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New-Energy Vehicle Sales Surge Past 2025 Total, EVs Still Niche
South Africa's new-energy vehicle market has already exceeded last year's full sales figure, though fully electric models remain a small fraction of total registrations.
Open full analysisOPay's Aborted NYSE Listing: What SA Fintechs Can Learn
OPay's withdrawn $304m NYSE IPO over a foreign regulatory inquiry signals heightened scrutiny for African fintechs eyeing global capital markets.
Open full analysisFinnish Supercomputer Access Opens AI Compute Path for SA Researchers
Finland offers South African researchers access to LUMI, Europe's top supercomputer, potentially easing the local AI infrastructure deficit for innovation.
Open full analysisAI Search Visibility Hinges on Human Attention, Not Algorithms Alone
Global expert Karen Nelson-Field argues that winning AI search requires earning real human attention first. South African businesses must rethink discovery strategies.
Open full analysisAfrica Tech Festival Pushes Adaptable AI Governance for Local Markets
Kadi Diallo argues African nations need flexible AI rules matching their readiness levels, warning that rigid frameworks could stall innovation and SME adoption.
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