Author: Chris Anu
The rapid reconfiguration of the economy is already under way as AI takes root. Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption could boost Africa’s gross domestic product by an additional 4.9 percentage points by 2035, as the African economy is reshaped by the emerging technology.This is according to PwC’s recently released report: Value in Motion. It is based on data-driven scenario analysis, which reveals that globally, AI has the potential to boost economic output by up to 15 percentage points over the next decade.The global growth dividend from AI varies according to the region and depends on more than technical success – it…
YouTube, the world’s largest video sharing platform, celebrated its 20th birthday last month. YouTube was not the world’s first streaming video platform, but its 2005 launch took the streaming paradigm, along with the idea of user-created content, into the mainstream. Its was a technological leap forward that went on to change broadcasting forever. The first video ever uploaded to YouTube was by one of its co-founders Jawed Karim in 2005. Since then, more than two billion videos have been uploaded to the platform from users across the world. Karim’s video now has more than 357 million views. TechCentral took a…
Cyber security firm Check Point Software Technologies says cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence. Check Point Software Technologies has launched its inaugural AI Security Report, exposing the rise of AI-powered cyber crime and defences. According to the cyber security firm, the report offers an in-depth exploration of how cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI), alongside strategic insights for defenders to stay ahead. In a statement, Check Point said as AI reshapes industries, it has also erased the lines between truth and deception in the digital world. Cyber criminals now wield generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to obliterate trust…
The US justice department has asked a federal judge to force Google to sell key parts of its advertising technology and share real-time data with competitors to address a ruling that the technology giant illegally monopolises much of the market for placing ads around the web. The DoJ made the request in a US court on Friday during a trial involving Google’s advertising operations. The government is also in trial against the company in a separate case in Washington focused on Google’s dominance in search. US district judge Leonie Brinkema set a 22 September date to hear proposals to address…
Minister Siviwe Gwarube talks about the role of technology in SA’s basic education system and her very ambitious vision, particularly for schools in rural villages and the way in which they are set up.Instead of a teacher or principal connecting to the internet via a dongle or hot-spotting with a mobile phone, South African schools must become hubs of ubiquitous connectivity, serving educational needs as well as surrounding communities.However, achieving this is no small feat, as issues of infrastructure, unreliable electricity and vandalism persist, undermining some of the efforts.This is according to basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube, in an interview…
Take-Two Interactive on Friday pushed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) to 26 May 2026, extending the wait for one of the most hotly anticipated titles in videogaming history and sending its shares tumbling 9% in pre-market trading. The title, developed by Rockstar Games, was previously slated for a 2025 launch. The franchise is the crown jewel in Take-Two’s portfolio, accounting for a significant share of revenue and player engagement, and expectations for the upcoming title have been baked into Wall Street forecasts for months. The game is expected to be an instant hit with billions of…
Doug Woolley, outgoing MD of Dell Technologies SA. Doug Woolley has resigned as Dell Technologies South Africa GM, as he prepares to explore greener pastures. The seasoned IT executive revealed in a LinkedIn status update that after a decade at Dell Technologies, the time has come for him to step away from what has “truly been a second family”.“Resigning from Dell has been one of the most difficult decisions of my career. Three years ago, my family and I made the decision to relocate to the Cape for personal reasons. Since then, I’ve been commuting weekly to Johannesburg, and although…
Cederberg is located in Conradie Park, a visionary, R4-billion, 22-hectare precinct in Pinelands Cape Town’s southern suburbs will soon welcome a fresh new face in urban living. Set within the vibrant Conradie Park in Pinelands – one of the city’s most strategically located precincts – Cederberg is a stylish new development offering studio, one and two-bedroom apartments. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, savvy investor, young professional or growing family, Cederberg makes modern, secure and convenient living more attainable than ever. Cederberg at a glance: Safe, green, walkable lifestyle precinct Direct access to the CBD, UCT, airport and major highways High…
MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita. MTN Group and major subsidiary MTN South Africa spent R33.4 billion on black-owned small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in 2024.This resulted in the company maintaining level one broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) contributor status during the year.This is according to MTN’s annual B-BBEE compliance report, which it says was compiled by an independent verification agency.B-BBEE is a legislative framework in South Africa aimed at addressing the inequalities of Apartheid by promoting the economic participation of black South Africans in the economy.According to the telecommunications company, it successfully diversified its value and supply…
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Image: GCIS Finance minister Enoch Godongwana will return to parliament on 21 May to present his third attempt this year at getting a budget passed. The minister announced the new budget date at a briefing on Wednesday in Pretoria. Godongwana is revising his spending plans after a dispute within the governing coalition over a proposed tax increase forced him to backtrack. That left national treasury with a R75-billion shortfall to plug over the next three years. Some political parties including the EFF have called for Godongwana’s resignation — a call he’s rejected The impasse over Godongwana’s…