Articles about Digital Economy

MTN uses AI to connect African youth to jobs

The AI-powered job board links young Africans’ skills, training and career goals to employment opportunities.

Digital overload threatens SA’s digital wellbeing

The Digital Wellness Index shows SA’s digital transformation is delivering substantial benefits, but warns of excessive connectivity and digital overload.

AI investment gap threatens Africa's future growth

Fragmented markets, talent shortages and imported technology are slowing Africa's AI competitiveness, says a BCG report.

Govt pushes for ‘economic justice’ for TikTok creators

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies plans sustained engagement with TikTok to secure better earning opportunities for local content creators.

The third generation of fraud: Trust as a critical infrastructure target

The defining challenge for financial institutions is how to govern AI in a way that strengthens trust without introducing new forms of systemic risk.

EFSA urges govt to accelerate e-commerce policy

The Ecommerce Forum SA prioritises trust, digital skills and finalising the e-commerce policy to support the next phase of online retail growth.

Gig work surges as South Africa’s e-hailing sector scales up

Uber, Bolt and inDrive fuel SA’s multibillion-rand e-mobility economy, creating hundreds of thousands of earning opportunities and contributing to the country’s GDP.

Meta platforms contribute R16.5bn to SA's economy

A Meta-commissioned study estimates the company's platforms contribute R16.5 billion annually to SA's economy and support 910 000 SMEs.

eFama's Pretty Kubyane wins Wired4Women Tech Entrepreneur Award

Launched in 2023, eFama is a marketplace app that connects farmers with buyers, simplifying the agricultural supply chain and improving access to fresh produce.

Netcampus expands AI-ready leadership across SA – powered by Microsoft Elevate

To date, Netcampus has successfully trained about 6 000 government leaders using Microsoft Elevate.

AI literacy becomes make-or-break skill in SA job market

Pnet data shows AI skills are shifting from niche technical expertise, to mainstream workplace capability across industries.

Vodacom calls for collective action to decarbonise Africa’s digital economy

Africa must cut carbon emissions while expanding access to reliable, affordable power that supports development, jobs and digital inclusion.