African public intellectuals have repeatedly concerned themselves about how African societies can act with purpose and autonomy in a global system that has historically limited…
SACO’s conference tackles pressing questions: who owns creativity, how can creatives thrive and what does an African-led creative economy look like?
Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for…
Ask African governments how they feel about agricultural innovation and their answer might surprise you. “They’re tired,” says Vanessa Adams, Founder and CEO of…
A university that teaches but does not innovate, that researches but does not apply, will find itself detached from the society it is meant to serve and elevate
Universities need to be agile and flexible and focused on innovation and job creation to create courses tailored to needs and the job market’s demands
We need thinkers who can connect the dots between science and society, code and compassion, data and dignity
If we want to equip the next generation to lead, innovate and collaborate in a complex world, we need to move beyond outdated models of education
Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
South Africa’s fragmented AI strategy threatens its tech leadership as Morocco, Nigeria and others invest in deep tech, research and innovation to lead Africa’s digital future
The country needs to embrace productivity-led growth to ensure sustainable economic development, foster employment and spur innovation.
Honor, a global technology leader, spearheaded a panel discussion at AfricaCom and was joined by prominent leaders from Google and Cell C to explore how artificial intelligence…
Products are continually upgraded, providing users with improved experience, thus gaining widespread market recognition
Traditional innovation often relies heavily on large-scale investments in infrastructure and trained workers, two factors that are often lacking in economically depressed areas
Everyone can benefit from using artificial intelligence, if we are not intimidated by it
This dynamic environment encourages discovery, exploration, research and innovation
Technologies rapidly transform society, allowing for unprecedented advances in the human condition but women are often barred from the race
The continent’s tech must take centre stage and show the world what we have to offer
‘Adapting, being open, having grit and being flexible; this is the way of the future,’ says Vishal Tilak, a judge at the recent SA Innovation League Awards’
There are many examples of this. Kenya is using blockchain-enabled AI solutions for the unbanked to secure loans
