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African cities, exemplified by Tshwane's mayor, are advocating for greater local involvement and benefit from the rapid growth of AI infrastructure like data centers. Through…
Zimbabwe's Nhimbe Trust has secured UNESCO backing for a Southern Africa-wide project, "Fearless Frontiers," to champion AI ethics and artistic freedom. The initiative will…
Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, held in Johannesburg, will convene industry leaders and government officials to strategize on the critical infrastructure needed for the country…
Cassava Technologies has established Johannesburg as Africa's first Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location, significantly enhancing the continent's cloud…
South African AI firm Cue has raised $5 million to expand its AI-powered customer service agents. This significant investment will enable the company to grow its operations within…
South Africa stands to benefit from a boom in AI data center investment, but faces significant challenges related to its unreliable electricity supply and severe water scarcity.…
Deepfake technology was used to create fraudulent advertisements featuring Elon Musk and South African billionaire Johann Rupert, luring South African investors into a $61 million…
Powered by People, a company deeply rooted in Africa, has secured funding to develop AI-driven tools that help African artisans and independent brands access global markets. This…
A South African startup, My AI Lawyer, has launched an AI-powered platform tailored to South African law, aiming to provide affordable and accessible legal advice. This initiative…
AWS is deploying AI and cloud technology to expand the NBA Math Hoops educational program to 10,000 students in five African countries. This initiative will use Amazon Bedrock for…
South African workforce management platform Jem has secured R136 million in funding to integrate AI into its WhatsApp-based platform. This investment will enable Jem to develop an…
South Africa is set to deploy 600 AI-powered handheld biometric scanners to its immigration officials, enabling real-time verification of individuals' legal status by capturing…
Kenya and South Africa have committed to enhancing their digital cooperation, with artificial intelligence identified as a key area for joint development. This collaboration…
Google has relaunched its South Africa AI accelerator, providing R1 million in non-dilutive funding and extensive AI resources to 15 startups. The program explicitly prioritizes…
New US executive orders on quantum technology pose both an urgent cybersecurity challenge and a long-term developmental risk for African nations. African institutions must rapidly…
South Africa's digital divide, marked by low computer ownership and literacy, is preventing millions of its citizens from engaging with the country's growing AI economy, despite…
South African-founded fintech Omnisient has been recognized by CNBC for its AI-powered, privacy-preserving data collaboration platform. The technology has significantly boosted…
An Indonesian gambling syndicate has infiltrated government websites in 16 African countries, embedding illegal online casino pages to exploit the domains' high search engine…
An African entrepreneur's experience with connectivity issues in South Africa led to the development of a 'small AI' solution for detecting counterfeit medication. This highlights…
MTN South Africa has scaled up an AI-driven energy management system, EnergyTurbo, across the Western Cape after a successful Cape Town trial. This system, developed with ZTE,…
South Africa is deploying an AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, integrating machine learning and biometrics to enhance border security and combat fraud in…
African technology policy specialists are cautioning that inconsistent AI chatbot responses on politically sensitive topics risk eroding public trust and complicating Africa's…
Despite South Africa's strong performance in global AI diffusion rankings, a profound digital divide is preventing millions of its citizens from participating in the emerging…
Huawei has launched a joint industry solution with four major South African IT partners, intending to use South Africa as a pilot market for expanding its AI-driven partner…
