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Kandua's launch of Jess in South Africa marks a significant step in leveraging AI for local service industries, aiming to enhance trust and efficiency in the nation's home…
Pick n Pay asap! has launched 'Penny', South Africa's first fully integrated AI-powered grocery shopping companion. This initiative demonstrates a significant deployment of AI…
Google and Novastar have launched an AI lab specifically designed to support African startups, signaling a significant investment in the continent's burgeoning artificial…
Google is establishing South Africa as its central hub for building Africa's AI future, signaling a significant investment in local talent and tailored solutions for the…
MEST has opened applications for its second AI Startup Programme, designed to support and scale early-stage AI companies across Africa. This initiative provides vital resources…
Google is making substantial investments in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and startup support across Africa. This initiative aims to accelerate the continent's…
Khoi Tech, a South African startup from Soweto, has successfully pivoted from consumer electronics to developing AI-powered health and workplace wellness solutions, showcasing…
Knowlix AI is significantly expanding its presence in Africa by launching its business platform across 29 markets. This move aims to provide AI-powered solutions to a wide range…
Google's Class 10 AI accelerator is spotlighting African startups that are leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle real-world problems. These ventures are poised to redefine…
Nigerian payment giant Paystack has launched an AI-powered checkout system, Paystack Index, enabling consumers to complete transactions using AI agents. This innovation targets…
A Kenyan AI startup, WayaWaya, has been embroiled in a years-long public dispute, vehemently denying claims by another African tech company, Ajua, that it was acquired. This…
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is now accepting applications for its tenth cohort, offering African tech startups, including those leveraging AI, access to mentorship and…
African startups are actively developing artificial intelligence solutions specifically for the continent, ranging from consumer apps to critical infrastructure. This localized…
A prominent South African self-made businesswoman, Dr. Anna Mokgokong, is launching an investment fund dedicated to artificial intelligence. This move highlights a local…
African AI startups are strategically positioned to learn from the expensive mistakes made by Western tech companies, enabling them to develop more responsible and sustainable AI…
Nairobi's International Financial Centre (NIFC) is deepening its partnership with ChainBLX to construct an "Africa's AI Innovation Pipeline." This initiative aims to position…
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced its 10th cohort, featuring 15 promising tech startups from across the continent. This program is designed to support the…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Microsoft are joining forces to help African startups adopt artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to equip…
Google recently celebrated the graduation of fifteen promising startups from its Accelerator Africa program in Nairobi, representing eight different African nations. A significant…
M-KOPA, a Nairobi-headquartered asset financing company, has evolved its business model beyond selling smartphones on credit. While initially gaining traction by enabling millions…
Google's latest startup accelerator cohort features numerous African companies leveraging AI, highlighting the continent's growing innovation in artificial intelligence. This…
Global tech giant Samsung Electronics has announced a major initiative to equip its employees worldwide with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. This strategic move…
