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An expert forum at the University of the Witwatersrand explored the ethical integration of AI into African education, focusing on inclusive and responsible adoption. Discussions…
Cape Town-based AI startup Tennsa has secured pre-seed funding from Oakvale Invest, which identifies as Africa's first AI-focused pre-seed fund. Tennsa's platform is designed to…
The South African Medical Research Council and the University of Cape Town have launched an AI unit dedicated to African population health. This unit will develop machine learning…
Cape Town-based AI business intelligence platform, Tennsa, has secured over ZAR 1 million in pre-seed funding from Oakvale Invest, Africa's first pre-seed fund exclusively for AI.…
South Africa's recent withdrawal of its draft national AI policy has resulted in its exclusion from the World Bank's global map of countries with AI strategies. This policy gap is…
An acting judge in South Africa's Johannesburg High Court is facing an investigation by the Legal Practice Council for potentially using AI to draft a judgment that included…
Google has launched an AI-focused accelerator program in South Africa, offering funding, mentorship, and access to advanced AI tools like Gemini to 15 growth-stage, AI-driven…
Vodacom, the University of Johannesburg, and AWS have launched a joint program to build a comprehensive AI talent pipeline in South Africa, integrating students into live Vodacom…
South Africa is positioned to significantly benefit from the burgeoning AI market, with projections indicating a tripling of its value by 2030 and substantial contributions to GDP…
A South African PhD study has developed a multilingual AI framework to detect misinformation in isiZulu and Sepedi, addressing a critical gap where most AI tools only cover…
Vodacom, AWS, and the University of Johannesburg have partnered to launch an AI lab focused on training postgraduate students in South Africa through practical, industry-led…
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…
Cape Town's approval of two massive data centers, totaling 174MW, underscores Africa's surging demand for AI infrastructure, making grid reliability a critical commercial…
Refiant AI, a South African-founded startup, has launched its Protea suite of large language models, featuring a groundbreaking 10 million token context window. This development…
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…
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…
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…
South African organizations face escalating cybersecurity risks as AI advances, with local research revealing significant gaps in cloud, data, and identity security. The country…
Cassava Technologies' Africa Data Centres in Johannesburg has secured Africa's first Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro designation, significantly boosting the continent's digital…
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…
Woolworths, a prominent South African retailer, is introducing "My Woolies Chef," an AI-powered meal assistant specifically designed to cater to South African households. This…
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…
South African universities are increasingly deactivating AI detection software due to its inherent inaccuracies and, critically, its documented bias against non-native English…
