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.
Education
Schools, skills and learning.
AI
AI
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.
AI
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.
AI
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.
Tech
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.
AI
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.
Tech
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.
Tech
Wits Physicist Advances Quantum Internet Project in 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.
Tech
Kenya and Ghana Confront Toxic E‑Waste Dumping in Landmark Policy Brief
Examine the crisis of toxic e‑waste dumping in Kenya and Ghana and the urgent need for enforcement of recycling laws.
Business
Mali Shares $33 Million in Gold Revenue with Local Communities
Mali gold revenue distribution now directs $33 million to local communities for essential infrastructure projects.
AI
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.
Business
Ghana’s multidimensional poverty rate falls for third consecutive quarter
Ghana's multidimensional poverty rate continues to decline. Discover the latest statistics and improvements in living conditions.
Health
Kenya Boda Girls ride to support maternal care in remote communities
Kenya Boda Girls ride to help pregnant women reach clinics in remote areas with free and safe maternal transport.
AI
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.
Business
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.
AI
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.