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The Technology Innovation Agency highlighted breakthrough water solutions at University of Johannesburg's Africa Day celebration. The event brought together innovators solving Africa's water challenges through science and collaboration.
South Africa is changing its telecommunications law to welcome SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet, potentially bringing affordable connectivity to millions in Africa's most industrialized economy. The move signals a continental shift toward closing the digital divide through space-based technology.
A major business leader is calling for unity across Africa, pushing back against rising anti-immigrant sentiment in South Africa. Mcebisi Jonas says blaming foreigners distracts from real solutions to economic challenges.
Google just opened Africa's first applied AI lab in South Africa, betting big that the continent will become a producer of world-class AI innovation. The tech giant is shifting from just expanding internet access to building a complete AI economy across Africa.
Two African nations are turning decades of friendship into a powerful partnership for scientific progress. Zambia and South Africa just committed to a joint technology fund that could transform their mining industries and boost AI research across the region.
A groundbreaking venture festival born from a mountain run conversation is bringing together 100 startups, 50 investors, and top African universities to transform the continent's innovation ecosystem. SWEAT Africa launches next month in South Africa's wine country with one bold mission: prove African founders don't need to leave home to access world-class support.
Acer Africa is now assembling monitors and computers in South Africa, cutting costs and creating jobs while making technology affordable for schools and everyday consumers. The company's local production lets them dodge import fees and offer three-year warranties that imported products can't match.
A new partnership is making it easier and faster for small businesses, fintechs, and retailers across South Africa to offer their customers modern banking services. Paymentology and Bank Zero are combining global payment technology with local expertise to help more South Africans access financial tools built for the digital age.
A cutting-edge satellite is bringing reliable internet and communications to South Africa's most remote and critical operations. The technology promises to keep mines, hospitals, and emergency services connected even when traditional networks fail.
A breakthrough in wireless technology is bringing faster, more reliable 5G coverage to millions across South Africa. The new network reaches three times more people than previous systems while working better indoors and in rural areas.
South Africa is overlooking a solar technology that stores sunlight as heat and generates electricity long after sunset, costing less than nuclear power and batteries. The country's sunny, dry climate makes it perfect for this breakthrough.
After years of planning, South Africa just proved that sharing wireless spectrum can deliver lightning-fast 5G internet to rural communities that traditional networks couldn't reach affordably. Two small towns in KwaZulu-Natal are now getting 200Mbit/s speeds using technology that could connect millions.
Two of South Africa's leading science and technology organizations are teaming up to supercharge innovation across the country. The partnership promises to turn cutting-edge research into real-world solutions that improve everyday lives.
South Africa's national power company is transforming old coal power plants into gravity battery facilities using recycled coal ash. The breakthrough technology could bring long-term clean energy storage to 16 African nations.
A 72-year-old mine in South Africa just produced a critical mineral that could reshape the country's role in global technology supply chains. The achievement marks the first time an African nation has successfully created this material through a research partnership.
Digital creators are being recognized as economic powerhouses at South Africa Innovation Week 2026, where industry leaders will explore how content creation has become a vital sector for jobs and technological growth. The March event in Johannesburg will showcase how African storytellers are building sustainable businesses while reshaping culture.
South Africa just launched the African Digital Transformation Centre in Pretoria, a bold new space designed to turn tech entrepreneurs into success stories. The center offers everything from mentorship to funding connections, positioning the country as Africa's next big innovation powerhouse.
South Africa is investing over $600 million to build a science and technology agenda designed, funded, and led by Africans themselves. The bold move aims to shift how the continent approaches innovation and engages with global partners.
Dairy farmer Pieter Loubser's cows now get milked on schedule every morning, thanks to Africa's first utility-scale battery storage system that's keeping the lights on in Worcester, South Africa. The success is inspiring energy solutions across the continent.
A South African mine and national research lab just created high-purity rare earth products, a first for the continent. The breakthrough puts Africa on the map for critical minerals that power everything from electric cars to medical devices.
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