https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/706.html South Africa news 15 Technology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/706.html en-us Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:09:25 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/communications-and-digital-technologies-minister-to-deliver-social-media-summit-keynote-064085a The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, will deliver the keynote address for the 2026 Social Media Summit for Government on 30 June 2026, which is observed annually as World Social Media Day. 1-269147 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ukiyo-launches-gssp-for-youth-student-support-funding-and-job-opportunities-on-one-app-408429a South African edutech and youth development organisation, Ukiyo has officially launched the Global Student Support Platform (GSSP), a mobile application designed to centralise education, funding, career opportunities, and student support services into a single digital ecosystem. 1-269145 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/singularity-summit-south-africa-2026-deepens-the-conversation-on-quantum-computing-ai-and-human-potential-953904a As quantum computing edges closer to practical reality and artificial intelligence continues to accelerate, Singularity South Africa has announced another wave of influential speakers for the 2026 Summit, taking place in collaboration with Old Mutual and metaverse partner UBU, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October 2026. 1-269124 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/capturing-sas-ai-moment-the-human-advantage-starts-where-the-algorithm-ends-289077a When South Africa’s government suddenly withdrew its newly gazetted national AI policy framework, the document itself was flagged with fictitious sources. Ironically, these sources were likely hallucinated by the very technology the policy sought to govern. This was a very uncomfortable AI moment for us, but also a teaching one. 1-268980 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fnb-uj-partner-to-deliver-free-accredited-app-development-skills-programme-067875a Through a strategic partnership with the University of Johannesburg’s Business School, FNB's App Academy 2026 will enable student access to a university-backed, accredited learning experience that combines practical app development, entrepreneurship thinking, innovation leadership and future-focused digital skills development. 1-268957 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mtn-supporting-the-ecosystem-not-just-the-programme-734892a South Africa’s soaring youth unemployment rates of more than 60% and low literacy levels are indicative of structural breakdowns across education, skills, connectivity, labour market, access and governance. 1-268732 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wonga-takes-the-highest-accolade-of-the-night-at-the-2026-africa-tech-week-awards-289727a Wonga was honoured with the Africa Tech: Technology Company of the Year award at the 2026 Africa Tech Week Awards for its exemplary use of technology. Wonga has successfully modernised the lending process, significantly improving customer outcomes and demonstrating responsible, scalable growth. The company is recognised for its consistently brilliant approach, presenting the loan process in an easy, efficient, and user-friendly manner, a stark contrast to the traditionally tedious procedures of the past. This innovation has been a driving force, compelling South African banks to elevate their service and offerings, ultimately leading to a net positive result for consumers. Wonga's impressive operational metrics and financial strength underscore its leadership in the sector. 1-268510 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/device-choice-is-shaping-how-students-think-create-and-learn-067795a For years, conversations about technology in education have centred on access and getting devices into the hands of students and teachers. But access alone is no longer enough. A growing question is what kind of device experience learners are being given, and how that shapes the way they think, create and engage with the world. 1-268377 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-partnerships-that-turn-digital-access-into-meaningful-inclusion-289767a South Africa’s digital divide continues to threaten economic development. But this divide is not just about connectivity - it is about whether access translates into meaningful opportunities for young people: learning, employment, and participation in an economy that is already digital by default. 1-268500 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-digital-future-took-centre-stage-at-sentech-africa-tech-week-2026-845753a Topco Media has successfully concluded the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2026, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 12–13 May 2026. 1-268459 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Technology South Africa