A new report by World Wide Worx and Dell Technologies warns that South African businesses are increasingly adopting generative AI (GenAI) without proper regulation or strategy, raising risks for companies and employees alike. GenAI use among medium and large enterprises rose from 45% in 2024 to 67% in 2025, but only 15% have an official […]

At the Africa Digital Parliamentary Summit in Lusaka, leaders called for a unified digital strategy to drive inclusive growth across the continent. In an interview with TechAfrica News, Hon. Behdja Lammali, Chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Transport, Industry, Communications, Energy, Science and Technology, emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) must serve all...

Innovative technology and next-generation communication platforms have the potential to play a critical role in empowering South African businesses. Recent research shows that at least 46% of local companies are actively piloting Artificial Intelligence (AI). This trend is observed across industries, as businesses strive to enhance efficiency, expand access to underserved markets and drive...

Intelligent Customer Experience company Helm has been recognised as the second-ranked Solutions Provider in Sub-Saharan Africa in the latest SMARTIES Business Impact Index (BII), released in July 2025. This is a prestigious global ranking that identifies companies delivering the most significant real-world business results. Compiled annually by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA), the BII...

Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s AI sector as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to French weekly Challenges. The push is part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, backed by a MAD 11 billion budget aimed at transforming the country into a regional digital hub. The article, […]

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has conducted a hybrid introductory AI training for designated focal persons from key Sector Ministries and government institutions. The session, held in Accra, is a preparatory step ahead of an upcoming AI Bootcamp for Cabinet Ministers. The training aims to equip selected officials with foundational AI knowledge […]

MTN, in partnership with MTV Base, has launched Room of Safety, a youth-led initiative aimed at raising awareness about online child safety and promoting positive digital behavior across Africa. The centerpiece of the campaign is a 10-part short-form series premiering July 20, 2025, on MTV Base (DStv channel 322) and social platforms. It features relatable […]

Meta is constructing Hyperion, a new data center in Louisiana that will eventually supply 5 gigawatts (GW) of computing power for its AI lab, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Monday. The facility, large enough to cover most of Manhattan, will scale up from 2 GW by 2030 to 5 GW in the years after. Hyperion joins […]

Researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and other leading organizations are calling for deeper investigation into techniques for monitoring the thought processes of AI reasoning models. A position paper published Tuesday emphasizes the importance of understanding Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning – a process where AI models solve problems step by step, similar to a human using […]

Beltone Holding, a leading Cairo-based financial services provider, has launched Robin, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on data science and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for large enterprises across Egypt and the MENA region. Led by Basma Rady, Beltone’s Chief Data Scientist and Robin’s Managing Director, the new firm offers a comprehensive portfolio of AI and […]

Morocco will open a new higher education school focused on digital engineering and artificial intelligence as part of its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. On July 4, Digital Transition Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni signed a tripartite agreement with Higher Education Minister Azzedine El Midaoui and FRDISI president André Azoulay to establish the Higher School of […]

Mozambique’s government plans to implement sweeping tax reforms and introduce AI tools to strengthen revenue collection by 2028, according to its Medium-Term Fiscal Scenario (CFMP) approved June 24. Key measures include revising VAT and corporate tax codes, cutting ineffective tax exemptions, and expanding the tax base by formalizing the informal economy. The government will also […]

South African healthcare leaders are outpacing their global counterparts when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence, particularly in clinical decision-making and exploring the potential of generative AI. Nearly two-thirds of these leaders have already rolled out remote patient monitoring solutions across a range of critical care areas, including mental health (62%), post-operative...

Traditional networking can be painfully hit-or-miss. Think quiet, awkward gatherings where strangers sporting name badges exchange polite small talk, hoping chance encounters might spark meaningful business connections. Most don’t. But artificial intelligence, best known for streamlining and automating processes, has an unexpected superpower: the ability to deliver events where the right...

Quantum computing is poised to redefine the boundaries of data security, offering groundbreaking solutions while threatening modern encryption’s foundations. For third-party IT providers, this duality presents both a challenge and an opportunity to lead organisations through one of the most significant technological transitions in decades. The quantum threat: shattering classical encryption...

MTN Group has embarked on an exciting journey to leverage responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI^) to reshape Africa at the leading edge of technology, igniting change, inspiring progress and creating a brighter future for generations to come. “AI is no longer an enabler — it’s the engine reshaping businesses, redefining value creation and rewriting the rules […]

FCM, a global leader in travel management across nearly 100 countries, has rolled out its next-generation virtual assistant ‘Sam’ to customers across South Africa, bringing conversational AI technology designed to tackle real-world travel challenges facing local businesses. More than just another chatbot, Sam uses machine learning to anticipate traveller needs, from real-time itinerary...

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has opened applications for its revamped MEST AI Startup Programme, aimed at equipping Africa’s top tech talents to build and scale globally competitive AI startups. MEST, based in Accra, Ghana, has trained and supported African software entrepreneurs for 17 years. Its updated flagship initiative offers a fully funded, […]

OpenAI is nearing the launch of an AI-powered web browser that could rival Google Chrome, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The browser is expected to debut within weeks and is designed to transform web browsing through native AI features, including a ChatGPT-style interface that reduces the need to click through to websites. […]