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Google, ALX hackathon creates ‘launchpad for talent’

The annual Google South Africa Hardware Hackathon showcased data centre operations talent on the continent.

SA publishers seek R163m from R10m digital fund

The Digital News Transformation Fund receives 164 applications requesting nearly R163 million, with only R10.7 million available for this first round.

Infrastructure gaps expose SA firms to cyber attacks

Weak infrastructure leaves South African businesses vulnerable to cyber hacks, warns BDO’s latest Techtonic States Report.

Google debuts AI glossary for local languages

The tech giant taps local partners to develop a glossary that defines key AI concepts in isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans.

Google offers free GenAI tools to African varsity students

A12-month Google AI Pro Plan has been introduced for students in SA and other parts of the continent to help build foundational AI skills.

Google doubles down on connectivity efforts for Africa

The search engine giant plans a new subsea cable connectivity hub in SA, as part of new investments on the African continent.

Check Point pens $300m AI security deal

The cyber security firm will acquire Lakera, an AI-native security platform for agentic AI applications.

YouTube celebrates ad innovation

The YouTube Works Awards South Africa 2025 recognised the country's most innovative and effective advertising campaigns.

Microsoft and Rolls-Royce are eating SA's AI nuclear cake

Nuclear models are quickly becoming more efficient and demand is rising fast, so every projection for future electricity demand is an arrow shooting straight up.

SA among first in Africa to get Google’s AI Mode search

The search engine giant is rolling out its latest instalment of AI-powered search in SA, as well as Kenya and Nigeria.

R114m Digital News Transformation Fund opens applications

The DNT Fund, a partnership between Google and the Association of Independent Publishers, will open its application window on 25 August.

Google invites SA cohort to join accelerator initiative

Applications open for SA tech start-ups and founders to enter the 2025 Google for Start-ups Accelerator programme.