Behind Mauritius and Egypt: Why South Africa Struggles With AI Adoption
South Africa, classified as an upper-middle-income economy, operates within a tech and innovation framework aimed at “catching up” to developed nations. Globally, it ranks 74th on the Network Readiness Index (behind Kenya) and 77th on the AI Readiness Index (trailing Mauritius and Egypt), influencing government strategies and investment flows. However, South African businesses still struggle […]