Google Invests $2.85 Million to Strengthen South Africa’s AI Skills, Education, and Cybersecurity
On the eve of AI Expo Africa 2025, Google.org announced a $2.85 million (~R49 million) investment to boost AI skills…
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Nigeria’s NITDA Leads Africa’s Digital Transformation under Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi
Nigeria’s digital revolution is accelerating under the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and its Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, whose…
Mukuru and JUMO Launch ‘Fast Loan’ to Expand Credit Access for South Africa’s Underserved
Fintech leaders Mukuru and JUMO have joined forces to launch Fast Loan, an AI-powered, mobile-first credit solution designed to help…
Africa’s Entertainment and Media Sectors Surge Ahead with AI, Mobile Innovation and Youth-Led Digital Growth
Africa’s leading entertainment and media (E&M) industries are outperforming global growth averages, driven by mobile-first audiences, digital innovation, and the…
South Africa’s National AI Policy Nears Cabinet Approval – Minister Solly Malatsi
South Africa is edging closer to finalising its long-awaited National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, with Communications and Digital Technologies Minister…
South Africa’s Locstat Secures €2.5 Million to Scale Graph AI and Real-Time Analytics Across Africa and Europe
South African artificial intelligence (AI) company Locstat has raised €2.5 million (US$2.3 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led…
Kenya’s AI Skilling Initiative Sets Benchmark for Africa’s Digital Workforce Development
Kenya’s AI Skilling Initiative (AINSI) is emerging as a model for African nations seeking to build the skills and talent…