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Ascent Africa advances into AI and intelligence with acquisition of Africa-built Clarence AI

Artificial Intelligence

Ascent Africa advances into AI and intelligence with acquisition of Africa-built Clarence AI

Issued by Ascent Africa 11 hours

#Newsmaker | The man behind Africa's first AI-powered media monitoring network

Media

#Newsmaker | The man behind Africa's first AI-powered media monitoring network

Danette Breitenbach 13 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Frank Blackmore, lead economist at KPMG.

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | KPMG's Frank Blackmore: SA's fight to stay competitive in a new economic frontier

Frank Blackmore 14 Jan 2026

Advertising

How ChatGPT could change the face of advertising, without you even knowing about it

2 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. The design team at the groundbreaking ceremony: Simon Herd and Alex Sagwe, Mace YMR; Justin Orina, Airtel; Rob Woffenden, FBW; Harry Eddy, Mace YMR and Mohamed Elsayed, Meinhardt.

ICT

Kenya’s tech evolution: Construction of colossal data centre underway at Tatu City

31 Dec 2025

4th Industrial Revolution

How African countries rank on AI competitiveness in 2026

19 Dec 2025

In the final RAPT BizTrendsTV episode of the year, we turn the tables on trends, as host (Left) Bronwyn Williams moves from host to guest, interviewed by Bizcommunity editor, (Right) Danette Breitenbach (Image composite by Ruth Cooper © Bizcommunity)

BizTrendsTV

RAPT BizTrendsTV | The Headline Act: Turning the tables

11 Nov 2025

Google invests R49m to boost AI skills in South Africa

4th Industrial Revolution

Google invests R49m to boost AI skills in South Africa

29 Oct 2025

AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality

4th Industrial Revolution

AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality

Rachel Adams 25 Oct 2025

Trade shifts and FATF delisting open new paths for SA SMEs

SMEs

Trade shifts and FATF delisting open new paths for SA SMEs

10 Oct 2025

SA AI startups win Meta, Data Science Africa’s Llama Impact Grant

4th Industrial Revolution

SA AI startups win Meta, Data Science Africa’s Llama Impact Grant

25 Sep 2025

Tanzanian farmers turn to AI to combat climate uncertainty

Agri Tech

Tanzanian farmers turn to AI to combat climate uncertainty

4 Sep 2025

Embrace AI now to future-proof your franchise operations

Technology

Embrace AI now to future-proof your franchise operations

20 Aug 2025

(L to r:) Mark Elliott, division president, Africa at Mastercard and Kenyan ambassador, Philip Thigo (Image supplied)

4th Industrial Revolution

The transformative power of AI to create jobs in Africa

13 Aug 2025

Matt Deitke originally turned down a lesser offer. Source: X.

Artificial Intelligence

Meta breaks records with $250m offer to 24-year-old AI prodigy

5 Aug 2025

Leadership and AI shaping the future

Management & Leadership

Leadership and AI shaping the future

Issued by Mann Made 29 Jul 2025

Google commits R670m to AI in Africa

ICT

Google commits R670m to AI in Africa

28 Jul 2025

ProfitShare Partners calls for measurable impact standards in fintech AI

Fintech

ProfitShare Partners calls for measurable impact standards in fintech AI

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 16 Jul 2025

Source: © 123rf The Digital Media Awards Africa 2025 finalists have been announced, with SA and Daily Maverick dominating the list

Publishing

SA and Daily Maverick dominate Wan-Ifra Digital Awards Africa 2025 finalists

2 Apr 2025

Leading the African AI revolution: AAAI and CAMM forge a strategic partnership

Higher Education

Leading the African AI revolution: AAAI and CAMM forge a strategic partnership

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 7 Mar 2025

How Richfield students are using AI to change the game in South African soccer

Higher Education

How Richfield students are using AI to change the game in South African soccer

Issued by Richfield 13 Jan 2025

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

Legislation & Regulation

AI adoption in Africa - balancing innovation and regulation

Zaakir Mohamed, Kabelo Dlothi, and Lebogang Molebale 10 Jan 2025

Gauteng dominates SA’s business events, fuelling economic growth

MICE

Gauteng dominates SA’s business events, fuelling economic growth

26 Nov 2024

South Africa's AI policies will be shaped by a human-centric approach.

