News from across Africa on AI, technology and business, and how they are changing health, farming, the environment and everyday life, including the good-news stories the usual news cycle misses.https://newzroom.africa/https://newzroom.africa/news/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/The East African Community adopts an AI strategy focusing on universities to boost AI skills, research and Kiswahili AI standards across member states.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTaitecheducationcivil-societyLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/nigerias-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/Nigeria’s Central Bank requires all cryptocurrency peer-to-peer transactions to be linked to verified bank payments under new rules.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMTbusinessBrian Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/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/Absa uses AI to reduce debt review application processing from four days to one, improving efficiency and customer experience.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMTaitechbusinessBrian Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/south-africas-pset-launches-ai-first-platform-to-automate-student-admissions/https://newzroom.africa/news/south-africas-pset-launches-ai-first-platform-to-automate-student-admissions/PSET’s new platform uses AI to reduce workload in South African admissions offices, speeding up application processing and improving efficiency.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTaitecheducationLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/ocient-raises-100m-to-boost-enterprise-agentic-ai-platform/https://newzroom.africa/news/ocient-raises-100m-to-boost-enterprise-agentic-ai-platform/Chicago-based Ocient secured $100 million in Series C funding to accelerate its AI data analytics platform for large-scale enterprise use.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMTaitechbusinesseducationBrian Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/ai-powered-appliances-face-infrastructure-hurdles-in-africa/https://newzroom.africa/news/ai-powered-appliances-face-infrastructure-hurdles-in-africa/Unstable power and limited internet access could delay AI appliance adoption in Africa, despite growing interest from manufacturers.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMTaitechbusinesseducationLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/humble-robotics-raises-51-million-to-develop-autonomous-freight-trucks/https://newzroom.africa/news/humble-robotics-raises-51-million-to-develop-autonomous-freight-trucks/Humble Robotics secured $51 million in Series A funding to advance autonomous electric trucks for regional freight, aiming for a 2027 commercial launch.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMTaitechbusinessBrian Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/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/A study of 100 African tech firms shows US leads in incorporation, UK in licences and teams, UAE in operations.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 02:00:00 GMTtechbusinesseducationBrian Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/kalepa-raises-75m-to-expand-ai-insurance-software/https://newzroom.africa/news/kalepa-raises-75m-to-expand-ai-insurance-software/Kalepa secured $75 million in Series B funding to grow its AI platform for insurance underwriting and enter new markets.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTaitechbusinessLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/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/Microsoft is applying AI to detect and remediate Windows vulnerabilities faster, improving update deployment and transparency.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:11:14 GMTaigood-newsLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/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/Kenya tops East African Community countries in youth AI readiness, scoring 48.7 and ranking 22nd among 56 Commonwealth nations.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMTaitechbusinesseducationcivil-societyLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/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/Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash offers longer 15-second videos, improved consistency, multi-turn editing, and 30% cost reduction for video generation.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:12:34 GMTaitechLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/web3bridge-shifts-focus-from-developer-training-to-startup-incubation/https://newzroom.africa/news/web3bridge-shifts-focus-from-developer-training-to-startup-incubation/After seven years training blockchain developers, Nigerian firm Web3Bridge launches a founder residency to support African tech startups.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:02:32 GMTtechbusinesseducationLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/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/Sentra has raised $150 million led by Capital One Ventures to protect enterprise data from AI agents. Its platform identifies sensitive data and restricts...Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:13:45 GMTaibusinessLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/ghana-dialysis-expansion/https://newzroom.africa/news/ghana-dialysis-expansion/Ghana dialysis access is expanding with new centers to help patients with chronic kidney disease throughout the country.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMThealthAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/csir-underwater-sonar-data-transmission/https://newzroom.africa/news/csir-underwater-sonar-data-transmission/South African researchers are advancing underwater communication tech that can transmit sonar images to the surface almost instantly.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMTtechAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/south-africa-satellite-manufacturing-newspace-systems/https://newzroom.africa/news/south-africa-satellite-manufacturing-newspace-systems/A Somerset West company is scaling production for the global space industry, with hardware already used on over 2,500 satellite missions worldwide.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTtechbusinessAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/us-backs-phalaborwa-rare-earths-project-50-million/https://newzroom.africa/news/us-backs-phalaborwa-rare-earths-project-50-million/The rare earths project in Phalaborwa receives $50 million investment to support a sustainable mineral supply chain.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMTbusinesstechcivil-societyAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/great-green-wall-post-frames-africas-land-restoration-drive/https://newzroom.africa/news/great-green-wall-post-frames-africas-land-restoration-drive/The Great Green Wall is transforming the Sahel with its efforts against land degradation and promoting sustainable development.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMTenvironmentbusinessagriculturecivil-societyAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/south-africa-china-duty-free-access/https://newzroom.africa/news/south-africa-china-duty-free-access/South Africa has signed a new trade deal with China to help local products reach more buyers overseas.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTbusinessagricultureAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/wits-professor-quantum-internet-south-africa/https://newzroom.africa/news/wits-professor-quantum-internet-south-africa/South Africa’s quantum internet project led by Wits physicist Andrew Forbes could transform national infrastructure, offering speeds millions of times faster than today.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMTtechgood-newsbusinesseducationAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/senegal-earth-architecture-worofila/https://newzroom.africa/news/senegal-earth-architecture-worofila/Nzinga B. Mboup leads the way in earth architecture Senegal, promoting sustainable building practices rooted in tradition.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTenvironmenttechAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/kenya-ghana-toxic-ewaste-policy-brief/https://newzroom.africa/news/kenya-ghana-toxic-ewaste-policy-brief/Examine the crisis of toxic e‑waste dumping in Kenya and Ghana and the urgent need for enforcement of recycling laws.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMTtechbusinesshealthenvironmenteducationcivil-societyAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/africa-cdc-spark-ncd-launch/https://newzroom.africa/news/africa-cdc-spark-ncd-launch/The Africa NCD surveillance initiative responds to critical health challenges like hypertension and diabetes via the SPARK-NCD Programme.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMThealthbusinesscivil-societyAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/world-tb-day-who-academy-digital-health/https://newzroom.africa/news/world-tb-day-who-academy-digital-health/World TB Day highlights the urgent need for better diagnostics. Discover the WHO's new guidelines for rapid tuberculosis detection.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:59:02 GMThealthbusinessAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/world-bank-240m-benin-mauritania-coastal-protection/https://newzroom.africa/news/world-bank-240m-benin-mauritania-coastal-protection/World Bank funding of $240 million aims to strengthen coastal resilience and create jobs in Benin and Mauritania.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTenvironmentbusinessagriculturecivil-societyAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/tanzania-ict-backbone-dr-congo/https://newzroom.africa/news/tanzania-ict-backbone-dr-congo/Tanzania’s Parliamentary Committee on Infrastructure has urged government to fast‑track the National ICT Backbone extension into DR Congo.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMTtechbusinessAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/mali-gold-revenue-distribution-2026/https://newzroom.africa/news/mali-gold-revenue-distribution-2026/Mali gold revenue distribution now directs $33 million to local communities for essential infrastructure projects.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:31:00 GMTbusinesshealtheducationcivil-societyAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/south-africa-rubin-observatory-alerts/https://newzroom.africa/news/south-africa-rubin-observatory-alerts/South African telescopes are responding to Rubin Observatory alerts. SALT and Lesedi are helping classify a rare stellar system and boosting astro-tourism in Sutherland.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:36:34 GMTtechgood-newsAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/cassava-cloud-partner-programme-ai-adoption-africa-latin-america/https://newzroom.africa/news/cassava-cloud-partner-programme-ai-adoption-africa-latin-america/Get insights into the Cassava Cloud Partner Programme and its role in enhancing technology collaboration across continents.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:41:55 GMTaitechAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/dangote-refinery-detergent-feedstock-plant/https://newzroom.africa/news/dangote-refinery-detergent-feedstock-plant/Aliko Dangote announces Africa’s largest detergent feedstock plant at the Dangote Refinery, set to produce 400 000 tonnes of LAB annually.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:21:53 GMTbusinessAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/south-african-researchers-detect-cosmic-radio-laser/https://newzroom.africa/news/south-african-researchers-detect-cosmic-radio-laser/South Africans react to the fascinating findings of a radio laser, a megamaser that reveals insights into galaxy collisions.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:20:25 GMTtechgood-newsAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/archaeologists-in-egypt-have-uncovered-a-4300-year-old-intact-mummy-at-saqqara/https://newzroom.africa/news/archaeologists-in-egypt-have-uncovered-a-4300-year-old-intact-mummy-at-saqqara/Archaeologists uncover a 4,300‑year‑old intact mummy at Saqqara. The discovery has people debating on grave ethics and cultural preservation. #Egypt #Saqqara #ArchaeologyMon, 23 Feb 2026 08:19:41 GMTtechgood-newsbusinessAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/lobito-corridor-copper-shipment-drc/https://newzroom.africa/news/lobito-corridor-copper-shipment-drc/The Lobito Corridor has completed its first 99.7% pure copper shipment from the DRC, signalling a major shift in African mining logistics.