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Africa’s AI Startup Scene Is Booming but Fragmented, With Five Hubs Driving Most Activity

Today at 12:39 PM, via iAfrica

Africa’s artificial intelligence revolution is not a continent-wide phenomenon but a fragmented one, concentrated in five distinct markets — Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco and Tunisia — each shaped by its own economic conditions, founder backgrounds and investor preferences, according to venture deal data tracking more than 350 startup transactions across the continent over the […]

MTN Joins $45 Million Round in AI-Native Radio Network Startup Alongside Nvidia, Cisco and Nokia

Today at 12:37 PM, via iAfrica

MTN Group’s digital infrastructure arm has joined a $45 million funding round in ORAN Development Company, a U.S.-based startup building AI-native radio access network technology, alongside Nvidia, Cisco, Nokia, AT&T and Telecom Italia. The Series A round, announced Thursday, positions ODC to develop software that would transform conventional cell towers into edge computing hubs capable […]

Free State plan to reposition economy as Premier tackles unemployment ‘crisis’

Today at 12:36 PM, via SAnews

Free State plan to reposition economy as Premier tackles unemployment ‘crisis’

Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has named unemployment as one of the most pressing challenges confronting the province.The Premier was speaking during an engagement led by President Cyril Ramaphosa between the National Executive and the provincial government on Friday.Statistics South Africa’s...

Algeria Launches National Innovation Call to Deploy AI and Smart Technology in Water Management

Today at 12:35 PM, via iAfrica

Algeria is turning to digital technologies and artificial intelligence to tackle its growing water security challenges, with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises launching a national call for projects aimed at building a domestic innovation ecosystem in the water sector. The initiative, announced March 18, targets innovators, startups, scale-ups, micro-enterprises,...

Côte d’Ivoire Launches AI Chatbot on WhatsApp and Messenger to Improve Access to Public Services

Today at 12:32 PM, via iAfrica

The government of Côte d’Ivoire has launched an AI-powered chatbot designed to improve citizens’ access to public services and government information through WhatsApp and Messenger, as part of a broader effort to modernize public administration. The chatbot, named EMY 101, was announced March 15 and functions as an intelligent conversational assistant that allows citizens to […]

Only 21% of Nigerian Women Have Access to AI Tools, Analysts Warn at Abuja Forum

Today at 12:25 PM, via iAfrica

Only 21% of women in Nigeria have access to artificial intelligence technology and tools, a technology analyst warned Tuesday at an event in Abuja, as stakeholders called for greater inclusion of women in the country’s growing AI sector. Technology analyst Kunle Kakanfo, citing the figure at the forum, said there is an urgent need to […]

Tanzania Sends 32 Scholars to Ireland’s University of Limerick for AI and Data Science Studies

Today at 12:24 PM, via iAfrica

Thirty-two Tanzanian students have secured places at the University of Limerick in Ireland to pursue undergraduate studies in data science, artificial intelligence and allied disciplines, as part of a government scholarship program aimed at building the country’s pool of technology specialists. The students are among 50 high-performing beneficiaries selected in 2025 from Mainland Tanzania and […]

Free State a ‘natural logistics and distribution hub’

Today at 12:02 PM, via SAnews

Free State a ‘natural logistics and distribution hub’

The Free State province’s strategic location has the potential to catapult the province into South Africa’s natural logistics and distribution hub.

This, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the opening remarks at a meeting between the National and Provincial Executive Councils. 

The President is today convening...

Egypt Publishes National Guidelines for Responsible AI Development and Deployment

Today at 11:41 AM, via iAfrica

Egypt has published its National Guidelines for Trustworthy and Responsible Artificial Intelligence, establishing a practical framework for how AI should be developed, deployed and overseen across both public and private sectors. The guidelines, published March 14, are designed to complement Egypt’s existing AI governance framework. While that framework defines what should be regulated, the...

Calls for deeper SA–China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs

Today at 11:09 AM, via SAnews

Calls for deeper SA–China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and China, urging increased investment in key sectors to support industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth.  

Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic and Trade Forum, held at the Mount Nelson Hotel...

Partnerships key to solving South Africa’s water crisis – Mahlobo

Today at 10:40 AM, via SAnews

Partnerships key to solving South Africa’s water crisis – Mahlobo

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the critical role of partnerships in addressing South Africa’s water and sanitation challenges.Mahlobo was speaking at the 2026 Future of Sustainability Conference, held in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.Held under the theme: “Africa’s Green Horizon:...

Public comments sought on proposed deposits for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections

Today at 10:26 AM, via SAnews

Public comments sought on proposed deposits for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections

The Electoral Commission will today publish a Government Gazette notice inviting political parties, independent candidates and all interested stakeholders to comment on the proposed deposit amount for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections.

By law, registered political parties and independent...

Husband arrested for drugging, raping his wife then distributing pornographic material

Today at 10:08 AM, via SAnews

Husband arrested for drugging, raping his wife then distributing pornographic material

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested two suspects for possession and distribution of drug-facilitated sexual abuse and child sexual abuse material, following a multi-disciplinary operation in Gauteng. 

The national Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) team received an...

Legal professionals to discuss Companies Tribunal’s extended jurisdiction

Today at 09:49 AM, via SAnews

Legal professionals to discuss Companies Tribunal’s extended jurisdiction

Legal professionals will on Tuesday convene at the Johannesburg Society of Advocates offices in Sandton for a seminar hosted by the Companies Tribunal aimed at informing stakeholders about its extended jurisdiction, as well as the recent appointment of retired judges.

The seminar will also outline the...

Hendricks leads community registration outreach programme in Mohlakeng

Today at 08:13 AM, via SAnews

Hendricks leads community registration outreach programme in Mohlakeng

Social Development Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks is today leading an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) at the Mohlakeng Old Age Home, in Gauteng’s West Rand.ICROP is one of the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) flagship initiatives, designed to bring essential...

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