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Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity

Today at 07:55 AM, via SAnews

Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction.

The pioneering initiative marks a transformative...

Tanzania’s Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute Opens AI and Robotic Lab, Claims East Africa’s Largest

Yesterday at 16:45 PM, via iAfrica

The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute has inaugurated a modern laboratory equipped with artificial intelligence and robotic sample-processing systems, describing it as the largest facility of its kind in East Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. JKCI Chief Executive Officer Peter Kisenge said the investment forms part of the Sixth Phase Government’s efforts, through the Ministry of Health, […]

Rwanda Trains Government’s Chief Digital Officers in AI as Part of Public Sector Modernization Push

Yesterday at 16:42 PM, via iAfrica

Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation has brought together chief digital officers from across government agencies for a specialized artificial intelligence training session, as the country intensifies efforts to embed AI into public institutions beyond the experimentation stage. The session, facilitated by Cenfri, focused on equipping participants with practical knowledge of emerging AI...

Uganda and UK Partner to Scale AI-Enabled Digital Skills Training Across the Country

Yesterday at 16:41 PM, via iAfrica

Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has engaged partners under the UK Digital Access Programme to explore scalable approaches to expanding digital skills training across the country, with AI-enabled learning systems emerging as a central focus of the discussions. The meeting brought together representatives from the British High Commission and implementing partners to address […]

South Africa Publishes Draft AI Policy for Public Comment, Outlining Six Pillars and Three-Phase Implementation Plan

Yesterday at 16:37 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has published a draft national artificial intelligence policy for public comment, built around six strategic pillars and a phased three-year implementation plan, with full implementation expected in the 2027-2028 financial year. “The aim of the AI policy is to ensure that both the benefits and risks brought […]

Gates Foundation Deepens Africa Commitment, Betting on Local Institutions and AI to Drive Health and Economic Outcomes

Yesterday at 16:28 PM, via iAfrica

On a visit to Kenya, the foundation’s chief executive and Africa director described a strategic shift toward homegrown institutions, artificial intelligence, and women-centered development, even as traditional donor funding retreats. This interview was conducted by Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor and Chairperson of Africa.com, on the sidelines of the Gates Foundation Partners Convening in...

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