Meet IRIS: South Africa’s Revolutionary AI Teaching Robot Transforming Education
Multilingual AI tutor promises to bridge educational gaps across the nation DURBAN, South Africa — In a groundbreaking move that…
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Kenya’s Elly Savatia Has Won the 2025 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for His AI-Powered Sign-Language App, Terp 360
Nairobi, Kenya — In a breakthrough moment for accessibility technology in Africa, 24-year-old Kenyan entrepreneur Elly Savatia has been awarded…
Rwanda Becomes Africa’s First AI Scaling Hub After $17.5M Investment
Expanded Gates Foundation commitment positions East African nation at forefront of continental AI innovation Kigali, Rwanda — Rwanda has secured…
Africa’s AI Revolution: Strive Masiyiwa’s $720M Data Center Gambit
Cassava Technologies Partners with Nvidia to Build Continent’s First AI Factories JOHANNESBURG — In a move that could reshape Africa’s…
DRC Unveils Ambitious AI Strategy to Transform Economy by 2030
Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched its first national artificial intelligence strategy, marking a pivotal moment in…
Google Rolls Out Advanced AI Tools for University Students in Africa
Tech giant’s ambitious education initiative brings cutting-edge AI learning resources to six African nations Google has launched a major educational…
AI in African Forensics Gets Boost from International Partners
International collaboration promises to transform forensic capabilities across the continent Jos, Nigeria — Forensic science leaders from across Africa are…
UK Government Backs AI Projects in Africa at G20
Britain announces £2.75 million initiative to advance responsible AI innovation across the continent CAPE TOWN – The United Kingdom has…
UNESCO Unveils New AI Solutions for Africa at G20
GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA — UNESCO has announced an ambitious suite of artificial intelligence initiatives for Africa at this week’s G20…
AI’s Potential to Transform Energy, Oil & Gas Sectors in Africa
As industry leaders gather at Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, the “Powering the Intelligence Era” discussion reveals how artificial…