This does not necessarily mean that physical campaigning will disappear. Politics remains fundamentally human. Voters still value personal interaction, community engagement and…
AI’s rapid growth is driving major water, energy, land and e-waste impacts, raising environmental justice concerns worldwide
He warns against reducing people to measurable outputs, predictive profiles or behavioural categories. Once technology becomes the standard by which human beings are judged, it…
AI is transforming music production, but growing concerns over transparency, artistry, and human creativity are reshaping the future of the industry
With millions of South Africans unemployed — particularly young people — employers wield enormous power. The message is clear: “If you don’t accept these conditions, there are…
New and emerging technologies should serve peace, not conflict
Although global instability may temporarily redirect travel flows, the real opportunity lies not in benefiting from conflict elsewhere but in ensuring that South Africa becomes a…
Minerals Minister Gwede Mantashe says the country faces challenges in developing an effective system for exploration and mining licences
The technology is both a problem and a solution
It must be noted that the role of AI is not to tell the farmer that their ancestral knowledge is wrong but a tool to enhance that knowledge with information they couldn’t…
Sustainable Development Goals’ state of play: Why humanity is failing on the journey to 2030
Bias in healthcare AI isn’t just a technical flaw; it’s an ethical hazard with real-world consequences for patient trust and equity
As one of Africa’s most industrialised and connected economies, the country is in a unique position to lead by example by building a tech ecosystem that benefits everyone
Automation is freeing people to focus on areas that truly require human intelligence in the form of creativity, innovation, empathy and problem-solving
Optasia is targeting new markets in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines as it aims to secure a billion customers worldwide
The initiative is supported by the department of higher education and training, underscoring the government’s commitment to digital transformation in education, alongside a…
Organisations such as The 1926 Club foster rational discussion and respectful disagreement to counter online isolation and echo chambers
As world leaders convene for the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in New York, 11 of the world’s leading economists urge the recognition and upholding of the economic…
Albania’s AI ‘minister’ for procurement highlights tech’s potential in fighting corruption but South Africa’s experience shows accountability is key
International Literacy Day offers a time for reflection on the situation in Africa, where gains have been made in literacy figures but where much remains to be done
