https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/852.html Rest of Africa news 15 4th Industrial Revolution news - Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/852.html en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:49:50 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/us-tech-brands-dominate-brand-finances-2026-global-500-394188a Brand Finance’s 2026 Global 500 reinforces the scale advantage and global reach of the world’s largest digital ecosystems, with the top four spots unchanged, and US technology brands continuing to dominate the top 10. 1-264983 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gates-foundation-and-openai-50m-push-for-ai-health-in-africa-849693a Bill Gates announced the Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50m partnership to help several African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems and mitigate the impact of international aid cuts. 1-264929 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-digital-evolution-of-safety-across-africas-critical-industries-849093a Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a fundamental shift — and at the heart of this change is the digital evolution of safety. 1-264829 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-african-countries-rank-on-ai-competitiveness-in-2026-738422a Stanford University’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) team has released the 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Tool, ranking 36 countries by their artificial intelligence ecosystems — with South Africa the only African nation to feature in the global index. 1-264382 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/elon-musk-launches-ai-powered-grokipedia-to-rival-wikipedia-848043a Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-powered online encyclopedia designed to compete with Wikipedia and expand the xAI ecosystem. The platform went live on 27 October 2025, reportedly containing over 885,000 articles at launch. 1-262869 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/712/200929.html A recently released report has revealed the broad digital gap between high and low income Commonwealth countries. The report, titled The state of the digital economy in the Commonwealth, shows only 18% of people living in low-income Commonwealth countries have internet access, compared to 85% in high-income countries. 1-200929 Mon, 24 Feb 2020 07:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution Rest of Africa