https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/743.html South Africa news 15 Development news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/743.html en-us Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:05:25 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/isuzu-invests-r2m-in-ai-coding-and-robotics-lab-for-650-learners-286057a Isuzu Motors South Africa (Imsaf) has invested close to R2m in an artificial intelligence (AI), coding and robotics laboratory at Khulile Primary School in Motherwell, Gqeberha, providing 650 learners from Grade R to Grade 7 with access to digital learning technologies. 1-269990 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-linked-ai-coding-startup-raises-r16m-in-pre-seed-funding-953374a A South African-founded AI coding platform has secured more than R16m ($1m) in pre-seed funding from European and UK venture capital investors as it approaches 100,000 users less than three months after launch. 1-269644 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/google-play-launches-r16m-fund-for-african-game-developers-397738a Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing $1m (about R16m) in equity-free funding to help independent game developers grow their studios and reach international audiences. 1-269613 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/good-architecture-not-good-vibes-lessons-from-the-latest-drupal-security-advisory-408309a The rise of vibe coding has all the hallmarks of a technology gold rush. With AI tools now capable of generating websites and applications from a simple prompt, businesses are being sold a seductive vision of faster delivery, lower costs and less reliance on specialist developers. Beneath that hype, though, a real security problem is forming. 1-269465 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hunting-for-unicorns-the-real-reason-it-recruitment-is-stalled-408359a As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, the demand for technology talent is growing. A report from SAP has found that, across the continent, this sector’s contribution is expected to increase from 5.2% of GDP in 2025 to 8.5% by 2030, while, in South Africa, it is already estimated to contribute between 15% and 20% of GDP. 1-269425 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development 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 Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bridging-the-gap-south-africas-informal-sector-needs-unified-digital-tools-514650a There is a story South Africa has been telling itself about the digital divide, and it is only half true. The dominant narrative frames the problem as one of connectivity: lay the fibre, lower data prices, extend mobile coverage, and the informal economy will follow. It is a tidy story, and not entirely wrong. 1-267716 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-we-need-to-teach-girls-to-create-tech-not-just-use-it-403839a Each year, on International Girls in ICT Day, girls are invited into computer labs, onto stages, and into conversations about innovation and the future. 1-267675 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/top-20-schools-proceeding-in-samsung-solve-for-tomorrow-competition-2026-736662a Samsung, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE), has announced the top 20 schools that will be advancing to the next round of the 2026 Stem-based Solve For Tomorrow (SFT) competition. 1-267472 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inside-the-google-dhet-deal-upskilling-initiatives-and-10000-scholarships-847103a A new partnership between government and the private sector is set to equip thousands of South African students with critical digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills aimed at improving their chances of securing future employment. 1-267039 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development South Africa