# Science, Technology and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande says technology has far-reaching impacts, from the internet and smartphones to electric vehicles and artificial intelligence. Speaking at GovTech 2025 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Nzimande noted innovations like Wi-Fi and GPS stemmed from astronomy, stressing the importance of digital sovereignty and collaboration. While praising AI’s potential to solve global challenges, he called for South Africa to prioritise digital skills, sovereignty, and innovation:
Nzimande stresses importance of digital sovereignty and collaboration [SOUND]
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