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South Africa's recently drafted national AI policy is reportedly failing to capitalize on the nation's inherent strengths in the AI sector. Critics argue that the policy's current…
Nigeria's President has ordered an investigation into tech giants like Google, Meta, and X, specifically targeting their use of Nigerian news content for training generative AI…
Nigeria's consumer protection watchdog is investigating major tech and AI firms operating in the country, prompted by local media organizations' allegations of unauthorized use of…
HyperDev, a South African generative AI software development platform, has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to expand its engineering team and accelerate product…
Africa has secured a stronger voice in global AI governance through increased representation in key international bodies and initiatives, reflecting its growing role in shaping…
A report from Cape Town-based Specno highlights that South African businesses, and those across the broader African continent, are facing a critical shift where AI has collapsed…
A recent summit in Johannesburg, hosted by the University of Johannesburg and pan-African advisory Decode, brought together government officials and experts to discuss AI's…
Cape Town-based Insight Terra leverages AI to transform raw environmental data into actionable risk intelligence for critical infrastructure across Africa. The company's solutions…
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…
