided by the imperative to "deepen a culture of social justice and human rights," we are reminded that the pursuit of dignity, justice, and inclusion is a continuous endeavour
What's clear is that Africa's digital future requires infrastructure that serves an ecosystem rather than just specific players. The continent's connectivity challenges aren't solved by monopolistic carriers, nor by satellites alone—they require thoughtful integration of multiple technologies under competitive frameworks that prioritise access over control.
It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data and this is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025, says Craig Blignaut, Wi-Fi Product Manager at Vox
Discover how e-books are revolutionising the reading experience and learn tips on how to navigate this dynamic digital landscape.
Explore the intersection of art and technology at Cape Town's groundbreaking digital art exhibition
Africa is poised to develop new working patterns.
Mzansi mindsets are however changing. South Africans are becoming more practical about their tech choices, questioning whether paying a mega-Rand price for a device is truly necessary.
As Meta and Microsoft pursue divergent AI strategies, African tech expert Tinashe Mukogo analyses how these approaches could revolutionise the continent's digital landscape. With WhatsApp's dominance in African business communications, Meta's massive AI investments could reshape how millions of African businesses operate - but is Microsoft's productivity-focused strategy the smarter play?
While Elon Musk's recent controversies cast shadows, South Africa's new generation of tech entrepreneurs like Katlego Maphai and Pieter de Villiers are driving positive change through responsible innovation. Discover how these leaders are reshaping the global perception of South African tech talent.
In a landmark move following Jack Ma's meeting with President Xi Jinping, Chinese tech giant Alibaba announces its largest-ever technology investment of R921 billion, focusing on artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure. This strategic shift comes as Chinese tech stocks experience a remarkable revival, signalling a potential end to the sector's regulatory challenges.
In the digital age, data is the new oil and just like colonial powers had once extracted raw materials from the Global South with the intention to boost their industrial revolutions, tech giants in the West now harvest vast amounts of data from the developing countries in order to drive their Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital economies and machine learning.
These intelligent features reflect a growing consumer appetite for smarter, more intuitive devices.
To an extent the organisation managed to connect tech entrepreneurs and venture capital firms. Importantly, the organisation developed a tech community in Cape Town.
Here's a Nigerian internal medicine specialist who traded a cushy international clinical career, spanning Ireland, New Zealand, and the US, to tackle one of Africa's thorniest challenges: healthcare accessibility.
Meet Tsholofelo Nowalaza, a Northern Cape entrepreneur whose digital solutions company is revolutionising local businesses while empowering youth with essential 4IR skills. From web development to robotics training, and now a community-focused delivery service, she's bridging technological gaps and creating opportunities in underserved areas.
Built to endure the toughest challenges, the Unbreakable AI Smartphone is ready to tackle any adventure.
There will be a significant wave of cross-border M&As this year as investors push startups struggling to turn a profit to combine forces rather than compete for limited funding.
Built to endure the toughest challenges, the Unbreakable AI Smartphone is ready to tackle any adventure.
As governments worldwide embrace digital transformation, South Africa and the United States are taking different approaches to modernising their services. This analysis explores the implications of AI adoption in government, the role of Silicon Valley, and the potential risks of technological dependence.
India launches ambitious $10 billion semiconductor initiative to transform from import-dependent nation to global manufacturing hub by 2035. With strategic partnerships and government backing, the world's most populous country aims to create jobs and reshape the global chip industry. What lessons can South Africa learn from this bold move?