1 min readBy Rejoice Malisa-van der Walt
HOLDING ITS OWN: Of agents and agency — A local AI policy must work to serve us
By Rejoice Malisa-van der WaltSouth Africa
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As AI systems become more autonomous, the continent faces a defining choice: remain dependent on foreign technology or build its own digital sovereignty.
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- Length
- 23 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 11, 2026
- Byline
- Rejoice Malisa-van der Walt
- Source
- Daily Maverick