The University of Pretoria (UP) has been ranked the top institution in South Africa for artificial intelligence research, according to…
Browsing: Regional Spotlights
Africa’s AI scene is as diverse as its landscapes. We zoom into each region’s unique vibe—celebrating local innovators, policies, and projects. Whether it’s East Africa’s startup buzz or West Africa’s policy wins, these stories are bold, regional, and oh-so-African.
Policymakers, business leaders, academics, and other stakeholders are gathering in Lagos for the African Digital Economy and Inclusion Conference to…
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande has called on South Africa’s universities to speed up the adoption of artificial…
The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has encouraged African universities to embrace the global digital revolution…
The 2025 West Africa Broadcasting Convention kicked off with a keynote from Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, Director-General of Voice of…
A growing diplomatic rift between South Africa and Taiwan is sparking concern across the tech and AI sectors, with experts…
Nvidia has partnered with Cassava Technologies in a landmark $700 million deal to build AI-ready data centers across Africa, marking…
South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, led a high-level delegation to China to attract investment and…
African universities risk falling behind if they fail to adopt formal policies guiding the use of artificial intelligence, experts told…
Uganda’s push to digitally connect 80% of its population by 2030 took center stage during a side event at the…