Google launches AI Mode in search for users in Africa
Google has launched a new feature called AI Mode in its Search service for users in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria.
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Embrace AI now to future-proof your franchise operations
Franchisers who embrace AI now will be in a far better position to seize its opportunities and avoid being left behind.
Read MoreMusk’s Starlink calls for alternative to BEE
Elon Musk’s SpaceX urged South Africa to consider an alternative to Black ownership rules for telecom companies that want to operate in Africa’s largest economy.
Read MoreOne of South Africa’s biggest universities drops AI cheating detection
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has scrapped the use of artificial intelligence (AI) detection software as it shifts towards ethical AI use.
Read MoreTikTok warning for South Africans
Although financial advice on social media has made personal finance more accessible and relatable, experts warn that these channels should not replace tailored advice from qualified advisers.
Read MoreEnergy, tech, and finance sectors feel comms pressure in Africa
Strategic communications is under pressure. Regulation is accelerating. Investors are scrutinising more closely. And public backlash now lands in hours, not days.
Read MoreGoogle announces $37 million in cumulative funding to advance AI in Africa
Google said Africa’s AI talent is growing rapidly, but the infrastructure to support it must grow in tandem.
Read MoreSouth African Internet traffic boom
South Africa has seen a significant increase in Internet traffic since 2020, with various sources reporting growth of over 180%.
Read MoreNampo Cape 2025 to showcase smart tech for sustainable agriculture
Nampo Cape 2025 returns to Bredasdorp Park this September, spotlighting how technology can help South Africa’s producers farm more efficiently and sustainably in a changing climate.
Read MoreReddit ad revenue projected to reach $1.8bn in 2025
Since its initial public offering (IPO) last year, Reddit has drawn significant attention from the media industry, thanks to its strong double-digit growth in advertising revenue — which is expected to reach $1.8bn this year, according to Warc.
Read MoreUCT financial innovation hub hackathon produces promising real-world solutions for payment challenges
Following a week-long bootcamp of lectures by global representatives of the Interledger Foundation, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Financial Innovation Hub and Interledger Foundation Hackathon kicked off in the early morning of Saturday, 28 June 2025.
Read MoreShowmax’s plan to keep South Africans watching
With the streaming market becoming increasingly competitive, services like Netflix, Disney+ and Showmax have started making changes to keep viewers coming back.
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