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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


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On-The-Air (31/07/2026)
31st July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer discusses Valterra Platinum’s strategic partnerships supporting long-term PGM demand growth; calls for South Africa to urgently modernise mining and how AI is being used when it... 


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Chillers designed to improve data centre energy performance
31st July 2026

A new series of air-cooled and free-cooling chillers has been launched by global energy technology provider Schneider Electric, aimed at meeting the rapidly evolving demands of AI-driven,... 


Valterra Platinum, modernisation and AI in mining make headlines
Valterra Platinum, modernisation and AI in mining make headlines
31st July 2026

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Valterra Platinum’s strategic industry partnerships, which are actively supporting long-term PGM demand growth; calls for South Africa to urgently... 


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Miners face new cyber threats as operations become increasingly digital
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The mining industry’s increasing adoption of digital infrastructure and operational technology systems to support autonomous vehicles, drilling systems and remotely controlled equipment is giving... 


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Miners face new cyber threats as operations become increasingly digital
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The mining industry’s increasing adoption of digital infrastructure and operational technology systems to support autonomous vehicles, drilling systems and remotely controlled equipment is giving... 


Workplace technology emerges as key driver of employee satisfaction, study finds
31st July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Altron Digital Business (ADB) has published a first-of-its-kind benchmark study determining how employees experience technology across financial services industry institutions in South Africa. The... 


Telkom unveils R100m AI institute to build digital skills and broaden economic inclusion
31st July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telkom has pledged R100-million to establish a new platform to equip South Africans with AI and digital skills, foster local innovation and accelerate inclusive participation in the digital... 


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Digital tools strengthen mine water management
31st July 2026

Better connected operational data can help mining companies to improve water management across the mine life-cycle by enabling faster, more informed decision-making, says data, AI and advanced... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad.
Anglo highlights ability to provide capital efficient copper growth in tightening market
30th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The capital intensity of mining has risen well ahead of inflation and mining project development timelines are continuing to extend, Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad pointed out on July 30 when he... 


Predictive maintenance - the critical enabler for AI data centre liquid cooling systems
Predictive maintenance - the critical enabler for AI data centre liquid cooling systems
30th July 2026

By: Steven Santini - Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric In high‑density AI data centres, a single cooling failure can trigger thermal runaway within seconds. As GPU clusters... 


Huawei sub-Saharan Africa VP of enterprise sales department Michael Zhuang
Huawei and partners chart a smarter, AI-native future for SA's public sector
30th July 2026

At the Digital AI+ Government Summit in Johannesburg, government, healthcare and industry leaders explored how trusted, locally anchored AI can power the next phase of South Africa's public service... 


Huawei Chief Technology Officer for South Africa Sam Tang
Huawei launches 12 solutions across rail, road, ports and aviation
30th July 2026

New rail, road, port and aviation technologies aim to support safer, more connected and efficient transport across South Africa. Information and communications technology (ICT) provider Huawei... 


Cisco Appoints Ossama Eldeeb as Managing Director for Africa
29th July 2026

Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, today announced the appointment of Ossama Eldeeb as Managing Director for Africa, effective immediately. In this role, Ossama will lead... 


Resources Watch
Resources Watch
29th July 2026

This week: Optimum back from the dead with historic dragline returned to production; AI’s efficiencies keeping even lower quality operations going longer and, Industry leaders, researchers, govt... 


Koreshini Pillay, product manager at Lula
How manufacturing SMEs are funding Industry 4.0 on their own terms
28th July 2026

South Africa’s manufacturing sector contributes close to 11% of the country’s GDP[1] and was one of only three industries to add jobs in the first quarter of 2026[2], yet output has contracted for... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
South African iron-ore quality among strongest of seaborne market, Kumba reports
28th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The quality of iron-ore from the Northern Cape is continuing to differentiate South Africa in the global iron-ore market. During the first half of this year, the average realised export price of... 


Manufacturing Indaba 2027 Opens for Bookings as Africa's Premier Manufacturing Event Announces Its Return
Manufacturing Indaba 2027 Opens for Bookings as Africa's Premier Manufacturing Event Announces Its Return
28th July 2026

The organisers of the Manufacturing Indaba are pleased to announce that bookings are now officially open for the 14th Manufacturing Indaba Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 13 - 14 July... 


Closing South Africa's digital gender gap
28th July 2026

South Africa's digital transformation journey has accelerated rapidly in recent years. From cloud adoption and artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation to digital public services and hybrid... 


Retro Rabbit / SmarTek21 launches SA-based UX and design hub
Retro Rabbit / SmarTek21 launches SA-based UX and design hub
27th July 2026

Retro Rabbit / SmarTek21, a leading African design and engineering software consultancy, has launched a comprehensive Design Hub with expert, integrated services to support clients globally. The... 


AI agents: augmenting, not replacing, human expertise in ICT professional services
AI agents: augmenting, not replacing, human expertise in ICT professional services
27th July 2026

AI and Agentic AI are proving transformative in many use cases, but they aren’t a replacement for human expertise in the ICT professional services space. This is according to Paul Field,... 


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