Articles about Google

SA celebrates 15 years on YouTube as platform turns 20

YouTube marks its 20th anniversary, with SA commemorating 15 years since its launch.

CompCom gets extension to finalise digital platforms market inquiry

Minister Parks Tau extends the period for completion of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry and the final report by four months, setting the new deadline for 22 August.

Google opens applications for African AI start-ups accelerator

The three-month initiative supports early-stage start-ups using artificial intelligence to address Africa’s most pressing challenges.

Google accelerates AI, cloud services with upgrades

New products debut at Google Cloud Next 2025, with enhancements across its AI Hypercomputer stack and an upgrade to Gemini.

AI must be democratised, says Vodacom group CIO

The telecoms operator invests in modernising its infrastructure to democratise AI for the benefit of more Africans.

Google ecosystem aims to create 300K jobs in SA by 2030

The internet giant commits to help create 300 000 jobs, through its ecosystem of SMEs, skills development initiatives and channel partners.

Analysis: US tech giants put diplomatic differences aside in SA

Google and Microsoft’s sustained investments in cloud services and AI infrastructure highlight SA’s strategic importance to these tech giants.

Google pumps more investment into Joburg Cloud region

The internet giant invests a “significant amount” in its Johannesburg-based cloud region, to support local enterprises and SMEs.

Google to acquire Wiz in $32bn deal

The company signs an agreement to purchase the global cloud security platform for $32 billion, in an all-cash transaction.

Google opens applications for Hustle Academy 2025

Hustle Academy 2025 aims to empower SMEs in SA, Kenya and Nigeria with artificial intelligence, marketing and business skills.

Official launch of Google’s Africa cloud region brings opportunities in AI, data spaces

Digicloud Africa, Google’s reseller enablement partner in Africa, says customer demand and the Digicloud reseller network have grown strongly since 2022.

Salesforce, Google strengthen ties, bringing Agentforce and Gemini together

Salesforce and Google Cloud deepen their partnership, empowering businesses to develop tailored AI solutions with Agentforce, Gemini and Google Cloud infrastructure.