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Nigeria has published 20 peer-reviewed artificial intelligence (AI) research papers in less than two years, a milestone that signals the country’s growing participation in the global AI research landscape. The achievement comes under the Nigerian Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme (NAIRS), a federally funded initiative aimed at boosting Nigeria’s homegrown AI research capacity and...
In a groundbreaking step toward preparing the next generation for an AI-driven future, the Day of AI Rwanda program was launched in partnership with the Rwanda Ministry of Education and the Rwanda Education Board (REB). The initiative focuses on equipping educators with the knowledge and tools to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s existing […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, ethics, and newsroom integration took center stage at a workshop held on Aug. 20, 2025, organized by the Uganda Editors Guild in collaboration with the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). The session brought together editors and media professionals to discuss how newsrooms can responsibly adopt AI tools while addressing legal, […]
In a bold step towards shaping Africa’s AI future, the Smart Africa Steering Committee has officially endorsed the creation of the Africa AI Council and its Thematic Working Groups. This multi-stakeholder, African-led advisory body will steer continental AI strategies, influence policy frameworks, and mobilize investment and partnerships to accelerate AI adoption and innovation across Africa. […]
A man was gunned down at the Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning, in what is suspected to be a gang-related shooting.
Mercedes-Benz Group is allegedly considering allowing a rival to share its South African plant after the US ended a key trade pact, a move that has raised questions over the viability of the plant.
Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff has admitted that the company’s agentic AI software, Agentforce, directly enabled the reduction of 4,000 human support roles, despite the company’s repeated assurances that the technology was designed to assist employees, not replace them. Speaking on The Logan Bartlett Show entrepreneurship podcast, Benioff revealed that the company shrank its support workforce […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming Africa’s health research landscape, reducing clinical trial review times from six months to as little as one week. Speaking at the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) 2025 Conference, Francis Kombe, CEO of EthiXPERT, revealed that the organisation’s RHInnO Ethics online platform — enhanced with AI tools earlier […]
A team of African researchers has unveiled African Next Voices, the largest known AI-ready dataset for African languages, aiming to bridge one of the continent’s most significant barriers to digital participation: language exclusion. Funded by a $2.2 million Gates Foundation grant, the initiative brought together linguists, computer scientists, and AI experts across Kenya, Nigeria, and […]
South African businesses are racing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), but many risk confusing automation with true AI with potentially costly consequences. Speaking at the Knowledge Resources Conference in Johannesburg on 20 August, Geoff Cohen, Partner at digital transformation consultancy, DY|DX, urged delegates to take a step back and interrogate whether they are solving the […]
Local GEO experts Sauce Advertising team up with Sam Davis, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering at Yext, to unpack what it means for South African businesses to safeguard search their online visibility, in an exclusive interview. Customer search is changing, with nearly half of consumers now using AI tools for brand research. In this shifting […]
Telecel Ghana has kicked off the 8th edition of its annual SME Month under the theme “Connecting the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs.” The 2025 initiative focuses on supporting youth- and women-led businesses with technology, networks, and hands-on solutions designed to accelerate growth in Ghana’s competitive digital economy. Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Technology SME Month 2025...
Zambian fintech start-up eShandi is transforming financial access across Africa with its AI-powered credit assessment platform, enabling loans for individuals and small businesses often excluded from traditional banking systems. Founded in 2019 as PremierCredit, the company has evolved into a pan-African challenger lender, bypassing conventional documentation requirements by leveraging...
Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its journey to becoming a global digital powerhouse, according to the Heirs Tech Industry Report: Africa’s Digital Leap. The study warns that bold, coordinated investments are needed to close deep infrastructure gaps, develop skilled talent, and strengthen policy frameworks—or risk missing out on a projected $2.9 trillion contribution […]
Japan has announced an ambitious plan to train 30,000 artificial intelligence (AI) experts across Africa within the next three years, aiming to accelerate the continent’s digital transformation, foster innovation, and create new jobs. The announcement was made by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during his opening speech at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African […]
Mastercard has released a landmark whitepaper titled “Harnessing the Transformative Power of AI in Africa,” highlighting the continent’s unique opportunity to shape its AI-driven future. The report outlines a roadmap for responsible, inclusive, and collaborative AI adoption, projecting that Africa’s AI market will grow from $4.5 billion in 2025 to $16.5 billion by 2030 (Statista). […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s much anticipated National Dialogues, which were set to get going in September, will now take place in October as organisers continue fine-tuning the preparations.
Injections that provide months of protection at a time against HIV infection have been hailed by several leading experts as game-changers with the potential to help end the HIV epidemic.
A long TikTok video styled like a news broadcast is making the rounds on social media, purporting to “unpack” the sensational bribery scandal involving the Independent Development Trust.
For decades, gravel roads in Metsi-Matsho village have been left to decay without any maintenance by the municipality. Residents have now decided to repair the roads themselves.
Limpopo police have apprehended a man and are actively searching for his brother after a brutal axe attack in which a man was killed.