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Acer has partnered with Intel to launch its AI Classroom initiative in Europe, piloting the program in eight countries: the UK, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Finland, Sweden, Ireland and Poland. The initiative equips teachers with AI tools to plan lessons, create content and personalize learning. Acer is providing devices such as the TravelMate AI and Chromebook […]
Seacom has launched Seacom 2.0, a new subsea cable system designed to strengthen Africa’s role in the global digital economy and meet growing demand for AI, cloud and real-time data services. The company first connected countries along the Indian Ocean 16 years ago, cutting internet costs by 300% and fueling growth in fintech, cloud services […]
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google and musician-philanthropist will.i.am have announced a program to bring AI and robotics training to students in Africa. Launched during the UN General Assembly’s Digital@UNGA event, the initiative will begin in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. It combines internet connectivity with hands-on AI and robotics skills for […]
Meta has named five winners of its Llama Impact Grants in Sub-Saharan Africa, part of a global initiative launched in March 2025 to apply its open-source Llama large language model to regional challenges. Each winner receives $20,000 in funding, technical mentorship, networking opportunities and access to policy and ecosystem stakeholders. The recipients are: Meta said […]
When Collective X released its Decoding ICT Job Demand in South Africa report in August, the research revealed a digital economy both bursting with opportunity and strained by gaps. More than 118,000 digital roles remain unfilled, with 41,000 of those at junior-level, positions perfectly suited for young people keen to break into the tech sector. The […]
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation (https://MilkenMotsepePrize.org/) announced the 10 teams advancing to the semifinalist round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing (https://apo-opa.co/4pL1QFg), with each team receiving $50,000 in unrestricted funding to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development in Africa. Semifinalists will present their...
The public sector in West Africa, much like in other parts of the world, is grappling with deep-rooted challenges. From rigid bureaucracies to outdated systems, the very institutions tasked with serving citizens often find themselves trapped in structures that stifle innovation and delay impact. Across Nigeria and much of West Africa, public institutions remain constrained […]
Picture this: your business moves critical workloads to the cloud, confident it’s faster, scalable, and wiser. But cyber threats are evolving at the same pace, sometimes faster. Traditional security: manual checks, rigid rules, reactive measures, simply cannot keep up. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, the dynamic duo reshaping the way organisations protect their cloud […]
There is no evidence to show that the use of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) during pregnancy is linked to autism spectrum disorder, doctors have said.
Google announced the expansion of its AI Plus subscription plan to 40 additional countries after a successful rollout in Indonesia. The plan offers broader access to Google’s AI tools at a lower cost, aiming to make productivity and creativity features more accessible worldwide. Subscribers gain higher limits on image generation and editing with the Nano […]
OpenAI and Nvidia announced a partnership to deploy 10 gigawatts of GPU-powered data centers, with Nvidia investing up to $100 billion as infrastructure comes online. The first phase is set for late 2026 using Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called it “the biggest AI infrastructure project in history,” describing the effort as […]
Cassava Technologies (Cassava), a global technology leader of African heritage, has agreed a strategic collaboration with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to scale Cassava’s sovereign AI capability across Africa. Accenture will leverage its AI Refinery™ platform and other technologies to design and deliver sovereign AI solutions utilising Cassava’s GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS), housed in...
Between June and August 2025, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels, which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since 2015 and has since upgraded its methods. The threat actor is now using Artificial Intelligence […]
South Africa’s G20 Presidency arrives as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes the organising principle of global competitiveness. Across markets, AI is no longer a pilot or a promise; it is moving into core operations and national strategies. The question for South Africa is how we shape this shift to advance the country’s priorities, of growth, jobs, […]
A violent altercation between a group of pupils has resulted in a matric pupil being stabbed to death at Humansdorp Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday morning.
President Cyril Ramaphosa told a meeting of global heads of state that a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel is dependent on the whole international community following the law.
A video showing primary school pupils pushing a broken-down scholar transport minibus in Pietermaritzburg has sparked outrage and renewed calls for urgent action to address safety in the sector.
Thundershowers are forecast in most provinces, but sunny skies will dominate in Limpopo, according to the South African Weather Service.
Razor Labs (TASE: RZR), a global leader in AI-powered predictive maintenance for heavy industries, has announced a strategic partnership with Process Automation (Pty) Ltd, a well-established provider of industrial instrumentation and automation systems. As Razor Labs’ official partner and system integrator in Africa, Process Automation will support the rollout of DataMind AI™, Razor...
Airtel Africa says its artificial intelligence-powered spam detection service, Spam Alert, has intercepted more than 205 million spam SMS messages across 13 African markets over the past six months. The service, available to all Airtel subscribers at no cost, automatically identifies suspicious messages, prefixes them with “SPAM Alert,” and provides real-time updates. Unlike other tools, […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping trade in Africa, curbing illicit financial flows, driving growth and opening new market opportunities. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), will host the 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF2025) from 12–14 November 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. Held under the theme “Better Compliance – […]