The ANC mourned the deputy president of its women’s league and national executive committee member, Lungile Mnganga-Gcabashe, on Sunday.

Controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso has bid goodbye to South Africa for at least the next five years, leaving a trail of questions – including what this means for the National Prosecuting Authority’s touted appeal of his acquittal on human trafficking and rape charges – in his wake.

Meta’s next big AI brain, code-named Behemoth, just hit a major speed bump. According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta has quietly pushed back the launch of its flagship AI model – again. Originally set to debut in April during Meta’s first AI dev conference, Behemoth was delayed to June… and now it’s looking more […]

Google just claimed the AI patent crown, unseating IBM to become the new heavyweight champ in generative AI. And it’s not stopping there – Google is also leading the charge in the emerging space of agentic AI, according to fresh data from IFI Claims. The report, covering the past 14 months (Feb 2024–April 2025), puts […]

OpenAI just dropped something new – and no, it’s not another AI model that writes sonnets about soup. This time, it’s all about transparency. Say hello to the Safety Evaluations Hub, a shiny new webpage where OpenAI will post how its models are doing on critical safety metrics like harmful content, hallucinations, and those pesky […]

The University of Cape Town is flexing its research muscles again – this time with two of its star scholars landing prestigious SARChI chairs to tackle two of the world’s biggest challenges: climate change and artificial intelligence. Professor Babatunde Abiodun, a climate science heavyweight, now holds the chair in Ocean and Atmospheric Modelling. He’s using […]

Artificial intelligence is shaking up everything from healthcare to agriculture – and Africa’s getting in on the action. Across Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, AI is helping farmers manage crops with drones, diagnosing TB via X-rays, and tracking deliveries in real time. It’s a productivity boost with serious promise: AI could add nearly $15.7 trillion […]

DeepMind and Google Health are back with some serious AI eye magic. After first debuting a system in 2018 that could detect over 50 eye diseases with 94% accuracy, they’ve now stepped it up – their latest model can predict if someone will develop sight-threatening macular degeneration six months in advance. This is a big […]

If you’re an early-stage startup in Africa using artificial intelligence to tackle big, bold problems – Google wants a word. Applications are officially open for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa, a three-month whirlwind of mentorship, resources, and growth support designed to help AI-first startups do what they do best: innovate their way out […]

Africa’s tech landscape is no longer a quiet frontier—it’s a pulsating hub of innovation where artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other emerging technologies are rewriting the rules of progress. From smart agriculture to healthcare revolutions, these breakthroughs are not just keeping pace with global trends but are carving out uniquely […]

In 2025, machine learning in African businesses is more than just a trend. It’s a quiet revolution. From Lagos to Kigali, both startups and established firms are tapping into the power of AI to automate tasks, predict consumer behavior, and streamline operations. And the best part? It’s actually working. Africa’s innovation landscape is no longer […]

The telecommunications sector in Africa is at a pivotal moment. With mobile penetration rates soaring—over 1.2 billion mobile connections across the continent, according to GSMA’s 2024 report—telecom operators are under pressure to deliver seamless connectivity, robust network management, and stellar customer experiences. Enter artificial intelligence (AI), the game-changer reshaping how...

In an era where data is the new oil, African governments are increasingly turning to digital governance to streamline public services and harness the power of data management. From Kenya’s eCitizen portal to Nigeria’s digital identity initiatives, the continent is witnessing a transformative shift toward data-driven public administration. But what does this mean for citizens, […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the financial landscape across Africa, driving innovation in fraud detection, credit scoring, and automation. As African financial institutions face unique challenges like high fraud rates, limited credit data, and operational inefficiencies, AI offers transformative solutions that enhance security, expand access to credit, and streamline processes....

Africa’s construction industry is getting a much-needed digital facelift – and artificial intelligence is holding the blueprint. While cement and scaffolding still rule the job site, AI is quietly making its mark – from predicting safety risks and optimizing project timelines to helping architects whip up smarter designs. It’s not just about shiny new tech, […]

Ayodeji Alaran didn’t set out to be an AI innovator – he just wanted to stop wasting good medicine. As a pharmacist-turned-pharma executive, Ayodeji worked with big names like GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer across Africa and Asia. But everywhere he went, he kept running into the same frustrating problem: expired drugs. Not because of laziness or […]

What happens when banking meets artificial intelligence? If you were at ENGAGE Dubai, you’d know: sparks fly, systems upgrade (well, ideally), and a lot of serious talk happens about how to drag banks into the 21st century – with AI riding shotgun. Experts from tech and finance gathered to chew on one big question: How […]

Artificial intelligence is racing ahead at full speed – and South Africa is stuck in traffic with a flickering power grid and potholes the size of ambition itself. Yes, AI is the future. But that future needs a lot of electricity. Think more energy than a small town uses in months – just to train […]

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, a quiet digital revolution is sprouting in the soil. Smallholder farmers—long the backbone of the region’s food supply—are teaming up with artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle some of agriculture’s biggest challenges: food insecurity, climate change, and income inequality. That’s right—AI isn’t just for tech bros and self-driving cars anymore. It’s digging in […]

Once hailed as Africa’s tech trailblazer, South Africa is now stuck at a digital crossroads while Morocco zooms ahead in the AI fast lane. Let’s back up a bit. South Africa still boasts world-class research institutions and a buzzing start-up scene in places like Cape Town and Joburg. But when it comes to artificial intelligence […]

Africa’s AI revolution just got a serious upgrade. Cassava Technologies – a global digital heavyweight with deep African roots – has joined forces with Zindi, the continent’s largest professional network of data scientists, in a bold new partnership to crank up AI innovation across Africa. The two signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to combine […]