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Shaping AI Governance with African Values for Global Impact

07 October at 08:16 AM, via iAfrica

Op-Ed by Tiffany A. Archer, Esq., Founder & President of Eunomia Risk Advisory & Eunomia Global Africa’s digital future hinges not on simply adopting the latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, but on shaping them to fit the continent’s vast, complex cultural tapestry. As the world turns to Africa as a potential leader in ethical technology, […]

News24 | DA’s Odendaal wants full term to fix Nelson Mandela Bay

06 October at 15:16 PM, via News24

The DA’s mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal, walked to the podium in a hall in Gqeberha’s Algoa Park on Monday morning to launch his campaign as an Afrikaans pop rock tune bellowed: Ruk reg! Ruk reg met Retief! (Fix it! Fix it with Retief!).

Tanzania’s MazaoHub Raises USD 2 Million to Expand AI-Powered Soil Intelligence for Smallholder Farmers

06 October at 13:00 PM, via iAfrica

Tanzania-based agritech startup MazaoHub has raised USD 2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to advance its mission of improving soil health, irrigation efficiency, and market access for smallholder farmers through artificial intelligence. The round includes USD 1.5 million in equity, led by Catalyst Fund, and USD 500,000 in non-dilutive capital from the Livelihood Impact […]

ITU, Google, and will.i.am Launch AI and Robotics Training Program for African Youth

06 October at 12:54 PM, via iAfrica

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Google, and musician, tech founder, and philanthropist will.i.am have announced a new initiative to equip young people across Africa with artificial intelligence and robotics training, aiming to build a generation of African AI innovators. The program was unveiled during the Digital@UNGA Anchor Event at the United Nations General Assembly, part […]

Experts Call for Next-Generation AI Skills and Policy Alignment to Drive Inclusive Growth in South Africa

06 October at 12:52 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa must prioritize next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) skills, accelerate implementation of its national AI strategy, and strengthen public procurement policies to drive inclusive economic growth, experts said at the fourth Annual Future of Work Dialogue hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Held under the theme “The Intersection of Policy and Technology:...

UCT Launches African Hub on AI Safety to Champion Inclusive and Responsible Innovation

06 October at 12:35 PM, via iAfrica

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security, a first-of-its-kind platform designed to place African perspectives at the center of global conversations on artificial intelligence governance and safety. “This hub is about more than science — it’s about societal impact,” said Associate Professor Jonathan Shock, interim […]

News24 | New twice-a-year anti-HIV jab costs as much as daily prevention pill, set to launch by 2027

01 October at 13:04 PM, via News24

Two Indian generic drugmakers – Hetero and Dr Reddy’s – will be funded by the Gates Foundation and Unitaid, respectively, to produce and sell the twice-a-year anti-HIV shot at around R692 per person per year. We break down the potential budget implications in order for lenacapavir – widely regarded as a likely gamechanger – to stop HIV in its tracks.

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