Zimbabwe Bets Big on AI Infrastructure to Leapfrog Digital Divide
Government unveils ambitious data center project as part of national AI strategy targeting banking, finance sectors Zimbabwe is positioning itself…
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Nigeria Poised to Lead Africa in AI Regulation as Landmark Bill Advances
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria is positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence governance in Africa, with lawmakers reviewing comprehensive…
Ethiopia Plans Dedicated AI University to Build Continental Technology Hub
ADDIS ABABA — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that Ethiopia is preparing to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence university…
Nigeria Launches First National AI Centre of Excellence at University of Jos
In a landmark move to bolster Nigeria’s position in the global artificial intelligence landscape, the Federal Government has announced the…
Cape Town Startup Shines: Nineteen58 Takes Top AI Honors at 2025 South African Startup Awards
Amid the elegant surroundings of the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town-based venture studio Nineteen58 emerged victorious in the AI…
Africa’s Green Compute Revolution: Unlocking $1.5 Trillion in AI-Driven Growth
In a continent brimming with untapped potential, a new opinion piece is sounding the alarm—and the opportunity—on Africa’s role in…
AI-Powered Solar Streetlights: The Innovation That Could Rescue Nigeria’s Troubled Coastal Highway
British and Nigerian firms propose transforming infrastructure into revenue-generating AI network LAGOS — After decades of false starts and mounting…
South Korean AI Firm Nota AI Brings Smart Traffic Technology to Nairobi
Seoul-based company leverages Middle East success to tackle Kenya’s urban mobility challenges Nairobi, Kenya — South Korean artificial intelligence company…
Google Partners with FATE Foundation to Launch $4M AI Upskilling Initiative Across Africa
A groundbreaking partnership aims to train over 30,000 students in advanced AI skills across four African nations Abuja, Nigeria —…
Africa Takes Bold Step on AI Risks: AU Advisory Group Convenes in Nairobi to Forge Continental Stance on Tech in Peace and Security
African leaders are racing to harness AI’s power while shielding the continent from its dangers. In a high-stakes two-day meeting…