4th Industrial Revolution

SA’s AI policy tries to balance unemployment and automation

Lindsey Schutters 20 Aug 2024

Datacentre growth keeps Microsoft ahead as the hyperscaler of choice for major service companies.

Cloud

Microsoft strong revenue growth shows that cloud is king

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jul 2024

Generative AI is having its legitimacy as an artistic tool tested in the latest recording industry court filing.

4th Industrial Revolution

Generative AI sent to the dock in RIAA ‘BBL Drizzy’ legal action

Lindsey Schutters 25 Jun 2024

Microsoft is leading the discussion about responsible AI deployment in Africa.

4th Industrial Revolution

New AI for Africa report suggests a 'just transition' in the workplace

Lindsey Schutters 14 Jun 2024

Sentech Africa Tech Week 2024: Shaping Africa's tech future

Digital

Sentech Africa Tech Week 2024: Shaping Africa's tech future

Issued by Topco Media 17 Apr 2024

Image supplied. , Castle Lager, the national beer of Bafana Bafana, has launched an Afcon campaign with AI, to reward South African fans for the nation's every corner and shot on goal

Promotions & Activations

Castle Lager’s AI #TheBackUpSquad backs Bafana Bafana, rewards fans

16 Jan 2024

Healthcare

5 ways Google Health is using AI in Africa

24 Oct 2023

Google backs 11 startups to develop AI in Africa

Tech Startups

Google backs 11 startups to develop AI in Africa

5 Oct 2023

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

Digital

Google Africa Internet Academy to focus on AI for Africa

7 Sep 2023

Image supplied by Regine le Roux. Photographer: David Itumbi (Kenya). (L to r) Derick Chiweshe (Zambia), Hazel Zulu (Zambia), Davies Mupenda (Zambia), Pamela Mupoti (Zambia), Regine le Roux (South Africa) , Katasha Ponya (Zambia)

Africa Month

#AfricaMonth: Creative Africa - Exploring the PR potential of Africa as an emerging economic & reputation powerhouse

Regine le Roux 24 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

4th Industrial Revolution

#AfricaMonth: Lavina Ramkissoon explores the implications of generative AI for Africa's future

Imran Salie 25 May 2023

#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

4th Industrial Revolution

#AfricaTechWeek: Unleashing the power of AI in Africa: Expert insights and predictions

Imran Salie 12 May 2023

Accenture Life Trends Report 2023 forecasts relationship dynamic shift between business and people

Trends

Accenture Life Trends Report 2023 forecasts relationship dynamic shift between business and people

Issued by Stone 26 Jan 2023

Demand surges for 4IR tech as 4,600 register for AI Expo Africa

4th Industrial Revolution

Demand surges for 4IR tech as 4,600 register for AI Expo Africa

13 Apr 2021

AI in Africa: The top 5 in-demand technologies at the moment

4th Industrial Revolution

AI in Africa: The top 5 in-demand technologies at the moment

Nick Bradshaw 25 Mar 2021

#BestofBiz 2020: ICT

ICT

#BestofBiz 2020: ICT

14 Dec 2020

#WomensMonth: Karen Nadasen provides insights to how PayU South Africa is empowering women

ICT

#WomensMonth: Karen Nadasen provides insights to how PayU South Africa is empowering women

Evan-Lee Courie 28 Aug 2020

PR & Communications

Tishala Communications to manage PR of AI Expo Africa 2020

23 Jun 2020

#StartupStory: Christopher, the future of AI in Africa

ICT

#StartupStory: Christopher, the future of AI in Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 20 May 2020

Africa's AI community seek solutions for Covid-19

ICT

Africa's AI community seek solutions for Covid-19

18 Mar 2020

AI Media Group to present 'African AI Opportunity" at global conference

4th Industrial Revolution

AI Media Group to present 'African AI Opportunity" at global conference

2 Mar 2020

Scanlan presenting at AfricaCom 2019.

AfricaCom

#AfricaCom: How to accelerate digital transformation to 5G the right way

Leigh Andrews 12 Nov 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Research

Africa Wired: Artificial intelligence offers benefits for Africa

10 Oct 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Digital

Africa Wired: Artificial intelligence offers benefits for Africa

Hugo Bourhis 18 Sep 2019