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Cape Town-based Verascient has raised $1.2 million to develop enterprise memory infrastructure for AI agents, specifically targeting sectors like financial services and logistics…
Nigerian workers demonstrate exceptional AI literacy, ranking 6th globally, but their employers lag significantly in enterprise AI adoption. This paradox creates a unique…
Verascient, a South African AI infrastructure company, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to develop an 'operating system' for AI-native businesses. The company is…
My AI Lawyer is expanding access to its AI-powered legal advice in South Africa by allowing Cell C subscribers to pay for services directly from their mobile airtime. This…
A consortium of South African companies is deploying a major AI cloud platform with over 400 Nvidia GPUs, aiming to provide local access to high-performance computing for AI…
MTN Group and Tarek Al Ashram are investing billions to build 150MW of AI data centers across Africa, starting with Nigeria and South Africa. This initiative aims to significantly…
A South African consortium has launched Africa's most powerful AI Cloud, aiming to establish sovereign AI capabilities and address the continent's growing demand for high-capacity…
Lagos-based Intron has unveiled Sahara v2.5, a voice AI system specifically designed to handle code-switching in African languages, a common linguistic pattern across the…
My AI Lawyer, a new platform specifically trained on South African law, has launched to provide affordable and accessible legal advice via AI. This initiative aims to democratize…
MTN Group has identified South Africa and Nigeria as the initial markets for its AI-enabled data centre expansion, partnering with an undisclosed UAE-backed investment platform.…
South Africa has been identified as Africa's leader in AI outsourcing readiness, securing the 8th position globally in a new index. This ranking highlights the nation's advanced…
Africa is undergoing rapid AI adoption and digital transformation, prompting a critical focus on digital sovereignty and local ownership of AI platforms and data. The continent is…
Singapore-based AI and digital transformation firm, Cogniviti Labs, has launched operations in South Africa, bringing its AI-powered finance and procurement solutions to local…
TikTok is launching an AI literacy hub in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, aiming to equip users with the knowledge to understand and identify AI-generated content. This…
The IMF predicts that with strategic investment and policy, AI could boost Africa's GDP by up to 4% over the next decade, significantly more than the 0.2% expected under current…
South Africa's mining industry is actively integrating AI to address operational challenges and enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability. A collaborative study by PwC and…
MTN has launched an AI-powered Job Board within its Skills Academy, directly connecting young Africans to employment opportunities by matching skills with vacancies and…
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…
