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South African AI startup Tennsa has secured over ZAR1 million in pre-seed funding from Oakvale Invest, Africa's first AI-focused pre-seed fund. This investment highlights a…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange is set to launch East Africa's first AI-focused ETF, aiming to provide Kenyan investors with local access to global AI stocks and diversify the…
Konecta has established its first global Generative AI Centre of Excellence in New Cairo, Egypt, as part of a $100 million investment. This move positions Egyptian teams to…
Across Africa, the AI landscape is booming, with Nigeria pushing for inclusive African language models, Egypt attracting significant investment in AI centers and startups, and…
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a primary driver of venture capital activity in South Africa, fostering a new generation of AI-native startups and accelerating investment…
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…
A new trend in African AI acquisitions sees local startups attracting buyers for their unique contextual understanding and culturally tuned solutions. Companies like Nigeria's…
Kola Aina, Founding Partner of Africa's prominent early-stage venture fund Ventures Platform, shared his insights at an AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, arguing the current AI boom is…
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…
Kenya is developing a "golden visa" program to offer permanent residency to foreign investors, aiming to strengthen Nairobi's position as a leading tech and investment hub in East…
The World Bank has committed support to Egypt's ambitious second National AI Strategy, aiming to boost its digital economy and position the country as a regional AI hub. This…
Pan-African data center operator Raxio has secured $380 million in capital, driven by a sixfold increase in demand, predominantly from AI workloads. This investment fuels the…
Launch Africa Ventures, a prominent pan-African venture capital firm, has announced 15 new investments in its 2026 cohort, explicitly targeting AI startups among other tech…
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…
Tunisia-based agritech startup RoboCare, which leverages AI for precision agriculture, has secured a six-figure investment to expand its operations across Africa and the Middle…
Google and Idris Elba's foundation are investing $1 million to provide AI tools, including Gemini, to 100,000 creators across Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and Sierra…
Google and Idris Elba's Akuna Group are investing $1 million to provide generative AI tools, including Gemini, to 100,000 creators across Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative aims…
Novastar is partnering with the Google Africa Applied AI Lab to back artificial intelligence startups across the continent. This collaboration aims to provide crucial investment…
Africa has emerged as a crucial battleground for AI competition between the United States and China, with both nations vying for influence through technology investments and…
Google and Novastar have launched an AI lab specifically designed to support African startups, signaling a significant investment in the continent's burgeoning artificial…
Google is establishing South Africa as its central hub for building Africa's AI future, signaling a significant investment in local talent and tailored solutions for the…
Google is making substantial investments in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and startup support across Africa. This initiative aims to accelerate the continent's…
A new study reveals that Africa's AI infrastructure is heavily shaped by global investment, with $12.7 billion flowing into projects concentrated in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria,…
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is now accepting applications for its tenth cohort, offering African tech startups, including those leveraging AI, access to mentorship and…
