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techfinancials. co. za > 06/12/2026 > ai-regulation-in-africa-why-copying-the-european-model-wont-work

AI Regulation In Africa: Why Copying The European Model Won't Work

4+ hour, 3+ min ago  (601+ words) Mauritius set out its national AI strategy in 2018, the first by an African country. Since then over a dozen African states have adopted national AI policies of some sort or another. As a national policy plan, an AI strategy typically…...

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techfinancials. co. za > 06/10/2026 > south-africas-ai-transformation-will-be-powered-by-ecosystems-not-individual-companies

South Africa's AI Transformation Will Be Powered by Ecosystems, Not Individual Companies

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (313+ words) As businesses across South Africa look to grow revenue, improve productivity, and unlock the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, one message emerged with clarity from Agentforce World Tour Johannesburg: no organisation transforms alone. Across industries, South African organisations are moving…...

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techfinancials. co. za > 06/09/2026 > eskom-launches-eskom-green-a-dedicated-renewable-energy-business

Eskom Launches Eskom Green, A Dedicated Renewable Energy Business

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (591+ words) Eskom today launched Eskom Green, a dedicated renewable energy business designed to accelerate the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects and support larger power user customers in achieving their decarbonisation and energy transition objectives. Eskom Green has been designed in…...

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techfinancials. co. za > 06/08/2026 > internet-access-is-unequal-in-south-africas-economic-powerhouse-survey-shows-race-and-income-mark-the-digital-divide

Internet Access Is Unequal In South Africa's Economic Powerhouse: Survey Shows Race And Income Mark The Digital Divide

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (843+ words) Digital technologies create great opportunities, but the transformation they offer isn't equally within reach of everyone. Access is determined by a vast digital divide. The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals and households who have access to the…...

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techfinancials. co. za > 06/08/2026 > why-fixing-south-africas-youth-unemployment-crisis-starts-in-the-workshop

Why Fixing South Africa's Youth Unemployment Crisis Starts In The Workshop

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (578+ words) How do we address youth unemployment while ensuring the automotive sector has the skills needed to keep South Africa's automotive industry moving? The question is becoming increasingly urgent. According to Statistics South Africa's Q1 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey, unemployment among young…...

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techfinancials. co. za > 06/05/2026 > low-carbon-energy-is-now-critical-infrastructure-for-africas-digital-future

Low-Carbon Energy Is Now Critical Infrastructure For Africa's Digital Future

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (569+ words) Tech Financials Get the latest technology news from Tech Financials News about Fin Tech, Tech, Business, Telecoms and Connected Life. Low-Carbon Energy Is Now Critical Infrastructure For Africa's Digital Future Coverage expansion across the continent has given rise to the…...

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techfinancials. co. za > 06/05/2026 > youth-led-green-enterprises-are-transforming-south-africas-plastic-waste-crisis

Youth-Led Green Enterprises Are Transforming South Africa's Plastic Waste Crisis

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (215+ words) As the global community prepares to mark World Environment Day on 5 June under the theme of Climate Action, Mr Price Foundation is demonstrating how South Africa's bright minds can contribute to environmental sustainability, and economic growth. While South African youth…...

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techfinancials. co. za > 06/04/2026 > mcdonalds-south-africa-brings-fifa-world-cup-2026-excitement-home

Mc Donald's South Africa Brings FIFA World Cup 2026 Excitement Home

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (327+ words) As football fever sweeps across the globe, Mc Donald's South Africa is bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026" closer to home with a nationwide campaign designed to unite fans through great food, exclusive collectibles, family experiences and unforgettable…...

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techfinancials. co. za > 06/04/2026 > tax-data-can-be-mined-to-shape-better-policies-south-africa-uganda-and-zambia-show-how

Tax Data Can Be Mined To Shape Better Policies. South Africa, Uganda And Zambia Show How

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (628+ words) Bilateral aid to Africa fell by nearly a quarter in 2025, the largest annual decline in the history of official development assistance. Meanwhile, sovereign debt interest payments now consume on average 27% of government revenues across the continent, up from 19% in 2019. The…...

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techfinancials. co. za > 06/03/2026 > lottery-olympics-scammers-must-pay-back-the-money

Lottery Olympics Scammers Must Pay Back The Money

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (609+ words) The Special Tribunal has ordered that the South African Sports Confederation and Olympics Committee (SASCOC), those behind "hijacked NPO" Mshandukani Foundation, and other entities linked to former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) officials repay almost R25-million "siphoned" from the NLC. The…...