{
  "id": 19780233,
  "title": "SA plans new centre to address SA’s digital skills and innovation gap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/sa-plans-new-centre-to-address-sas-digital-skills-and-innovation-gap",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:29:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sa-plans-new-centre-to-address-sas-digital-skills-and-innovation-gap/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The South African government is set to launch a new Artificial Intelligence Talent Development and Innovation Centre (AI TDIC) to tackle the nation's digital skills and innovation deficit. Deputy Minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina, speaking at a recent meeting with China's Science and Technology Vice Minister Zhang Guangjun, highlighted the collaborative effort between both nations to bridge the gap. The AI TDIC, in partnership with China, aims to bolster local research capabilities and enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. Gina emphasized the importance of addressing the digital skills gap, stating that the centre will significantly bolster the country's national innovation capabilities. Preparations for the facility are already underway, with a forthcoming phase involving a technical assessment team from China.",
  "summary": "The AI Innovation Centre aims to close the SA's digital skills gap and boosting local research.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}