Google Launches Open Speech Dataset to Expand AI for African Languages
Google, working with research institutions across Africa, has introduced WAXAL, an open-access speech dataset designed to improve artificial intelligence technologies…
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South African coach Thabo Senong breaks silence on his sudden departure from Highlanders
South African coach Thabo Senong has revealed what transpired between him and Highlanders, leading to his premature departure from the…
South African Artist Uses AI-Generated Comics to Spotlight Community Issues
Thembelani Mkhize, 32, is using AI-generated comics to highlight community issues and help residents better understand what is happening around…
Okiru: Ai-powered Compliance And Real Transformation For South African Business
In a world where rules around transformation, skills development, employment equity, and B-BBEE are constantly evolving, many companies struggle to…
Gates Foundation, OpenAI Launch $50M AI Partnership to Support African Health Systems
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are launching a $50 million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to strengthen…
South African Farmers Turn to AI to Boost Productivity and Navigate Red Tape
South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according…
Details on the format of CAF’s new African Nations League tournament
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the introduction of a new tournament, the African…
The African AI Community unites for Applied Machine Learning Days Africa 2026 at Witwatersrand University
Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) Africa ( returns with its most ambitious edition yet at Witwatersrand University (Wits) in Johannesburg.…
UNESCO, World Bank Urge African Policymakers to Prioritize Sustainable AI
UNESCO and the World Bank convened senior information and communication technology policymakers from across Africa to examine technical and policy…
South African Startup Launches AI Platform to Improve Road Safety, Fleet Efficiency
A newly established South African startup has launched an artificial intelligence platform aimed at reshaping transportation and mobility across Africa,…