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HP and UpSkill Universe are launching a major AI skills program targeting 55,000 SMEs in Nigeria and South Africa. This initiative aims to translate AI awareness into practical…
Tanzania is set to receive a $170 million concessional loan from South Korea to build a national AI and digital technology institute, marking the largest AI capacity investment…
Morocco has partnered with the UNDP to launch a Women's Leadership Academy for the Digital Era, aiming to equip women with digital and AI leadership skills. This initiative is…
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…
MTN has launched an AI-powered Job Board on its Skills Academy to help African youth find employment and acquire relevant digital skills. The platform uses AI to match learners…
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…
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to provide AI and digital skills training to 180…
The East African Community and Germany have launched the second AI4EAC Challenge, aiming to engage 20,000 East Africans in developing AI solutions for regional problems. A new…
Kenya's Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, is urging the nation to embrace the AI revolution by investing in talent and infrastructure, while preparing for…
Kenya is deepening its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to significantly boost digital skills and artificial intelligence capabilities across the nation. This…
MTN has rolled out an AI-powered job board across 11 African markets, integrating it with its Skills Academy to directly connect young Africans with employment. This platform uses…
Nigeria boasts one of the world's most AI-literate workforces, ranking sixth globally for talent, but its businesses are significantly slower in adopting AI, creating the widest…
African edtech platform Codar has secured $1.5 million to expand its AI and digital skills training programs across the continent. This investment directly addresses Africa's tech…
Google and Akuna Group have launched a $1 million initiative to provide AI education and digital tools to African creative talent. This program, part of Google's "Building for…
Ethiopia's "5 Million Ethiopian Coders initiative," a massive digital skills program, has expanded its target to seven million participants, offering free online training in areas…
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…
MTN Foundation is empowering Nigerian educators through a 12-week program focused on integrating AI tools into classroom teaching and administration. This initiative aims to…
Nigeria has emerged as Africa's top-ranked country in the Global Index on Responsible AI, climbing significantly due to deliberate policy efforts and investments in its AI…
Google is making substantial investments in AI and cloud infrastructure across Africa, launching new initiatives like an Applied AI Lab in Ghana and a Digital Exchange Port in…
Rwanda and Egypt are deepening their collaboration in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and digital skills, aiming to launch AI pilot projects in key sectors. This…
