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EON Reality and T4S Mozambique Partner to Revolutionize Firefighting and Safety Training with AI-Powered VR

06 July at 21:58 PM, via iAfrica

EON Reality, a global leader in AI-driven VR and AR learning, has partnered with T4S Mozambique to transform firefighting and safety training across the country using its EON-XR Spatial AI platform. T4S, known for its safety consulting and emergency response training, will now leverage immersive VR/AR experiences to enhance emergency preparedness. Trainees can practice fire […]

$2M Milken-Motsepe Prize Targets AI and Manufacturing to Boost Africa’s Industrial Future

05 July at 21:32 PM, via iAfrica

A new $2 million equity-free prize backed by South African billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe and the Milken Institute aims to accelerate AI-powered manufacturing in Africa. Announced at the 2025 Milken Institute Global Conference, the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing is the most ambitious yet in a series of innovation challenges focused on addressing Africa’s […]

Huawei Reaffirms AI Commitment To South Africa, Pledges to Train 50,000 ICT Professionals by 2028

05 July at 21:28 PM, via iAfrica

At the 2025 Huawei South Africa Connect Event, Huawei Enterprise CEO Gene Zhang reiterated the company’s long-term commitment to building South Africa’s digital and AI future. “With 26 years of local innovation, Huawei is dedicated to driving intelligent transformation and building a smarter, more connected South Africa,” said Zhang. Huawei’s local milestones include launching South […]

Africa-Caribbean Coalition Launches Pilot AI Hubs to Drive Shared Tech Growth

05 July at 21:25 PM, via iAfrica

The African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the PJ Patterson Institute, has launched a pilot initiative to establish AI hubs aimed at bolstering innovation, economic development and digital sovereignty across Africa and the Caribbean. The programme kicked off at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, with plans to scale AI ecosystems through […]

Morocco Partners with Current AI to Champion Ethical, Inclusive AI Across Africa

04 July at 21:01 PM, via iAfrica

Morocco has joined global nonprofit Current AI as a founding member, signing a memorandum of understanding during the country’s first National AI Summit, in a major move to establish ethical, inclusive AI leadership across Africa. The partnership, supported by Moroccan government funding, aligns the country with Current AI’s $400 million initiative – launched in Paris […]

AI Threatens 65% of Hard Skills in Kenya’s Job Market, Says BrighterMonday Report

04 July at 20:44 PM, via iAfrica

Up to 65% of hard skills required for Kenya’s most common jobs are now automatable by AI, according to a new report from BrighterMonday Kenya, unveiled Tuesday at the 2025 HR Smart Lab. The findings come as 800,000 youth join Kenya’s job market each year, adding to nearly 3 million unemployed, per the Kenya National […]

Moroccan Ministers Call for AI Integration in Education, Energy, and Jobs at National AI Debate

03 July at 13:36 PM, via iAfrica

At Morocco’s first National Debate on Artificial Intelligence, held Tuesday under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, government ministers emphasized the urgent need to train public and private sector actors in AI tools to harness their transformative potential. Speaking at the opening plenary, Education Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada said AI could enhance the management of […]

From Hospital Chaos to AI Breakthrough: Intron Builds Africa’s Voice Tech Future

03 July at 13:32 PM, via iAfrica

Born in the chaos of Nigeria’s overburdened hospitals, Intron is now one of Africa’s most promising voice AI startups – outperforming global tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and AWS in recognising African accents. Founded by Dr. Tobi Olatunji and Olakunle Asekun, Intron began as a speech-to-text tool for doctors. But the early results were dismal. […]

UKZN and Youtility Partner to Launch AI-Driven Green Energy System for South Africa

03 July at 13:26 PM, via iAfrica

In a landmark move to reshape South Africa’s energy future, the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has entered a joint venture with Hong Kong-based tech firm Youtility to deploy AI-driven, renewable energy systems across its campuses. The initiative, launched at UKZN’s Westville campus, will use Youtility’s AI operating system, Wizdom, to manage power from over 2,000 […]

SA Court Refers Advocate to Legal Council After AI Tool Cites Fake Case Law

03 July at 13:24 PM, via iAfrica

A South African court has referred a junior advocate to the Legal Practice Council after the AI tool Legal Genius generated fake case law used in court submissions. The case involved an urgent application by Northbound Processing to compel the release of a refining license tied to a disputed business deal with Rappa Resources. While […]

77% of South African SMB Leaders Ready to Adopt AI, Says ASUS Report

03 July at 13:22 PM, via iAfrica

A new ASUS report reveals that 77% of South African business leaders are ready to adopt AI tools immediately, with over half already seeing measurable benefits. The 2025 Future of SMBs report highlights strong AI momentum among small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in South Africa. Key benefits cited include improved productivity (76%), better data insights […]

South Africa Ranks Among Global Leaders in AI Data Centres, Outpacing Taiwan and Netherlands

02 July at 21:21 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa now hosts four AI-focused data centres – more than Taiwan and the Netherlands combined – placing it among the top 13 countries globally for AI compute infrastructure, according to a new study by University of Oxford researchers. The study, AI Compute Sovereignty: Infrastructure Control Across Territories, Cloud Providers, and Accelerators, reveals South Africa […]

AI Threatens 40% of Africa’s BPO Jobs, But Experts See Opportunity in Upskilling and Innovation

02 July at 21:13 PM, via iAfrica

Africa’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is projected to reach $35 billion by 2028, but AI-powered automation could eliminate over 40% of jobs, a new report warns. The report, by Caribou Digital and the Mastercard Foundation, estimates more than 1 million Africans work in BPO and IT-enabled services (ITES), a figure expected to grow by […]

Drone Patrols and AI Join the Fight as Illegal Gold Mining Surges Across West Africa

02 July at 21:11 PM, via iAfrica

As gold prices soar past $3,300 an ounce, illegal mining activity is intensifying across West Africa, sparking dangerous standoffs between corporate mines and wildcat miners. In Ghana, at the Tarkwa mine operated by Gold Fields, drones now scan 210 square kilometers daily for intrusions, helping dispatch armed teams within minutes. The rise in illicit activity […]

New KnowBe4 Report Finds Key African Industries May Be Dangerously Overestimating Cyber Defences

02 July at 20:57 PM, via iAfrica

KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today released its new report “Africa Human Risk Management Report 2025”. The report reveals a mismatch between employer perceptions and employee experience of organisational cybersecurity in key African industries – with potentially costly consequences. The report captures insights...

MTN Launches Africa-Focused Accelerator with ₦100 Million Grant Pool

01 July at 21:16 PM, via iAfrica

MTN Nigeria has launched the “From Africa, for Africa” Accelerator Programme, a 12-week initiative to support growth-stage startups tackling African challenges in sectors like fintech, agritech, healthtech, AI, and e-commerce. The program offers ₦100 million in grants, access to MTN’s telecom infrastructure, mentorship, go-to-market support, and introductions to venture capitalists....

Nigeria’s CAC Launches AI Portal to Speed Up Business Registration

01 July at 21:10 PM, via iAfrica

Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered registration portal that allows businesses to incorporate in under 30 minutes. The AI system automates key steps such as name reservation, document checks, and data validation—removing manual review and speeding up the process. The move aims to simplify business registration for startups and small- […]

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