https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/852.html Africa news 15 4th Industrial Revolution news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/852.html en-us Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:38:16 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-businesses-race-to-adopt-ai-but-workforce-readiness-lags-292297a African businesses are rapidly elevating artificial intelligence on the executive agenda, yet many organisations still struggle to prepare their people to use the technology effectively. That is the assessment of ALX Enterprise, the corporate learning and workforce transformation arm of ALX Africa, following a series of executive engagements across the continent. 1-272150 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zimbabwe-moves-to-regulate-cryptocurrency-sector-397658a Zimbabwe's government said on Friday, 12 June, it will require cryptocurrency businesses to register and pay annual fees, as it seeks to bring the largely informal market under regulatory oversight. 1-269033 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/dtb-and-aurionpro-drive-next-phase-of-east-africa-banking-digitalisation-069125a Aurionpro Solutions has expanded its strategic partnership with Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) through a major upgrade of its transaction banking platform across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, reinforcing the bank’s regional digital transformation drive. 1-267737 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/too-little-too-concentrated-why-ai-startup-funding-in-africa-needs-rethinking-288207a One year after the AI Summit in Paris, the international community will meet again this week in New Delhi for the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence, whose objective will notably be to support the diffusion of AI uses in developing countries. In Africa, AI and Tech investment remains concentrated in the “Big Four” – South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria – at the expense of other countries across the continent. This analysis explores the causes of this imbalance and the levers that could be used to better direct capital. 1-266140 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-african-ceos-plan-to-close-the-ai-execution-gap-628551a AI is no longer just a buzzword in African boardrooms. It has become a central pillar in plans for growth and long-term resilience. CEOs across the continent are committing serious capital to AI technologies and skills, underscoring ambitions to reshape how their organisations operate. 1-265471 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cassava-teams-up-with-axon-to-roll-out-ai-driven-network-platform-across-africa-406419a Cassava Technologies partners with Axon Networks to roll out an AI-driven operator-as-a-service platform in Africa. 1-265155 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/us-tech-brands-dominate-brand-finances-2026-global-500-394188a Brand Finance’s 2026 Global 500 reinforces the scale advantage and global reach of the world’s largest digital ecosystems, with the top four spots unchanged, and US technology brands continuing to dominate the top 10. 1-264983 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gates-foundation-and-openai-50m-push-for-ai-health-in-africa-849693a Bill Gates announced the Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50m partnership to help several African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems and mitigate the impact of international aid cuts. 1-264929 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-digital-evolution-of-safety-across-africas-critical-industries-849093a Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a fundamental shift — and at the heart of this change is the digital evolution of safety. 1-264829 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Africa