https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/852.html South Africa news 15 4th Industrial Revolution news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/852.html en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 05:57:29 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-simply-adding-ai-tools-is-failing-to-deliver-productivity-845453a Despite massive global investment in artificial intelligence (AI), fewer than 40% of businesses see significant productivity returns. 1-268259 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-ai-and-tech-talent-can-sustain-sa-small-businesses-067665a For years, digitalisation was largely the domain of large organisations. 1-268267 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-the-office-sector-rebound-is-shaping-intelligent-workspaces-390978a South Africa’s office sector is showing renewed signs of recovery in 2026, with vacancies declining and rental growth strengthening across key markets. 1-268203 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-soweto-tech-hub-a-leap-toward-closing-sas-4ir-gap-067005a The opening of the iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Centre at Igugu Primary School in Soweto, Gauteng, marks a decisive step toward closing South Africa’s digital divide, ensuring that learners in township schools are no longer left behind in the rapidly evolving world of technology. 1-268117 Thu, 14 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/balwin-properties-warns-of-inflation-risks-as-mooikloof-infrastructure-costs-climb-289587a Rising infrastructure costs at the Mooikloof Smart City development pushed Balwin Properties’ developments under construction to R6.9bn in the year ended 28 February 2026, as the group also warned that fuel-price inflation and the possibility of higher interest rates could place further pressure on consumers and the residential property market. 1-268060 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cg-waste-data-digitises-africas-construction-waste-lifecycle-with-ai-623931a CG Waste Data has launched Africa’s first unified smart waste infrastructure platform, aimed at transforming the construction industry through AI-driven waste management and circular economy solutions. 1-268051 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smart-city-ambitions-expose-critical-infrastructure-to-rising-cyber-threats-847623a Countries worldwide are accelerating investment in smart, green cities designed to drive economic growth, attract investment and showcase sustainability innovation. From Masdar City to Freiburg and Songdo, these digitally connected urban environments are reshaping how cities operate and consume resources. 1-267909 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-entrylevel-office-jobs-face-massive-ai-risk-old-mutual-warns-847033a New strategic research by Hywel George, director of investments at Old Mutual Investments, examines the long‑term implications of rapid advances in AI and robotics for economies around the world, with important relevance for South Africa. 1-267889 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-ai-policy-cited-fake-research-created-by-ai-what-lessons-need-to-belearned-069275a South Africa’s first attempt to establish a binding artificial intelligence (AI) policy framework came to an abrupt halt just 16 days after it was officially gazetted. 1-267857 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/navigating-the-jagged-frontier-lessons-in-verification-from-the-frontlines-of-ai-and-law-847903a On Sunday evening, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies withdrew South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy. The reason is extraordinary and worth dwelling on. 1-267739 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa