# Newzroom dot Africa

> Newzroom dot Africa is a news site based in Cape Town, South Africa, publishing at newzroom.africa. It reports on AI, technology and business across Africa and how they reach health, farming, education, the environment and communities, plus good-news stories from civil society. Free to read. Formerly Newz.Africa at newz.africa (renamed and moved in November 2026).

## Who we are
- Name: Newzroom dot Africa. Earlier name: Newz.Africa, at newz.africa.
- Editor: Llewellyn Williams. Writers: Brian Williams, Angelica Rhoda. Profiles: https://newzroom.africa/authors/llewellyn-williams/
- Based in: Cape Town, South Africa. Covers: Africa first, plus major global AI and technology news.

## What we publish
- [AI](https://newzroom.africa/topics/ai/): Artificial intelligence across Africa and the world. 20 stories.
- [Tech](https://newzroom.africa/topics/tech/): Telecoms, internet, devices, software and startups. 43 stories.
- [Business](https://newzroom.africa/topics/business/): Companies, funding, trade and jobs. 49 stories.
- [Health](https://newzroom.africa/topics/health/): Clinics, medicine and public health, especially where technology reaches rural communities. 13 stories.
- [Environment](https://newzroom.africa/topics/environment/): Climate, conservation, energy and water. 12 stories.
- [Farming](https://newzroom.africa/topics/agriculture/): Farmers, food and the tools that help them. 6 stories.
- [Education](https://newzroom.africa/topics/education/): Schools, skills and learning. 16 stories.
- [Civil society](https://newzroom.africa/topics/civil-society/): Non-profits, community groups and the people running them. 16 stories.
- [Good news](https://newzroom.africa/topics/good-news/): Things going right in Africa that rarely make the headlines. 11 stories.

## How we work (each point is on the site)
- **Primary sources.** Stories come from the organisations involved, governments, research bodies and press releases, and link to their main source. https://newzroom.africa/editorial-policy/
- **Checked before publishing.** Facts, figures, names and quotes must appear in the source; quotes are word for word or not used. AI tools help research and draft; unchecked stories are not published. https://newzroom.africa/editorial-policy/
- **Independent.** No paid coverage. Press releases are checked before anything runs.
- **Corrections.** Mistakes are fixed and noted at the end of the story. https://newzroom.africa/corrections/

## Send us news
- Press releases and story tips: press@newzroom.africa. Guidance: https://newzroom.africa/contact/

## Contact
- press@newzroom.africa
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newzdotafrika/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/34453316/
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/newzdotafrica.bsky.social
- Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@newzdotafrica

## Main pages
- [Front page](https://newzroom.africa/): the day's stories.
- [About](https://newzroom.africa/about/): who we are.
- [Questions](https://newzroom.africa/questions/): plain answers about Newzroom dot Africa.
- [Editorial policy](https://newzroom.africa/editorial-policy/): how stories are chosen, written and checked.
- [Corrections](https://newzroom.africa/corrections/): how to report a mistake.
- [Contact](https://newzroom.africa/contact/): how to send news and press releases.

## Latest stories
- [East African Community places universities at centre of regional AI strategy](https://newzroom.africa/news/east-african-community-places-universities-at-centre-of-regional-ai-strategy/) (6 November 2026): The East African Community adopts an AI strategy focusing on universities to boost AI skills, research and Kiswahili AI standards across member states.
- [Nigeria’s Central Bank mandates bank linkage for all crypto P2P payments](https://newzroom.africa/news/nigerias-central-bank-mandates-bank-linkage-for-all-crypto-p2p-payments/) (6 November 2026): Nigeria’s Central Bank requires all cryptocurrency peer-to-peer transactions to be linked to verified bank payments under new rules.
- [Absa cuts debt review time from four days to one using AI](https://newzroom.africa/news/absa-cuts-debt-review-time-from-four-days-to-one-using-ai/) (6 November 2026): Absa uses AI to reduce debt review application processing from four days to one, improving efficiency and customer experience.
- [South Africa’s PSET launches AI-first platform to automate student admissions](https://newzroom.africa/news/south-africas-pset-launches-ai-first-platform-to-automate-student-admissions/) (6 November 2026): PSET’s new platform uses AI to reduce workload in South African admissions offices, speeding up application processing and improving efficiency.
- [Ocient raises $100m to boost enterprise agentic AI platform](https://newzroom.africa/news/ocient-raises-100m-to-boost-enterprise-agentic-ai-platform/) (6 November 2026): Chicago-based Ocient secured $100 million in Series C funding to accelerate its AI data analytics platform for large-scale enterprise use.
- [AI-powered appliances face infrastructure hurdles in Africa](https://newzroom.africa/news/ai-powered-appliances-face-infrastructure-hurdles-in-africa/) (6 November 2026): Unstable power and limited internet access could delay AI appliance adoption in Africa, despite growing interest from manufacturers.
- [Humble Robotics raises $51 million to develop autonomous freight trucks](https://newzroom.africa/news/humble-robotics-raises-51-million-to-develop-autonomous-freight-trucks/) (6 November 2026): Humble Robotics secured $51 million in Series A funding to advance autonomous electric trucks for regional freight, aiming for a 2027 commercial launch.
- [African startups use US for fundraising, UK for licences, UAE for operations](https://newzroom.africa/news/african-startups-use-us-for-fundraising-uk-for-licences-uae-for-operations/) (6 November 2026): A study of 100 African tech firms shows US leads in incorporation, UK in licences and teams, UAE in operations.
- [Kalepa raises $75m to expand AI insurance software](https://newzroom.africa/news/kalepa-raises-75m-to-expand-ai-insurance-software/) (6 November 2026): Kalepa secured $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI platform for insurance underwriting and enter new markets.
- [Microsoft uses AI to speed up finding and fixing Windows security flaws](https://newzroom.africa/news/microsoft-uses-ai-to-speed-up-finding-and-fixing-windows-security-flaws/) (5 November 2026): Microsoft is applying AI to detect and remediate Windows vulnerabilities faster, improving update deployment and transparency.
- [Kenya leads East Africa in youth AI readiness, ranks 22nd in Commonwealth](https://newzroom.africa/news/kenya-leads-east-africa-in-youth-ai-readiness-ranks-22nd-in-commonwealth/) (5 November 2026): Kenya tops East African Community countries in youth AI readiness, scoring 48.7 and ranking 22nd among 56 Commonwealth nations.
- [Google DeepMind launches Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash with 15-second video clips and 30% lower cost](https://newzroom.africa/news/google-deepmind-launches-gemini-omni-1-2-flash-with-15-second-video-clips-and-30-lower-cost/) (5 November 2026): Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash offers longer 15-second videos, improved consistency, multi-turn editing, and 30% cost reduction for video generation.
- [Web3Bridge shifts focus from developer training to startup incubation](https://newzroom.africa/news/web3bridge-shifts-focus-from-developer-training-to-startup-incubation/) (5 November 2026): After seven years training blockchain developers, Nigerian firm Web3Bridge launches a founder residency to support African tech startups.
- [Sentra raises $150 million to secure enterprise data from AI agents](https://newzroom.africa/news/sentra-raises-150-million-to-secure-enterprise-data-from-ai-agents/) (5 November 2026): Sentra has raised $150 million led by Capital One Ventures to protect enterprise data from AI agents. Its platform identifies sensitive data and restricts...
- [Ghana Expands Free Dialysis Services to Regional Hospitals](https://newzroom.africa/news/ghana-dialysis-expansion/) (22 April 2026): Ghana dialysis access is expanding with new centers to help patients with chronic kidney disease throughout the country.
- [CSIR develops underwater system to transmit sonar data faster](https://newzroom.africa/news/csir-underwater-sonar-data-transmission/) (21 April 2026): South African researchers are advancing underwater communication tech that can transmit sonar images to the surface almost instantly.
- [South African manufacturer scales output for global satellite industry](https://newzroom.africa/news/south-africa-satellite-manufacturing-newspace-systems/) (20 April 2026): A Somerset West company is scaling production for the global space industry, with hardware already used on over 2,500 satellite missions worldwide.
- [US backs Phalaborwa rare earths project with $50 million](https://newzroom.africa/news/us-backs-phalaborwa-rare-earths-project-50-million/) (20 April 2026): The rare earths project in Phalaborwa receives $50 million investment to support a sustainable mineral supply chain.
- [Great Green Wall post frames Africa’s land restoration drive](https://newzroom.africa/news/great-green-wall-post-frames-africas-land-restoration-drive/) (16 April 2026): The Great Green Wall is transforming the Sahel with its efforts against land degradation and promoting sustainable development.
- [South Africa Secures Duty-Free Access to China Under CAEPA From May 2026](https://newzroom.africa/news/south-africa-china-duty-free-access/) (15 April 2026): South Africa has signed a new trade deal with China to help local products reach more buyers overseas.

