#Africa Technology

8 AI Trends That Will Shape 2027: The Future of Intelligent Systems, Robotics, and Computing

As 2026 draws to a close, artificial intelligence is entering its next phase. Explore eight AI trends that could define 2027, from multi-agent systems and digital labor to physical robotics, edge reasoning, and next-generation computing.

AI/ML · 10 min read

AI Is Getting More Efficient. So Why Does It Need More Computing Power?

AI models are becoming more efficient, but that is not reducing the industry's appetite for computing power. As inference takes a larger share of AI workloads, data centers, accelerators, electricity and cooling infrastructure are becoming central to the next phase of AI.

Tech News · 9 min read

AI Search Is Changing Google, and the Web Built Around It

Search is becoming less about choosing a link and more about getting an answer. Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Perplexity are pushing AI deeper into search, creating new opportunities for users while forcing publishers to rethink how they earn visibility and traffic.

Tech News · 6 min read

GoTyme Is Challenging South Africa’s Instant Payment Fees. Is Banking Ready to Change?

GoTyme Bank is challenging South Africa’s banking status quo by offering free instant payments of up to R5,000. But this isn't just a debate about transaction fees, it's about who pays for financial convenience, how digital banks compete, and whether instant payments should become the default across Africa.