Latest newsUBU (formerly Africarare), Africa's leading platform for AI-powered immersive experiences, recently partnered with the University of South Africa (Unisa) to deliver two groundbreaking metaverse events, with over 800 people in attendance, showcasing the transformative power of virtual environments in education and digital skills development. 16 Apr 2025 Read more As 2025 dawns, Africarare is proud to announce a transformative evolution. Africa’s first metaverse is now Ubu, a name inspired by the ubuntu ethos of community and interconnectedness. This rebrand marks a bold new chapter in the potential for Web3 to connect Africa with the global digital economy through cutting-edge innovation. 29 Jan 2025 Read more Over 1,300 delegates attended the Singularity Summit in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 and 22 October 2024. 7 Nov 2024 Read more Over 1,300 delegates attended the Singularity South Africa Summit in collaboration with Old Mutual. 31 Oct 2024 Read more Final plans revealed for Singularity Summit in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 and 22 October 2024. 3 Oct 2024 Read more Excitement is building for the highly-anticipated Singularity South Africa summit that returns in physical form on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, in collaboration with Old Mutual. 5 Sep 2024 Read more As the global population continues to grow, feeding the planet is becoming an increasingly daunting challenge. By 2050, the world’s population is expected to reach nearly 10 billion, placing unprecedented strain on our food systems. Our current methods of food production are not only unsustainable but also inhumane, particularly in the treatment of animals. For example, industrial farming practices contribute to 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and billions of animals suffer in factory farms each year. Clearly, our food system needs a radical transformation. 30 Aug 2024 Read more In the lead up to the much-anticipated Singularity South Africa summit that will take place on Monday, 21, and Tuesday, 22 October 2024, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, in collaboration with Old Mutual, 10 new speakers have been announced, covering various topics from decentralised identity, disruptive innovation, longevity mindset, scaling AI in the workplace, AI in the classroom, web3, metaverse, crypto tech and the future of ESG and sustainability. 2 Aug 2024 Read more Following the recent groundbreaking announcement by the South African Department of Basic Education that coding and robotics will be incorporated as school subjects for grades R – 9 from next year, Singularity South Africa is weighing in on the conversation regarding the accelerating evolution of education on the continent, with new speakers added to address this topic specifically at it upcoming summit. Both adult and youth education will have a dedicated focus at the summit that will take place on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, in collaboration with Old Mutual. Over 1,500 delegates are expected to attend. 5 Jul 2024 Read more Having just celebrated Youth Day, it is a pertinent moment to reflect on where the country’s younger population is at, and how we can best support them to reach their full potential. According to Stats SA, the country currently has approximately 20.4 million people in the 15-34 age category, which represents a whopping chunk of the population at 63.3%. 18 Jun 2024 Read more SingularityU South Africa Summit to take place in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 and 22 October 2024. 23 May 2024 Read more SingularityU South Africa and Old Mutual have announced a collaboration, which will see the popular future-focused SingularityU South Africa Summit, return to Johannesburg this year. In its quest to future-proof Africa, the SingularityU South Africa Summit will take place on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, with a focus to forge the future of Africa, through community, collaboration and exponential technologies. 18 Apr 2024 Read more In an extraordinary blend of art, philanthropy, and digital innovation, the iconic art piece, 'Blue eyes sapphirus falco columbarius' has been sold for a staggering R8.2m at Art Basel in Switzerland. The artwork, a collaboration between globally acclaimed South African-born Conor McCreedy and renowned jewelry designer Suzanne Syz, is making waves not just for its unique design but for its significant philanthropic impact and its pioneering use of NFT technology. 30 Jun 2023 Read more The annual physical Abundance360 event (A360), took place in Los Angeles earlier this year and was attended by hundreds of people. The prestigious event, hosted by world-renowned futurist Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, is where visionary thinkers congregate to learn how to harness the latest technologies, create wealth and solve the world's greatest challenges. Now, for the first time, African thinkers will also have the opportunity to access these teachings. 19 Apr 2023 Read more Blessing Ngobeni, the world-renowned, multi-award-winning South African visual artist, has entered the metaverse with a ground-breaking collection that combines physical art pieces with non-fungible token (NFT) digital versions. This collection comprises eight art pieces that are available as pairs, with each set including a physical piece and a digital NFT. 4 Apr 2023 Read more In a historic move, Africarare, Africa's first metaverse, has joined forces with non-profit organisation Innovation Africa to help deliver clean drinking water to people across the continent. The partnership seeks to empower rural communities by providing access to clean water and light, using Israeli solar, water and agricultural technologies, and in doing so, change lives through this innovative approach. 8 Mar 2023 Read more True to its promise to lead in digital, go beyond banking, discover new marketing platforms and leverage new technology to better serve its customers, Nedbank recently announced its entry to Web3, having procured land in Africarare, Africa's first metaverse. Now the leading financial institution is inviting fans to enjoy all that the virtual world has to offer with the inaugural Nedbank Golf Challenge set to take place in Ubuntuland. 9 Nov 2022 Read more One of the largest PFP Gaming franchise to set up home in Africarare 24 Oct 2022 Read more Media giant Primedia Pty Ltd has made another forward-thinking leap. The powerhouse organisation that owns Primedia Outdoor, Primedia Broadcasting and award-winning news brand Eyewitness News, has now secured virtual real estate in Africarare, Africa's first metaverse. 11 Oct 2022 Read more Africarare puts virtual land up for grabs. 23 May 2022 Read more
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