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.
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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.
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South Africa’s 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Cassava Technologies Launches Cloud Partner Programme to Accelerate AI Adoption
Get insights into the Cassava Cloud Partner Programme and its role in enhancing technology collaboration across continents.
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Rwanda signs AI partnership with Anthropic for public services
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.
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Africa’s First Seat at Wikimedia: Bobby Shabangu Elected to Board
Bobby Shabangu elected as first African to Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees, marking historic representation.
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Huawei highlights automation and AI as pillars of modern power grids
Huawei has outlined how automation, digitalisation and artificial intelligence are reshaping power grids as utilities adapt to renewable energy and rising electricity demand.
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Africa adopts AI-driven healthcare as Gates, OpenAI back $50m rollout
Africa is scaling AI-driven healthcare as the Gates Foundation and OpenAI launch a $50m programme targeting clinics and workforce shortages.
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Masakhane Hub Announces Funding to Boost AI for 50 African Languages
Masakhane Hub launches funding to support AI datasets for 50 African languages and improve digital inclusion across the continent.
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Vodacom named Africa's Top Employer for third year running
Vodacom Group named Africa’s Top Employer for a third consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute, recognised for innovation and ethical AI.
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Senegal prepares for Robotics for Good Youth Challenge 2026
Senegal launches its Robotics for Good Youth Challenge, preparing young innovators for the 2026 global finals in Geneva.
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Mangrove loss increases vulnerability in the Niger Delta as new model tracks ecosystem decline
New modelling reveals how mangrove loss is increasing flood risks in the Niger Delta and highlights the need for urgent restoration and protection.