Leadership and AI shaping the future New speakers announced as Singularity South Africa Summit highlights purpose-led leadership in the AI era leadership in the AI era Johannesburg, 28 July 2025: The upcoming Singularity South Africa Summit 2025 will spotlight leadership and artificial intelligence as powerful forces shaping Africa’s future. Taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre […]
South Africa is experiencing a surge in AI-driven job opportunities in 2025, cementing its position as a leading technology hub in Africa. Fueled by significant investments, such as Microsoft’s $300 million commitment to AI and cloud infrastructure, and supportive policies like the National AI Policy Framework, the country is witnessing unprecedented demand for AI professionals. […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and societies, governments worldwide are racing to establish regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with ethical and societal considerations. In 2025, several key AI policies, including the European Union’s AI Act and the African Union’s Continental AI Strategy, are set to influence global AI governance. South Africa, as […]
In March 2025, Microsoft announced a significant investment of approximately $300 million (ZAR 5.4 billion) to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in South Africa by 2027. This move builds on the company’s prior $1.1 billion investment in establishing enterprise-grade data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town, positioning South Africa as a burgeoning […]
🗓 12–15 November 2025 | 📍 Tsogo Sun Montecasino, Johannesburg🔗 More info: https://aisummitsa.co.za/ The AI Summit South Africa returns this November, bringing together decision-makers, academics, industry leaders, and government representatives for a strategic four-day deep dive into the future of artificial intelligence in Africa. This summit is multi-disciplinary, tackling AI through the lenses of: Expect keynote addresses, technical workshops, […]
🗓 22–23 October 2025 | 📍 Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg🔗 More info: singularityusouthafricasummit.org The Singularity South Africa Summit returns this October, bringing world-renowned thought leaders and futurists to Sandton for two immersive days of insight, innovation, and inspiration. With a focus on exponential technologies—from AI and robotics to biotech and digital finance—the summit is designed to challenge traditional thinking […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future, and South Africans can join this revolution with free online courses. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, these five courses offer valuable insights into AI, from basics to practical applications, without costing a cent. Here’s a curated list with links to get you started. 1. AI for […]
🗓 1–5 December 2025 | 📍 University of the Western Cape, Cape Town🔗 More info: 2025.sacair.org.za The Southern African Conference for Artificial Intelligence Research (SACAIR) is back this December, hosted by the University of the Western Cape. This is South Africa’s premier academic AI event—designed for researchers, postgraduate students, and academics exploring the frontiers of artificial intelligence. The […]
🗓 29–31 October 2025 | 📍 Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg🔗 More info: aiexpoafrica.com Back for its 7th edition, AI Expo Africa remains the largest business-focused AI, RPA & smart tech event on the continent. With a reputation for connecting enterprise, startups, government, and academia, this is where African AI gets down to business. This year’s edition will feature: Why it matters:If […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping African startups in 2025, driving innovation across sectors like fintech, agritech, and retail. This article explores AI’s impact, highlights South African examples, and ties into the upcoming AI Summit SA. AI’s Impact Across Africa Fintech in Nigeria In Nigeria, AI powers fintech growth, with startups like E-doc Online using real-time […]
