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 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:09:27 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/treasury-and-sa-reserve-bank-draft-cross-border-crypto-rules-301208a South Africa took a step on Monday, 3 August, toward bringing cryptocurrency into its financial rulebook, releasing draft guidelines that for the first time spell out when moving crypto across borders becomes a regulated and reportable event. 1-270453 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-digital-tools-to-ai-the-next-evolution-of-property-management-301968a Artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation to become a practical driver of performance in South Africa’s listed property sector. While digital technologies are already embedded across the property value chain, the next phase lies in using AI to turn data, systems and insights into faster decisions, improved efficiencies and stronger stakeholder experiences. 1-270293 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-uj-and-aws-join-forces-for-industry-ready-ai-graduates-634361a In an effort to bridge the divide between higher education and real-world requirements, Vodacom, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Amazon Web Services on Friday, 24 July, announced they have formed a strategic alliance focused on developing highly skilled, employment-ready specialists in artificial intelligence and data science. 1-270311 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-could-lift-sub-saharan-africa-economy-4-if-power-internet-improve-imf-says-078395a Artificial intelligence could boost sub-Saharan Africa's economy by about 4% over the next decade with better electricity supply, internet access and digital skills, an International Monetary Fund paper showed on Tuesday, but without such reforms the growth dividend could be negligible. 1-270077 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-china-deepen-ai-and-science-partnership-at-global-summit-523830a Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening scientific and technological cooperation with China during a high-level bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (Waic) in Shanghai. 1-270046 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iidentifii-names-co-founder-ceo-as-ai-driven-identity-fraud-rises-967214a South African identity verification company iiDENTIFii has appointed co-founder Marco Wagener as chief executive officer as the business positions itself for further expansion amid growing concerns over AI-driven identity fraud. 1-270034 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/regent-launches-digital-banking-qualification-for-south-africa-evolving-financial-sector-842643a South Africa's banking sector is accelerating its digital transformation, increasing demand for professionals with expertise in digital platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. 1-269969 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/funding-constraints-slowing-ai-adoption-among-manufacturing-smes-519710a South Africa's manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and other Industry 4.0 technologies, but access to finance remains a significant barrier to modernising production, according to fintech lender Lula. 1-269866 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-blockchain-opportunity-is-bigger-than-the-funding-suggests-842053a Despite accounting for a record share of global blockchain deal activity, Africa continues to attract a disproportionately small share of global venture capital funding. 1-269859 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-grc-financial-crime-awards-yellow-card-earns-seven-nominations-397518a Stablecoin infrastructure provider Yellow Card has received seven nominations across five categories at the Morgans Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) Financial Crime Awards 2026 (Africa Edition), recognising its commitment to governance, compliance and financial-crime prevention. 1-269843 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa