21 h. ago Moroccan Students Develop AI System to Predict Wildfires and Boost Agricultural Resilience

Master’s students in Data Science and Big Data at Hassan II University in Casablanca have developed an AI-powered system that predicts wildfire risks and supports smarter agricultural management. Unveiled at the “AI for All–ESSOR” event, the project uses historical weather data and real-time satellite imagery from NASA’s FIRMS to forecast wildfires. It applies machine learning [...]

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21 h. ago Naver, NVIDIA to Build AI Data Center in Morocco for EMEA Expansion

Naver announced plans to build a next-generation AI data center in Morocco in partnership with NVIDIA, Nexus Core Systems, and investment firm Lloyd Capital. The consortium will launch phase one in the fourth quarter, aiming to offer sovereign AI computing services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Leveraging Morocco’s strategic location – just [...]

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21 h. ago AI Model Predicts Child Malnutrition in Kenya Six Months Ahead

A team of researchers from USC, Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab, Amref Health Africa, and Kenya’s Ministry of Health has developed an AI model that can forecast acute child malnutrition in Kenya up to six months in advance with 86% accuracy. By combining clinical data from over 17,000 Kenyan health facilities with satellite imagery on [...]

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4 d. ago Hlabisa proposes relocations after Eastern Cape flood disaster

To save their lives they should not say build for use or live us to die here

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5 d. ago National Assembly passes Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals

There were two abstention from Build One South Africa (BOSA).

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6 d. ago SA Startup 4C Predictions Bets Big on Transparent AI for Global Markets

In the world of AI, forecasts aren’t just data – they’re belief. That’s the insight behind 4C Predictions, a South African startup building a transparent, AI-powered prediction marketplace with global ambitions. While much of the AI spotlight shines on Silicon Valley or Shenzhen, 4C is proving that deep tech can thrive in Cape Town too. [...]

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7 d. ago Ethiopia’s PM Urges Africa to Build Homegrown AI for Inclusive Growth

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged African nations to develop homegrown artificial intelligence, warning that relying on foreign-built tools could deepen inequality. Speaking at the Ethiopian Technology Expo, Ahmed said Africa must “become innovators and owners of our future,” stressing the need for AI systems built to address the continent’s specific challenges. “Africa must [...]

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7 d. ago Meta Opens Applications for 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator in Africa

Applications are now open for the 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator, an AI-focused program supporting startups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal. The initiative aims to help founders build scalable, locally relevant solutions using Meta’s open-source Llama language models. The 8-month program includes a 6-week intensive accelerator and six months of post-program support. Startups working [...]

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9 d. ago Moustapha Cissé: Championing AI for Africa’s Future Beyond Google

Moustapha Cissé sees artificial intelligence not as a looming threat but as a tool to uplift Africa. A trailblazing AI researcher, Cissé has spent years proving that technology can address the continent’s unique challenges—healthcare gaps, agricultural inefficiencies, and educational barriers—while dismantling biases that often plague AI systems. After leading Google’s AI Center in Accra, Ghana, [...]

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9 d. ago Nigeria Launches AgriConnect to Digitally Empower Farmers with AI and Connectivity

The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, has launched the AgriConnect Initiative – an ambitious program to digitally empower Nigerian farmers through AI, smart devices, and real-time access to agronomic data. Unveiled at the Cultural Centre Complex in Ogun State, the pilot is a collaboration between the Ministry, Huawei Technologies, [...]

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1 week ago DeepSeek AI Accused of Training on Google Gemini Outputs Amid Data Contamination Concerns

Chinese AI lab DeepSeek is under renewed scrutiny following the release of its updated R1 model, with researchers suggesting it may have been trained on outputs from Google’s Gemini models. Developer Sam Paech pointed to linguistic similarities between DeepSeek’s R1-0528 and Gemini 2.5 Pro, claiming in a post on X that the model’s phrasing patterns [...]

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2 w. ago Qualcomm Shortlists 10 African Startups for 2025 ‘Make in Africa’ Mentorship Program

Qualcomm has named 10 startups for its 2025 Make in Africa mentorship program, part of its Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform. The equity-free program, now in its third year, supports early-stage deep-tech startups applying 5G, AI/ML, IoT, and edge technologies to build scalable solutions across sectors. This year, Qualcomm received 435 applications from 19 countries. The [...]

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2 w. ago Meyiwa trial to resume after defence requested vehicle tracking data

Meyiwa was shot and killed while at Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus.

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2 w. ago AI’s Power Problem: Researcher Warns of Soaring Energy Use and Climate Impact

A new analysis by environmental researcher Alex de Vries-Gao is raising the alarm on artificial intelligence’s rapidly growing appetite for electricity—and the climate consequences that come with it. Published in the journal Joule, de Vries-Gao’s study explores how large-scale AI systems like ChatGPT are helping to push global data center energy use to new highs. [...]

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2 w. ago From Rice Fields to AI Fields: How a Chatbot Is Revolutionizing Farming in Kenya

Henry Gichobi, a rice farmer in central Kenya, doesn’t rely on guesswork to grow his crops anymore. Instead, he consults a WhatsApp chatbot. The chatbot – powered by Virtual Agronomist, an artificial intelligence tool developed by the global nonprofit Innovative Solutions for Decision Agriculture – uses satellite data to assess soil fertility and recommend the [...]

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3 w. ago SARS Supercharges Tax Collection With AI Muscle and R7.5 Billion Boost

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is getting a high-tech upgrade – and it’s not just about new coffee machines in the break room. Armed with artificial intelligence, sharper data analytics, and a R7.5 billion budget boost over the next three years, SARS is gearing up to meet an ambitious new revenue target. Finance Minister [...]

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3 w. ago Berkane win Confederation Cup after stalemate in second leg of final

Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane won the African Confederation Cup on Sunday

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3 w. ago Verstappen a ‘pipe dream’ until Aston build a better car: Newey

Champion Verstappen has won two of seven races this season.

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3 w. ago From Spaza to Spotlight: Township Data Collectors Put South Africa’s Informal Economy on the Map

A new tech initiative is turning township residents into digital trailblazers – one corner shop at a time. Timbuk2, a South African AI startup, has launched a groundbreaking project that pays everyday people to map the informal businesses that fuel their communities. Armed with smartphones and purpose, participants – called “data agents” – roam their [...]

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4 w. ago SA U20 side make history by winning U20 Afcon against Morocco

The South African U20 side has made history by winning the U20 Afcon for the first time on Sunday.

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