South Africa doesn't need another 4IR debate, it needs builders

Reflecting on the journey of Khoi Tech, Seati Moloi argues that South Africa must move beyond debates about the Fourth Industrial Revolution and focus on building a robust technological future. With a proven track record in AI innovation, he urges immediate action to secure a competitive edge.

I still remember the first time someone asked me whether South Africa was “ready” for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

I remember it because I didn’t have a confident answer.

I had a company, a vision, and a stubborn belief that African innovators could build technology the world needed. What I didn’t yet have was proof. Six years later, I do.

This month, Khoi Tech graduated from an intensive six-month AI Readiness Accelerator, delivered by Disraptor and funded by Telkom FutureMakers and the UK - South Africa Tech Hub, with the support of the British High Commission.