Artificial Intelligence

WhatsApp Beta Tests Cross-Platform Messaging and AI Replies as South Africans Spot Early Signs

WhatsApp’s 2025 update surge is in full motion and South Africa is once again at the front of the global test pool. With more…

AI side hustles are becoming South Africa’s newest obsession

A new digital side hustle is taking off Across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, a new kind of side hustle is starting to reshape…

The AI Breakthroughs Set to Reshape Work and Business in Africa

Microsoft Ignite 2025 has delivered one of the company’s most ambitious AI showcases to date. Unveiled in Nairobi and streamed globally, this year’s announcements…

Microsoft Launches Project Gecko to Build AI for the Global Majority, Starting in Kenya

A new AI model built for the global majority Microsoft has announced Project Gecko, a research initiative designed to close the performance gap between…

Smart TVs Are Becoming South Africa’s New Smart-Home Control Hubs

The living room becomes mission control for home tech South African homes are stepping deeper into the smart-living era, and the living room is…

Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: SA Grocery Apps Gear Up for November Delivery Surge

Festive shopping becomes a delivery stress test South Africa’s holiday season is no longer only about packed malls and last minute trolley battles. It…

Sanlam Fintech Expands Its AI Coach to Tackle South Africa’s Medical Access Gap

AI meets healthcare in a first for South African fintech Sanlam Fintech is broadening its reach beyond money management with an upgrade to its…

South Africa Sees 77% Surge in Demand for AI Skills

AI Jobs on the Rise Artificial intelligence skills are fast becoming some of the most sought-after in South Africa’s job market. According to Pnet’s…

Elon Musk’s Trillion Dollar Pay Deal Could Change Everything

The Biggest Payday in History Tesla has proposed a new compensation package for Elon Musk that could reach one trillion dollars. The deal is…

ASUS Showcases the Future of Smarter Classrooms in South Africa

What happens when you put teachers inside mock classrooms powered by cutting-edge devices? ASUS South Africa answered that question yesterday at its education-focused event,…

South African Shoppers Tempted With Free Tablets As Windows 10 Deadline Nears

The clock is ticking for Windows 10 users. With Microsoft’s official End of Support (EOS) deadline looming in October 2025, South Africans are being…

OpenAI Quietly Launches ChatGPT-5 — And It’s a Game Changer

In a move that signals a major leap forward in generative AI, OpenAI has quietly rolled out ChatGPT-5, its most advanced model to date….

South African Businesses Face Growing Legal Risks as AI Adoption Soars

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword. It is embedded in everyday work, from drafting emails to automating entire workflows. For Memeburn’s…

AI Showdown: Grok 3, Grok 4, ChatGPT, Gemini and DeepSeek — Which AI Wins for SA Creators?

South Africa’s creators, coders and founders are under pressure to do more with less. Whether you’re running a meme page from Mitchells Plain, debugging…

Absa’s AI Clone of Fifi Peters Pushes Banking Into a Bold New Future

Forget chatbots and robo-advisors, Absa just introduced an AI-powered digital clone of award-winning journalist Fifi Peters, and it’s rewriting the rules of what’s possible…

Why South Africa’s AI Moment Demands Bold Leadership, Not Just Tech Adoption

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant promise or a Silicon Valley experiment. It’s embedded in the now. South Africans are already using generative…

Why AI in Education Still Needs Human Teachers

AI is disrupting education. But despite what the headlines (and some ChatGPT horror stories) might suggest, South African teachers aren’t being replaced — they’re…

Wiinta: The AI Therapist Aiming to Revolutionise Mental Health in Africa

Mental health in Africa faces deep-rooted challenges—limited resources, widespread stigma, and a severe shortage of professionals. But Cape Town-based tech company Metasapien is looking…

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

Acer’s bringing the heat to the gaming arena with its latest Nitro lineup. We’re talking new laptops and a compact desktop, all juiced up…

AI’s $4.8 Trillion Explosion – Will Africa Get a Slice of the Pie?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it’s a colossal economic force, projected to balloon into a $4.8 trillion market. That’s the…

The Top Five AI Tools to Supercharge Your Workflow in 2025

The nature of work is undergoing a profound transformation, and at the heart of this shift lies artificial intelligence. Far from being a harbinger…

Smart Tech: Turning the Tide on South Africa’s Water Crisis

South Africa’s water crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s a stark reality. Cracked earth, dwindling reservoirs, and stringent water restrictions paint a…

AI in Marketing: Your 2025 Cheat Sheet to Winning Strategies

Forget the old marketing playbook. In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is the name of the game. If you’re not already leveraging AI, you’re falling…

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The Future of Forex Brokers in South Africa – Consolidation, Regulation, or Exit?

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

OPPO Reno15 Series Lands In South Africa With Big Cameras And Bigger Battery Ambitions

OPPO Reno15 Series Brings Flagship-Level Hardware Logic to the Mid-Tier in South Africa

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

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