Sygnia CEO Launches Venture Capital Fund to Keep South African AI Startups at Home
Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka is launching a venture capital fund to invest in South African startups developing artificial…
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South African Startup Untapped AI Builds Local Voice Automation to Solve Accent and Latency Gaps
Two structural barriers have long limited the effectiveness of global AI voice platforms in South Africa: lack of local accent…
Addis Ababa to Host AI Leadership Forum During African Union Summit Week
Africa Fintech Summit, in partnership with OpenAI and ALX Ethiopia, will convene policymakers, technology builders, investors and infrastructure leaders in…
Absa Expands ElevateHer AI Program Across Nine African Markets
As Africa’s digital economy expands, demand for artificial intelligence and digital skills is rising rapidly across the continent. Women, however,…
Over 60% of South African Public Servants Are Optimistic About AI
Over 60% of public servants in South Africa are optimistic about AI adoption, with the country ranking fourth globally, according…
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…
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…