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South Africa

Zipline Set To Receive $150 Million From U.S. If African Governments Sign National Drone-Delivery Expansion Deals

Today at 11:38 AM, via iAfrica

Zipline, the U.S.-based drone logistics company backed by Goldman Sachs and Sequoia Capital, could receive $150 million from the U.S. Department of State — but only if governments in Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Nigeria sign national expansion agreements. The funding is structured as a “pay-for-performance” initiative aimed at scaling the company’s AI-driven medical-delivery infrastructure […]

South Africa

Implats Looks To AI To Improve Mine Safety After Fatal Shaft Accident

Today at 11:35 AM, via iAfrica

South Africa’s mining sector may have recorded its lowest fatality rate in 2024, but with 30 deaths reported so far in 2025, companies are pursuing new approaches to achieve “zero harm.” Impala Platinum (Implats) is among the firms turning to artificial intelligence to strengthen safety at its Rustenburg operations in the North West. “We need […]

Education

Africa: ‘It’s Not a Funding Crisis, It’s a Justice Crisis’ – Shrinking Global Aid Threatens Women’s Rights’

Today at 10:33 AM, via AllAfrica

[allAfrica] Nairobi, Kenya — The world is facing increasing inequalities, crises, and needs, which are undermining the support available to millions of people. Global experts have warned that funding gaps and uneven political will threaten progress in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Reduced budgets, restrictive policies, and rising anti-gender movements are...