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In his presentation at the recent Nedbank IMC Africa’s Advantage: Leapfrogging with AI and Cultural Capital he looks at how South Africa is an enabler of technology, a potential for job creation, and impacting the economy across the wider African continent.
He says South Africa has a diverse and young population base as well as the most engaged population when it comes to mobile phones. this is a young and hungry group who want to contribute ot the digital economy.
"We believe South Africa is really well-positioned to be an amplifier to take it to the next level through a combination of AI and culture.
About Danette Breitenbach
Danette Breitenbach is a marketing & media editor at Bizcommunity.com. Previously she freelanced in the marketing and media sector, including for Bizcommunity. She was editor and publisher of AdVantage, the publication that served the marketing, media and advertising industry in southern Africa. She has worked extensively in print media, mainly B2B. She has a Masters in Financial Journalism from Wits.