As AI adoption accelerates across Nigeria’s agriculture, industrial, and service sectors, experts warn that weak infrastructure, high costs, and unclear governance could undermine its long-term impact. The concerns were raised at the Abuja launch of the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Report by the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA), titled AI Adoption […]

Unplanned maintenance now accounts for 60% of mine site maintenance spending which is why innovative solutions have become a mission critical lever for operators worldwide. ‍According to recent findings from BCG’s AI Radar, adopting the right Generative AI (GenAI) tools can transform predictive capabilities and cut costs by 10%. ‍Unlike traditional, fixed schedule methods based on legacy […]

AI is redefining the business environment in real-time, demanding a disciplined re-evaluation of governance structures.  As innovation accelerates, governance functions in particularly regulated industries are set to shift from an annual ‘set and follow’ approach to a frequently reviewed, dynamic framework. This, to effectively manage and understand the new layers of risk the growing adoption […]

Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships that aim to strengthen AI research, support African languages, improve food systems, expand digital skills, and build research […]

As we mark World Nature Conservation Day, we are reminded of the urgent need to protect Earth’s natural resources and fragile biodiversity. From mitigating tailings dam risks to safeguarding rhinos and other vulnerable species from poaching, AI is emerging as a powerful enabler of environmental protection. What makes this shift particularly compelling is the crossover […]

SORA Technology, a Japan-based aerial solutions firm, is expanding operations to 15 African countries to combat malaria using AI-powered drones. The rollout begins Aug. 25 and will deploy fleets of fixed-wing drones to identify mosquito breeding sites and spray targeted doses of larvicides. The company says its Larval Source Management (LSM) model reduces chemical use […]

While some in the animation industry fear artificial intelligence could displace human creativity, many African animators see it as a tool to unlock opportunity and level the global playing field. Stuart Forrest, CEO of South Africa’s Triggerfish Animation Studios, believes AI could help Africa’s underrepresented animation community realize new projects. “There’s such a tiny amount […]

The global AI conversation often paints a dire picture for Africa – with more than 90% of AI computing power concentrated in the U.S. and China, the continent risks becoming a “digital colony,” dependent on foreign infrastructure and models. While efforts across Africa have focused on supply – building data centers, training talent, and launching […]

AI-generated content is powerful and all-pervasive. However, the youth have spoken and they are not impressed, with younger consumers calling for authenticity over artifice to build brand trust. With platforms such as ChatGPT becoming pretty much ubiquitous in the past few years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has moved swiftly from the realm of science fiction […]

The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), South Africa’s leading private higher education provider, has set a new benchmark for technology-enabled learning in the country by designing a comprehensive education technology ecosystem with Brightspace, the flagship platform of global EdTech leader D2L, as its foundation. This initiative marks the beginning of a transformative,...

CyberKnight has announced a strategic partnership with Nozomi Networks to distribute advanced cybersecurity solutions across Central, East, and West Africa, excluding South Africa. Nozomi Networks, recognized as a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for cyber-physical systems protection, specializes in securing operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT), and critical infrastructure....

The Institute for Inclusive Digital Africa (IIDIA) and Benin’s Agency for Information Systems and Digital Technology (ASIN) have launched a Regional Innovation and Digital Technology Lab in Cotonou. Its first initiative is the development of a voice-to-voice AI model in Fon, one of Benin’s most widely spoken languages. The project aims to bridge the digital […]

Microsoft has appointed Lillian Barnard as Chief of Enterprise Partner Solutions for the Middle East and Africa (MEA), expanding her leadership role from President of Microsoft Africa. The move highlights Microsoft’s strategy to scale digital and AI-driven transformation through its regional partner ecosystem. Barnard will now lead efforts to empower partners across MEA to develop […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more embedded in African education, experts are raising concerns that these technologies often carry the cultural values of their creators – typically from the Global North. While AI promises personalized learning and improved classroom efficiency, its design may inadvertently promote Western ideologies, suppress Indigenous knowledge, and reshape...