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This strategic partnership sees African digital marketing firm 365 Digital become the authorized Google Ads representative across Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritius, Seychelles, and…
Cue, a customer service platform with its roots in Johannesburg, has secured $5 million to further develop its autonomous AI agents. This investment will bolster its presence and…
Cape Town-based AI company Cue has raised $5 million to expand its autonomous customer service agents across the UK and its home market of South Africa. This investment, co-led by…
African stock exchanges are actively working to attract tech companies, including those leveraging AI, to list on local bourses. This push aims to connect African innovation with…
African nations, particularly Nigeria and Kenya, are increasingly deploying advanced technologies, including AI-powered cameras and automated alert systems, to combat a severe…
South African organizations face escalating cybersecurity risks as AI advances, with local research revealing significant gaps in cloud, data, and identity security. The country…
AI is rapidly integrating into music production in Kampala, Uganda, offering artists unprecedented speed and efficiency but also sparking critical debates about artistic…
Cassava Technologies' Africa Data Centres in Johannesburg has secured Africa's first Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro designation, significantly boosting the continent's digital…
A Johannesburg library recently hosted an event addressing the ethical integration of artificial intelligence into South African libraries and educational services. This…
Artificial intelligence is set to transform Africa's critical mineral sector, enabling the continent to better explore its vast, underexplored reserves and move beyond its…
TikTok has launched an AI literacy hub specifically for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, partnering with local organizations to deliver tailored educational content on…
South African startup Cue has secured US$5 million to advance its AI-powered customer service platform, demonstrating significant investment in African AI innovation. The…
TFY, a UK-based AI-powered workforce management platform, is strategically expanding its operations across Africa, already active in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana. The…
South African startup Howzit AI has launched a conversational AI platform tailored for local languages and affordability, supporting all 11 official South African languages. The…
Kenya and France are advancing an initiative to establish AI clusters across six African countries, including Kenya, Benin, Ghana, Morocco, Egypt, and South Africa. This program…
At a University of Johannesburg conference, UN Under-Secretary-General Tshilidzi Marwala and UJ Vice-Chancellor Letlhokwa George Mpedi urged African nations to develop their own…
In South Africa, new Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Directive 11 requires robust, auditable compliance programs, challenging the efficacy of AI-powered Know Your Customer…
Woolworths, a prominent South African retailer, is introducing "My Woolies Chef," an AI-powered meal assistant specifically designed to cater to South African households. This…
At a recent summit in Johannesburg, experts urged Africa to develop its own AI models, trained on local data and in indigenous languages, to ensure the continent's cultural and…
South African telecommunications operator Telkom SA is investing R100 million ($6.1 million) to establish an AI Skills Institute, aiming to develop artificial intelligence and…
Google is significantly expanding its presence in Africa with new investments, including the establishment of Africa's first Applied AI Lab in Accra, Ghana, to support local…
South African universities are increasingly deactivating AI detection software due to its inherent inaccuracies and, critically, its documented bias against non-native English…
South African Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has cautioned that AI systems trained on foreign data risk perpetuating racial bias and undermining the nation's constitutional…
Nigeria has emerged as the top-ranked African nation in the 2026 Global Index on Responsible AI, moving up 42 places globally to 38th. This achievement highlights Nigeria's…
