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 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:12:08 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-ai-talent-shortage-exposes-flawed-hiring-models-286447a While much of the AI-and-jobs debate centres on which roles artificial intelligence will replace, the reality is different: AI is not coming for your team; it is coming for outdated hiring strategies that focus on simply filling a role. 1-269830 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/massive-payment-change-sarbs-qr-could-simplify-checkout-nationwide-620801a South Africa's digital payments landscape is set for a significant overhaul as the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) rolls out a new national QR payment standard designed to make digital transactions simpler, more interoperable and more accessible for consumers and businesses alike. 1-269801 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-banks-face-a-new-ai-warning-on-trust-and-consent-064115a Artificial intelligence is set to redefine digital banking, shifting the focus from simply providing access to delivering intelligent, personalised financial services. As AI becomes more embedded in customer interactions, banks will increasingly be judged on how well they understand individual needs, use data responsibly and support better financial decision-making. 1-269727 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/telkom-commits-r100m-to-launch-new-ai-institute-in-sa-953064a Telkom has committed close to R100m to establish the Telkom AI Institute, a new initiative aimed at equipping South Africans with artificial intelligence and digital skills. 1-269754 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mtn-ceo-appointed-to-un-ai-commission-286307a MTN Group president and chief executive Ralph Mupita has been appointed as a founding commissioner of the AI for Good Global Commission, a United Nations initiative aimed at expanding digital access, promoting trustworthy AI and driving economic growth through the responsible use of artificial intelligence. 1-269740 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa