Technology

South African companies face mounting cyber threats alongside a critical skills shortage and evolving regulations, while the EU's sanctions against Chinese and Iranian firms signal escalating geopolitical tensions in digital security.

MTN Group's five-year plan to connect up to 30 million African homes to broadband signals a continental shift in connectivity ambitions, even as the telecoms giant navigates geopolitical constraints in Iran and tower operators record steady infrastructure gains.

Trustpilot's annual profit quadrupled on a 1,490% surge in AI-driven click-throughs, while Nvidia chief Jensen Huang projects revenue exceeding $1 trillion through 2027, marking a decisive shift in how artificial intelligence redistributes value across the technology sector.

Two major fintech moves signal deeper integration of financial services into everyday digital platforms across West Africa, targeting gig workers and payment users.

South Africa's PropelMapper builds tools for 1.7 million agricultural advisors worldwide, while software executives dismiss claims that AI will kill the SaaS model.

Entrepreneur Iyin Aboyeji says founders need to accept failure as the default outcome, while AI firm Anthropic recruits weapons specialists to prevent system misuse.

Halcyon raises Series A funding for AI-powered energy intelligence platform while new programs aim to shift African youth from AI consumers to creators.

Chorus Intelligence secures $20 million for global expansion while IHS restructures tenant obligations into cash commitments ahead of MTN takeover, signalling divergent approaches to growth and risk management in the technology sector.

Former OpenAI and Google engineers have introduced a generative AI platform in South Africa targeting aspiring developers, as Nebius secures a $27 billion computing capacity deal with Meta — developments that underscore Africa's emerging role in the global AI ecosystem.

Sidebrief, Diligence Africa and Impact Hub have launched Signal, a quarterly event series connecting founders, investors and regulators across Africa's fragmented startup landscape.

Safaricom is hiding customer phone numbers in M-PESA transaction alerts to combat scammers who pose as agents, while Nigeria's central bank warns users never to share banking credentials.

Execution is free now. That part is settled. But AI did not democratise creativity. It exposed who never had any. When execution becomes free, the only thing left is whether you have something worth building — and the eye sharp enough to know when you are there.

Mexico is considering Australia-style social media restrictions for children, joining a growing wave of nations imposing age limits on platforms amid mounting child safety concerns.

While Elon Musk unveils a new Tesla-xAI collaboration aimed at replicating software company functions, African courts and schools grapple with AI's limitations in legal proceedings and creative education.

Two startups secure major funding rounds for AI networking and cross-border commerce infrastructure, while venture capital firms report strong portfolio performance across the continent.