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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human cognitive functions by computer systems, enabling machines to learn, reason, perceive and make decisions. Core techniques include machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision and neural networks, which allow systems to improve performance through exposure to data. AI applications span healthcare diagnostics, autonomous vehicles, financial modelling, customer service chatbots, supply-chain optimisation and predictive maintenance. The technology has matured rapidly since the 2010s, driven by advances in computing power, algorithmic innovation and the availability of large datasets. Adoption is accelerating across sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, mining, logistics and public administration. In Africa, AI is being deployed to address challenges in healthcare delivery, financial inclusion, agricultural productivity and infrastructure planning. Concerns around job displacement, algorithmic bias, data privacy and the concentration of AI capabilities in a few global corporations have prompted calls for ethical frameworks and inclusive governance. Governments and development agencies are investing in AI research, skills development and regulatory sandboxes to harness the technology's potential while managing risks. The economic significance of AI lies in its capacity to automate complex tasks, unlock insights from data and enable new business models. Its trajectory and societal impact remain subjects of intense policy debate and commercial competition.

Artificial Intelligence Updates


Technology services leader, Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio of customer services
Technology services leader, Smart Hands Africa adds Supermicro to growing portfolio of customer services
5th June 2026

Smart Hands Africa today announced its appointment as an authorised Services Partner for Supermicro, a global leader in high-performance server, storage, AI and data centre infrastructure... 


Coal in rail wagons
United States' $800m coal support raises pollution concern
5th June 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to support US coal power plants and to ship the carbon-intensive fuel to Asia, with most of the funding... 


Photo of Terence Creamer
Virtue of necessity
5th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Following an embarrassing false start, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has set a deadline of early next year for the finalisation of a new draft of the national AI policy.... 


Smart-water systems emerge as gateway to smarter urban infrastructure
5th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As true smart cities remain elusive, smart water solution systems can help establish a foundation and culture for smart-technology adoption. While the idea of smart cities gained popularity in the... 


Botswana Minerals chairperson John Teeling
AI spots Botswana copper targets
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim- and Botswana Shttps://preditor.creamermedia.co.za/article.view.php?a_id=721951&ct_id=1&op=edit#tock Exchange-listed copper and diamond exploration company Botswana Minerals has announced that... 


Vertiv Introduces First Converged Physical Infrastructure Digital Twin for NVIDIA Omniverse DSX
Vertiv Introduces First Converged Physical Infrastructure Digital Twin for NVIDIA Omniverse DSX
4th June 2026

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced progress on a production-grade digital twin capability for Vertiv™ SmartRun integrated in the NVIDIA... 


AI is about to change executive assessment forever
AI is about to change executive assessment forever
4th June 2026

By: Sarah Arnot - Partner at Heidrick & Struggles South African boards and HR teams share a problem that is widely recognised and rarely resolved: the leaders who perform best in interviews are not... 


Coal mine in the US
Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump is planning to use Cold War-era national defence powers to send nearly $700-million to support coal facilities, according to a White House official. Trump could announce... 


 	Wood Mackenzie Head of Copper Research, Charles Cooper
Copper Demand in an Electrifying and Digitising World
4th June 2026

Investment in electricity grids is set to become the single most important driver of copper demand over the coming decades, underpinning growth from renewable energy, electric vehicles and... 


Shedding light on dark data; a critical step before AI can deliver value
Shedding light on dark data; a critical step before AI can deliver value
3rd June 2026

By: Shakeel Jhazbhay - General Manager: Digital Business Solutions at Datacentrix With artificial intelligence moving rapidly from experimentation to strategic priority, today’s businesses are... 


BCG reports most employees use AI tools
3rd June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

In a survey of 11 749 workers across 14 markets and a range of industries, 72% of respondents, including white-collar frontline and managerial employees, said AI has already considerably changed... 


 Recent South African Infrastructure Attacks Reflect Growing DDoS Threat, Says NETSCOUT
Recent South African Infrastructure Attacks Reflect Growing DDoS Threat, Says NETSCOUT
3rd June 2026

Recent distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting South African internet infrastructure providers, web hosting companies and connectivity services reflect a broader escalation in both... 


An image of TIA chairperson Loyiso Tyira
TIA 2.0 aims to spearhead innovation
2nd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), is entering a new stage for the agency, TIA 2.0, to position the agency at the... 


ASSAf calls for stronger evidence, transparency, oversight after AI policy draft withdrawal
2nd June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The recent withdrawal of South Africa’s draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy presents an important opportunity to strengthen the country’s approach to AI governance through greater... 


Lawson natural hydrogen project site in Saskatchewan
Canadian natural hydrogen developer inks MoU to integrate energy, cooling for AI data centres
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian energy and resource exploration company Max Power Mining has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an advanced AI infrastructure and distributed energy systems company called... 


Jonathan McKey, Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE South
Africa.
DriverAR and AI provide smarter maintenance in tough mining conditions
2nd June 2026

In African mining, where high costs, harsh environments and tight margins are prevalent, maintenance can make or break profitability. SEW‑EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar® is at the heart of a shift from... 


CIPS Conference 2026 to spotlight Africa's supply chain future as countdown begins
2nd June 2026

With just over 60 days to go, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa, part of the world's leading professional body and globally recognised gold standard for... 


An image of AVEVA World Milan 2026
AVEVA supports mining, metals companies to meet increasing demand
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and metals companies are working to maximise production and ensure they produce high-quality products with the lowest possible environmental impact and at competitive prices, and industrial... 


Spinnaker Support South Africa MD Teko Mojaki
Spinnaker Support seeks to meet growing local demand for third-party enterprise system support
29th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Core enterprise systems have become economic infrastructure across various sectors, including financial services, telecommunications, retail and manufacturing, with enterprise resource planning,... 


An office space with ventilation ducts
AI integration enhances HVAC systems
29th May 2026

AI is becoming increasingly important in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for the business-to-business sector, particularly for improving energy efficiency, operational... 


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