Artificial intelligence and machine learning
South Africa’s artificial intelligence market has crossed USD 800 million, with aggressive growth forecasts out to 2033. Adoption is real, particularly in finance and the public sector, but execution remains uneven, constrained by skills shortages, infrastructure limits, and unresolved questions around scale.
Absa, Microsoft and Women in Tech have extended the ElevateHer AI programme into nine African countries. The announcement emphasises reach. It leaves unanswered questions about completion, employer uptake, and what happens once training ends.
SAP is positioning Joule for Consultants as an AI assistant trained on its internal guidance to help implementation teams move faster on complex projects. The company says it reduces research time and improves decisions, but offers limited independent data to support those claims.