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMTbusinessgood-newsLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/r581bn-haier-launches-south-africa/https://newzroom.africa/news/r581bn-haier-launches-south-africa/Haier South Africa launch marks the entry of a global appliance leader into the competitive South African market.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMTbusinessLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/lenacapavir-kenya-backlash-hiv-prevention/https://newzroom.africa/news/lenacapavir-kenya-backlash-hiv-prevention/Lenacapavir arrives in Kenya, bringing hope for HIV prevention amid public skepticism and concerns about medical trust.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMThealthtechgood-newsLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/burkina-faso-completes-first-phase-of-ouagadougou-bobo-dioulasso-highway/https://newzroom.africa/news/burkina-faso-completes-first-phase-of-ouagadougou-bobo-dioulasso-highway/Burkina Faso completes Phase I of the Ouagadougou–Bobo Dioulasso highway. 332 km of right‑of‑way cleared in 60 days.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMTbusinessAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/rwanda-ai-partnership-anthropic-health-education/https://newzroom.africa/news/rwanda-ai-partnership-anthropic-health-education/Rwanda has signed an AI partnership with Anthropic to deploy AI in health, education, and public services. Commentary frames this as another leapfrogging moment. Skipping legacy systems.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMTaitechhealtheducationLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/china-africa-tariff-removal-2026/https://newzroom.africa/news/china-africa-tariff-removal-2026/China Africa tariff removal brings opportunities and concerns. Understand the impact on African exports to China before May 1.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMTbusinessgood-newsLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/access-to-electricity-africa-solar-micro-grids/https://newzroom.africa/news/access-to-electricity-africa-solar-micro-grids/Access to electricity in Africa is advancing with solar micro-grids, offering new solutions for towns, villages and businesses.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMTenvironmenttechbusinessAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/africa-rare-earths-project-secures-20m-state-backing/https://newzroom.africa/news/africa-rare-earths-project-secures-20m-state-backing/The Africa rare earths project in Northern Cape gets $20 million investment to support critical mineral production by 2030.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMTbusinesstechAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/tanzania-begins-drone-use-in-agriculture/https://newzroom.africa/news/tanzania-begins-drone-use-in-agriculture/Tanzania begins drone use in agriculture to enhance farm productivity and pest control as part of a national program.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMTtechagricultureAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/kenya-most-active-social-media-nation/https://newzroom.africa/news/kenya-most-active-social-media-nation/Kenya is the most active social media nation, with users spending five hours daily on various platforms and growing rapidly.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMTtechAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/nigeria-global-growth-2026/https://newzroom.africa/news/nigeria-global-growth-2026/Nigeria is projected to become Africa’s top contributor to global economic growth in 2026. New IMF estimates show Nigeria rising ahead of South Africa.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:01:00 GMTbusinessLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/ghana-cocoa-export-earnings-2025/https://newzroom.africa/news/ghana-cocoa-export-earnings-2025/Ghana’s cocoa export earnings surged to $3.9bn in 2025, more than double 2024 levels, driven by higher prices and export volumes.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:01:00 GMTbusinesshealthagricultureLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/zanzibar-receives-first-10-electric-buses-at-malindi-port/https://newzroom.africa/news/zanzibar-receives-first-10-electric-buses-at-malindi-port/Zanzibar electric buses arrive, marking the start of the Zan Bus project aimed at modernizing public transport in Zanzibar.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMTtechbusinessLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/world-internet-conference-addis-ababa/https://newzroom.africa/news/world-internet-conference-addis-ababa/World Internet Conference Addis Ababa will host the global tech summit in September, the first time the event is held outside China.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:02:00 GMTtechbusinessLlewellyn Williamshttps://newzroom.africa/news/bugesera-international-airport-rwanda/https://newzroom.africa/news/bugesera-international-airport-rwanda/Rwanda invests $499 million to accelerate Bugesera International Airport, a $2 billion project with Qatar Airways.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:59:00 GMTbusinessAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/ethiopian-airlines-orders-nine-boeing-787-dreamliners/https://newzroom.africa/news/ethiopian-airlines-orders-nine-boeing-787-dreamliners/Ethiopian Airlines confirms order of nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners to boost long-haul travel and modernise fleet.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:59:00 GMTbusinessenvironmentAngelica Rhodahttps://newzroom.africa/news/bobby-shabangu-wikimedia-board/https://newzroom.africa/news/bobby-shabangu-wikimedia-board/Bobby Shabangu elected as first African to Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees, marking historic representation.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:03:00 GMTtechaicivil-societyAngelica Rhoda