Oct 21, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed across Africa faster than some countries can introduce the regulatory frameworks needed to manage its risks and fully realise its benefits and, according to Vodacom, AI governance must reflect the continent’s unique...
Oct 21, 2026
As the Reserve Bank looks to digitalising payments, it also aims to the system more inclusive for all users. Governor Lesetja Kganyago, yesterday told delegates to the South African Reserve Bank’s Payments Conference 2026 that the institution aims to make the payments...
Oct 21, 2026
Digital jobs are a national priority, says Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, and delivering them will take government, business, funders, and education providers acting together. The minister was addressing delegates at the...
Oct 21, 2026
Forty-four percent of CEOs struggle to demonstrate AI-driven financial returns to stakeholders, according to Gartner. Yet CEOs are not retreating from technology investment. Instead, they are looking to AI and technology to help redesign how their organizations...
Oct 21, 2026
Common Sense Media, a US-based independent nonprofit that provides age-based ratings, reviews, and advice on media and technology for kids and families, has rated OpenAI’s recent release, ChatGPT for Teens at “unacceptable risk” for usage by teenagers. This...
Oct 21, 2026
Binance joined international law enforcement agencies and global technology companies in a co-ordinated crackdown on scam networks operating from West Africa. The operation known as Joint Disruption Week led to 28 arrests across Ghana and Nigeria. Online scams are one...