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South Africa’s New Government Chatbot Was Meant to Fight Fake News. Critics Question Its Effectiveness
A pilot AI tool from the government's communications agency fabricated a grant announcement, called the ruling party corrupt, and drew mockery online for looking unfinished, days before local elections
Bolt Brings Electric Cars to Johannesburg
The ride-hailing company is partnering with a taxi association and the carmaker BYD as it pushes toward 500 electric vehicles in South Africa by year's end.
Amazon Launches “Amazon Prime” Service in South Africa
Two years after a quiet e-commerce entry, Prime's arrival signals Amazon is done testing the waters — and Takealot should be paying attention
South Africa Has Withdrawn Its AI Policy Because It Was Full of Fake Citations
The country's draft AI framework cited sources that don't exist — an embarrassing own goal for the department tasked with leading the nation's digital future
littlefish Raises $9.5M Series A Round Led by Partech to Power Merchant Infrastructure for Banks Across Africa
South African fintech littlefish has secured $9.5 million in Series A funding to scale its “merchant operating system”…
Bolt Becomes First Major Ride-Hailer to Register Under New South Africa Regulations
Johannesburg, South Africa — In a landmark move for the Southern African mobility sector, Bolt has officially become…
South Africa to Launch Digital ID with Mobile Driver’s Licenses in 2026
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will officially launch its digital identity system in 2026,…
SolarAfrica Secures R1.5 Billion to Deliver More Reliable, Affordable Power to South African Businesses
SolarAfrica has secured R1.5 billion in funding to reach financial close on SunCentral 2, a 114 MW utility-scale…
South Africa Lawmakers Seek Halt to Starlink Rule Easing Amid Empowerment Row
The political path for Elon Musk’s Starlink to enter South Africa has hit a major snag after a…
Uber Launches Electric Fleet in South Africa, Eyes 2040 Zero-Emissions Goal
Uber South Africa has rolled out its first batch of electric vehicles in Johannesburg — a key step…