AI

SA chicken chain Hungry Lion harnesses AI to reduce errors

SA chicken empire Hungry Lion has brought on Stellenbosch-based AI startup Predictive Insights to reduce errors in demand forecasts and staff scheduling. Predictive Insights…

Intelligent automation offers a major opportunity to SMEs [Opinion]

In the past, most business experts believed that there were simply too many situations, variables, and possibilities for companies to manage to effectively be…

Artificial Intelligence has POPIA implications

Rapid evolution in artificial intelligence (AI) applications, as well as improvements in computing power and the increasing availability of data, have led to significant…

Artificial Intelligence has POPIA implications

Rapid evolution in artificial intelligence (AI) applications, as well as improvements in computing power and the increasing availability of data, have led to significant…

Microtraction invests in Nigerian edtech startup Gradely

Lagos-based early-stage investor Microtraction has invested in Nigerian edtech startup Gradely. Microtraction made the announcement in a blog post on Medium last week. The startup…

CB Insights lists SA startup Dataprophet on AI 100 ranking

US investment analytics platform CB Insights today named Cape Town based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Cape Town-based machine learning startup DataProphet, as part of…

No easy task deciding whether your AI innovation can be patented or not [Opinion]

There’s been a lot of hoo-ha recently about whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can be listed as an inventor on a patent application….

SA’s Xineoh in $500k funding round, as it eyes opening second Canada office

SA tech company Xineoh has closed a $500 000 equity funding round and is now exploring opening a second office in Canada — in…

SA AI startup Cortex Logic secures investment, eyes global expansion

Cape Town based artificial intelligence (AI) and machine intelligence startup Cortex Logic has set its eyes on international expansion after it announced on Monday…

WFP opens applications for Global Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger

In a statement, the WFP Innovation Accelerator said it is mainly looking for proposals that “could transform” the lives of smallholder farmers and small-scale livestock producers, reach a step change in food systems or increase the effectiveness of emergency response.

AI-driven blockchain conference set to take place next month in Cape Town [Updated]

Pronoia claims the Blockchain & Investment Roadshow taking place on 14 and 15 February in Cape Town will be Africa’s first AI-driven blockchain conference

Digital technology will forever change public-private partnerships [Sponsored]

The term technology is a wide and far reaching one — it refers to a plethora of things. These can include manufacturing, processes, and…

Why more entrepreneurs are investing in understanding AI

Whether you’re wary of the disruption that Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings or you’re embracing it, there’s no avoiding the impact it’s expected to have…

Top five skills in 2018 that entrepreneurs are investing in

In a rapidly changing business landscape defined by both economic development and technological disruption, it has become crucial for entrepreneurs to continue to upskill…

Canadian AI firm acquires Nigerian chatbot directory service QuickHelp

Canadian social enterprise firm 1001 Squared Artificial Intelligence has acquired a Nigerian AI-enabled chatbot and SMS-based directory service QuickHelp for an undisclosed amount. QuickHelp was founded in 2015 by…

AI Expo Africa 2018 aims to showcase opportunities in artificial intelligence

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the hottest trends among startups, the world around. This September Cape Town will host one of…

A primer on the South African artificial intelligence ecosystem

Artificial intelligence — intelligent computer systems capable of learning from data — was one of the main trends in tech innovation this year. The…

Sagarmatha Technologies launches $1m AI challenge for African startups

One lucky African startup with a cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) solution stands the chance to win an investment of $1-million from Cape Town based technology platform Sagarmatha…

Startups must think twice about pivoting for corporates – MMI Holdings manager

Startups that pitch to corporates should be wary about pivoting their business just to accommodate a corporate, if they risk losing focus on their initial values, cautions…

How AI is enabling accountants to move from record keepers to strategic advisors

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been two major buzzwords of late. Progress in this field of technology will undoubtedly alter the world…

Time to reimagine education system to tackle SA’s Industry 4.0 challenges

Unemployment in SA is at a 14-year high with youth unemployment (15-34 years) reaching 38.6% in the first quarter of this year. Most concerning…

6 artificial intelligence startups in Africa to look out for [Digital All Stars]

Digital All Stars is a series of articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on…

Computicket launches ‘Box Office’ self-service platform

How Fitbit’s new Sleep Profile feature works

Thor: Love and Thunder tickets now on sale in SA: How to get yours

Here’s why savvy tech companies will keep working remotely

Omame to grow TLcom deal flow generation into pre-seed

Africa’s first global blockchain bank hits 100k users

South Africa is about get its first Mini LED TVs from TCL

Macbook Pro M2 gets price for South Africa

The new HUAWEI P50 is now available for pre-order in South Africa

Review: Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD6 4X4 Legend RS

Review: Isuzu MU-X 3.0 Ddi 4×4 Onyx

Ford EcoSport Active is not mellow yellow

AI

SA chicken chain Hungry Lion harnesses AI to reduce errors

Intelligent automation offers a major opportunity to SMEs [Opinion]

Artificial Intelligence has POPIA implications

Artificial Intelligence has POPIA implications

Microtraction invests in Nigerian edtech startup Gradely

CB Insights lists SA startup Dataprophet on AI 100 ranking

No easy task deciding whether your AI innovation can be patented or not [Opinion]

SA’s Xineoh in $500k funding round, as it eyes opening second Canada office

SA AI startup Cortex Logic secures investment, eyes global expansion

WFP opens applications for Global Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger

AI-driven blockchain conference set to take place next month in Cape Town [Updated]

Digital technology will forever change public-private partnerships [Sponsored]

Why more entrepreneurs are investing in understanding AI

Top five skills in 2018 that entrepreneurs are investing in

Canadian AI firm acquires Nigerian chatbot directory service QuickHelp

AI Expo Africa 2018 aims to showcase opportunities in artificial intelligence

A primer on the South African artificial intelligence ecosystem

Sagarmatha Technologies launches $1m AI challenge for African startups

Startups must think twice about pivoting for corporates – MMI Holdings manager

Time to reimagine education system to tackle SA’s Industry 4.0 challenges

6 artificial intelligence startups in Africa to look out for [Digital All Stars]

We use cookies

Welcome to Ventureburn