Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Gains Traction In Africa, Raising Concerns Over Data Privacy And Dependence
Chinese startup DeepSeek caused turbulence in the global AI market earlier this year with its claim that its large language…
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TICAD9 spotlights AI as Japan launches major talent-development initiatives for Africa
AI took center stage at TICAD9, the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development, held in Yokohama in August 2025…
Vodacom Deepens Google Cloud Partnership To Deploy Generative AI And Build New Digital Services For Africa
Vodacom Group has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud, adopting the company’s data-analytics tools and generative AI models to create…
G20 Wraps South Africa Summit With Focus On Critical Minerals, Jobs And Artificial Intelligence
World leaders at the G20 summit in South Africa opened the final day on Sunday with a plenary session held…
Google Launches Gemini 3, Ushering In A New Era Of Agentic AI For South Africa
Google has announced the launch of Gemini 3, its most intelligent and capable AI model yet. Designed to bring state-of-the-art…
Lamola Says South Africa Will Use G20 Summit To Push For Fairer Trade, Beneficiation And Digital Revenue Reform
International Relations and Co-operation Minister Ronald Lamola on Thursday outlined the economic issues South Africa plans to raise when world…
AI-driven cyber attacks surge across Africa, with Ethiopia facing highest weekly assault rate
Africa is experiencing a rapid escalation in cyber attacks accelerated by artificial intelligence and widespread digitalisation, according to the African…
MTN and Microsoft partner to expand AI-powered learning and productivity tools across Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, and Microsoft have announced a partnership to broaden access to artificial intelligence-powered learning and…
IBM Study: Middle East and Africa Chief Data Officers Redefine Strategies as AI Ambitions Outpace Readiness
A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving…
HONOR Showcases Human-Centric Innovation at Africa Tech Festival 2025
Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR wrapped up a successful three days at the Africa Tech Festival 2025, leaving…