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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human cognitive functions by computer systems, enabling machines to learn, reason, perceive and make decisions. Core techniques include machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision and neural networks, which allow systems to improve performance through exposure to data. AI applications span healthcare diagnostics, autonomous vehicles, financial modelling, customer service chatbots, supply-chain optimisation and predictive maintenance. The technology has matured rapidly since the 2010s, driven by advances in computing power, algorithmic innovation and the availability of large datasets. Adoption is accelerating across sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, mining, logistics and public administration. In Africa, AI is being deployed to address challenges in healthcare delivery, financial inclusion, agricultural productivity and infrastructure planning. Concerns around job displacement, algorithmic bias, data privacy and the concentration of AI capabilities in a few global corporations have prompted calls for ethical frameworks and inclusive governance. Governments and development agencies are investing in AI research, skills development and regulatory sandboxes to harness the technology's potential while managing risks. The economic significance of AI lies in its capacity to automate complex tasks, unlock insights from data and enable new business models. Its trajectory and societal impact remain subjects of intense policy debate and commercial competition.

Artificial Intelligence News


AEW 2026 to Position Transmission at the Center of Africa’s Data Center Buildout
17th June 2026

The rapid expansion of AI and cloud computing is driving substantial capital deployment into Africa’s digital infrastructure. This positions high capacity hyperscale campuses as a core asset class. 


Unlocking Trusted ‘Know Your Client’ (KYC) with Sovereign Digital Identity Management
Unlocking Trusted ‘Know Your Client’ (KYC) with Sovereign Digital Identity Management
15th June 2026

Digital identity offers a solution to a range of challenges - from curbing fraud and theft, to enhancing customer service. However, there have been concerns in some quarters about the potential for... 


SAHRC weighs human rights costs of South Africa’s data centre expansion
12th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is undertaking a high-level stakeholder engagement to determine the human rights implications of the rapid expansion of data centres and digital... 


AICPA and CIMA Launch Rise2040
AICPA and CIMA Launch Rise2040
11th June 2026

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA and CIMA) today launched Rise2040: Shaping the Future of Finance and Accounting, a global, profession-led initiative... 


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Vale's AI-powered plant in Minas Gerais boosts productivity by 25%
11th June 2026 By: Reuters

Brazilian miner Vale inaugurated its first high-tech processing plant using AI after modernizing a facility in Minas Gerais State, the company said on Wednesday, achieving a 25% productivity gain... 


Schneider Electric Introduces New Uniflair XCA Chiller Line, Designed to Enhance Energy Performance and Operational Stability in High-Density AI Data Centers
Schneider Electric Introduces New Uniflair XCA Chiller Line, Designed to Enhance Energy Performance and Operational Stability in High-Density AI Data Centers
9th June 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today announced the launch of Uniflair XCA, a new series of air-cooled and free-cooling chillers designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands... 


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United States' $800m coal support raises pollution concern
5th June 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to support US coal power plants and to ship the carbon-intensive fuel to Asia, with most of the funding... 


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Virtue of necessity
5th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Following an embarrassing false start, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has set a deadline of early next year for the finalisation of a new draft of the national AI policy.... 


Smart-water systems emerge as gateway to smarter urban infrastructure
5th June 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As true smart cities remain elusive, smart water solution systems can help establish a foundation and culture for smart-technology adoption. While the idea of smart cities gained popularity in the... 


Botswana Minerals chairperson John Teeling
AI spots Botswana copper targets
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim- and Botswana Shttps://preditor.creamermedia.co.za/article.view.php?a_id=721951&ct_id=1&op=edit#tock Exchange-listed copper and diamond exploration company Botswana Minerals has announced that... 


Coal mine in the US
Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump is planning to use Cold War-era national defence powers to send nearly $700-million to support coal facilities, according to a White House official. Trump could announce... 


 	Wood Mackenzie Head of Copper Research, Charles Cooper
Copper Demand in an Electrifying and Digitising World
4th June 2026

Investment in electricity grids is set to become the single most important driver of copper demand over the coming decades, underpinning growth from renewable energy, electric vehicles and... 


Lawson natural hydrogen project site in Saskatchewan
Canadian natural hydrogen developer inks MoU to integrate energy, cooling for AI data centres
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian energy and resource exploration company Max Power Mining has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an advanced AI infrastructure and distributed energy systems company called... 


Jonathan McKey, Sales and Marketing Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE South
Africa.
DriverAR and AI provide smarter maintenance in tough mining conditions
2nd June 2026

In African mining, where high costs, harsh environments and tight margins are prevalent, maintenance can make or break profitability. SEW‑EURODRIVE’s DriveRadar® is at the heart of a shift from... 


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AVEVA supports mining, metals companies to meet increasing demand
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mining and metals companies are working to maximise production and ensure they produce high-quality products with the lowest possible environmental impact and at competitive prices, and industrial... 


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AI integration enhances HVAC systems
29th May 2026

AI is becoming increasingly important in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for the business-to-business sector, particularly for improving energy efficiency, operational... 


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Opportunities, threats that new global era brings must be dealt with smartly
29th May 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The new foreign affairs era that is already upon us comes with threats but also opportunities. South Africans are duty bound to seize the opportunities and to stave off the threats. An immediate... 


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Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability
29th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 


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Big and small pictures
29th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Much has been written in recent weeks about the geopolitical factors now driving the energy transition. Particular attention has been given to how the attack on Iran by the US and Israel, which... 


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Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability
29th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 


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