## Questions people ask (from https://newzroom.africa/questions/)
- **What is Newzroom dot Africa?** Newzroom dot Africa is a news site based in Cape Town, South Africa. It reports on AI, technology and business across Africa, and on how they reach clinics, farms, schools and communities, including in rural areas. It also carries good-news stories from non-profits and community groups. It publishes at newzroom.africa.
- **What does Newzroom dot Africa cover?** Nine topics: AI, technology, business, health, environment, farming, education, civil society and good news. Africa comes first, and the site also reports major global AI and technology news, such as new AI models and big investments, explaining what they mean for African readers when there is a real link.
- **Who writes for Newzroom dot Africa?** Llewellyn Williams is the editor. Brian Williams, a retired Department of Education official with a master's degree in Mathematical Education, writes on AI and education. Angelica Rhoda wrote for the site in its first months. Every story carries its writer's name, and each writer has a page with a profile.
- **Where does Newzroom dot Africa get its news?** From primary sources: the announcements of the companies and organisations involved, government statements, research bodies, and press releases sent to the newsroom. Each story names its main source and links to it. Other outlets are used only to confirm facts, and are credited when they are.
- **Does Newzroom dot Africa use AI to write stories?** Yes. The newsroom uses AI tools to help research and draft stories. Every story is checked against its source before it is published: facts, figures, names and quotes must appear in the source, quotes are used word for word or not at all, and stories that cannot be checked are not published.
- **How do I send a press release to Newzroom dot Africa?** Email press@newzroom.africa from your organisation's own address. Put the news in the first lines, include names, numbers and dates that can be checked, a named person to quote, and a photo you own with a credit. Non-profits, community groups, researchers and companies are all welcome.
- **Does Newzroom dot Africa charge for coverage?** No. Newzroom dot Africa does not charge for coverage and does not publish paid stories. Press releases are treated as information to report on and are checked before anything runs. Advertising, if it appears, is labelled and kept separate from the news.
- **Is Newzroom dot Africa free to read?** Yes. Every story is free to read, with no account or subscription needed. You can follow new stories by RSS or on Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Mastodon.
- **How do I report a mistake in a Newzroom dot Africa story?** Email press@newzroom.africa with the link to the story and what needs fixing. Every report is checked against the source. Corrected stories get a note at the end saying what changed and when, and a story that is wrong at its core is taken down.
- **Was Newzroom dot Africa called Newz.Africa?** Yes. In November 2026 Newz.Africa became Newzroom dot Africa and moved from newz.africa to newzroom.africa. Stories kept from the old site moved with it, and their old links lead to the new pages.
- **Does Newzroom dot Africa report good news?** Yes. Good news is one of its nine topics: things going right in Africa that rarely make the headlines, from non-profits, community groups, researchers and companies. Organisations doing good work can send their news to the newsroom for checking and coverage.
- **How can I follow Newzroom dot Africa?** By RSS at newzroom.africa/rss.xml, or on Facebook (newzdotafrika), LinkedIn, Bluesky (newzdotafrica.bsky.social) and Mastodon (@newzdotafrica@mastodon.social). New stories are shared there as they are published.

## More
- Every page: https://newzroom.africa/sitemap.xml
- News from the last two days: https://newzroom.africa/news-sitemap.xml
- Feeds: https://newzroom.africa/rss.xml and https://newzroom.africa/feed.json
- The words of every page in one file: https://newzroom.africa/llms-full.txt

Last updated: 2026-11-06