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NCBA Group has launched PropertyDuka.com, an AI-powered marketplace in Kenya, aiming to simplify property transactions from search to financing. The platform leverages AI to guide…
Kenyan digital banking startup Cloud9 has acquired Chpter, a social commerce platform, specifically to integrate its AI-powered sales tools for WhatsApp and Instagram into…
Lagos-based AI startup Spitch is boldly aiming to control a third of Africa's voice data by 2031, asserting that its deep understanding of local languages, cultural contexts, and…
CcHUB and the Mastercard Foundation have selected 12 Nigerian EdTech startups for their latest fellowship cohort, with several explicitly leveraging AI. The program aims to…
The third Innovate Africa Challenge, a joint effort by FAO and Smart Africa, is pushing to deploy proven AI solutions for climate-smart agriculture across the continent. This…
This article advocates for redirecting concessional capital in African agrivoltaics projects to focus on the agricultural risks, such as crop trials and farmer aggregation, rather…
Tunisian agritech startup RoboCare secured a six-figure investment to scale its AI-powered precision agriculture platform across Africa and the Middle East. The company's…
Konecta has established its first global Generative AI Centre of Excellence in New Cairo, Egypt, as part of a $100 million investment. This move positions Egyptian teams to…
Google has launched an AI-focused accelerator program in South Africa, offering funding, mentorship, and access to advanced AI tools like Gemini to 15 growth-stage, AI-driven…
iHUB and the Mastercard Foundation are backing 12 Kenyan startups focused on AI-powered EdTech for learners with disabilities, refugees, and underserved communities. This…
Ghana is launching a continental AI hackathon in Accra to move Africa beyond theoretical AI strategies to practical, implementable solutions. The event will bring together over…
Vodacom, the University of Johannesburg, and AWS have launched a joint program to build a comprehensive AI talent pipeline in South Africa, integrating students into live Vodacom…
Across Africa, the AI landscape is booming, with Nigeria pushing for inclusive African language models, Egypt attracting significant investment in AI centers and startups, and…
The ATLAS Umoja AI initiative has been launched by African governments and technology partners to accelerate AI development in African languages, aiming to embed local cultures…
Konecta, a major Spanish CX firm, has chosen Cairo, Egypt, for its first global Generative AI Center of Excellence, investing $100 million and creating thousands of jobs. This…
Google has launched an Africa Applied AI Lab in Ghana, inviting entrepreneurs and researchers from across the continent to apply. The program aims to support the development of AI…
Nigerian fintech Nearpays has made history by becoming the first African startup to win the UN AI for Good Innovation Factory grand finale. Their AI-powered SoftPOS platform…
Nigerian fintech startup Mida is integrating AI into its credit infrastructure to enhance borrower data and improve lending decisions, directly addressing the significant…
South Africa is positioned to significantly benefit from the burgeoning AI market, with projections indicating a tripling of its value by 2030 and substantial contributions to GDP…
Nigerian startup Fishcluster has raised $1 million in commitments to deploy AI and underwater robots to enhance commercial fish farming. Their technology provides real-time…
Vodacom, AWS, and the University of Johannesburg have partnered to launch an AI lab focused on training postgraduate students in South Africa through practical, industry-led…
Nigerian internet users, including a large population of freelancers, face significant barriers to accessing global digital services, including essential AI tools, due to frequent…
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a primary driver of venture capital activity in South Africa, fostering a new generation of AI-native startups and accelerating investment…
NVIDIA has partnered with Egyptian ecosystem builders to launch "NVIDIA SIGNALS," an accelerator program for early-stage AI startups in Egypt, providing access to technology,…
