SA risks losing tech dominance as Morocco positions itself as Africa’s AI powerhouse – The Mail & Guardian

SA risks losing tech dominance as Morocco positions itself as Africa’s AI powerhouse – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa, once considered a continental leader in science, technology and innovation, has found itself at a crossroads in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). Despite its globally recognised research institutions and thriving tech start-up scene in cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the country has yet to implement a coordinated national AI policy or roadmap. A 2023 report by the South African Institute of International Affairs desc…

Cape Town to host Africa’s first creative-tech hub backed by UNDP, Uvu Africa

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa has teamed up with Uvu Accelerate, the entrepreneurial arm of Uvu Africa, to drive ecosystem development for Africa’s first dedicated creative-tech hub. The Timbuktoo Creative Hub will be launched in Cape Town. Read more...