11 h. ago AgrixTech: Cameroon’s AI Agritech Revolution I’m Rooting For

I’m calling it now: AgrixTech, a Cameroonian AI startup founded in 2018 by Adamou Nchange Kouotou and his team, is the future of African farming. As co-founder and CEO, Kouotou’s vision to empower smallholder farmers with AI-driven crop diagnostics is nothing short of brilliant. This mobile app, which helps farmers spot diseases and boost yields, [...]

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11 h. ago Intron Health: Nigeria’s AI Healthtech Hero I’m Cheering For

I’m sold on Intron Health, a Nigerian AI startup founded in 2020 by Dr. Tobi Olatunji and Olakunle Asekun. Their mission to revolutionize healthcare with speech recognition tailored for African accents is, in my opinion, a stroke of brilliance. In a continent where language barriers can cripple medical documentation, Intron is breaking down walls, and [...]

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11 h. ago Amini: Kenya’s AI Star Solving Africa’s Environmental Data Puzzle

I’m genuinely thrilled about Amini, a Nairobi-based AI startup founded in 2022 by Kate Kallot. In my view, this is the kind of bold, homegrown innovation Africa needs—tackling the continent’s environmental data scarcity with AI and satellite tech. Amini’s mission to deliver real-time insights for agriculture, insurance, and climate resilience is nothing short of revolutionary, [...]

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13 h. ago Africa’s AI Revolution: How Incubators and Accelerators Drive Innovation

Africa’s tech scene is buzzing, and artificial intelligence (AI) is the spark lighting up the continent’s entrepreneurial fire. From healthtech to agritech, AI startups are tackling Africa’s toughest challenges with audacious solutions. But raw talent and big ideas need nurturing, and that’s where incubators and accelerators come in—acting as the rocket fuel for the next [...]

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14 h. ago AI in African Education: Personalizing Learning for Diverse Classrooms

Africa’s classrooms are as diverse as its people—spanning urban hubs, rural villages, and everything in between. Yet, with teacher shortages, overcrowded schools, and limited resources, delivering quality education to all remains a steep challenge. Enter artificial intelligence (AI), which is quietly revolutionizing learning by personalizing education to meet individual student needs. From Nigeria’s AI tutors [...]

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24 h. ago LIVE: Inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli – 08 May 2025

The inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli continues in the Pietermaritzburg High Court.

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26 h. ago Ombud warns against cancelling insurance amid economic strain

The NFO has urged South Africans not to cancel their insurance policies

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38 h. ago African countries urged to collaborate to uplift female entrepreneurs

Jessica Annor called on banks to remove barriers that hinder women from accessing business funding.

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43 h. ago NSFAS confirms R1.3 billion paid for student accommodation in 2025

NSFAS says it has paid R1.3 billion to private service providers for student accommodation in 2025.

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44 h. ago SA faces looming gas shortage despite recent discoveries: PASA

South Africa is expected to face natural gas shortages from next year despite discoveries.

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48 h. ago LIVE: Inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli – 07 May 2025

The inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli continues.

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49 h. ago Student federation calls for minister’s intervention amid evictions

Thousands of students across universities in South Africa have reportedly received eviction letters.

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49 h. ago Gauteng launches medical assessment programme for former mineworkers

The aim is to trace and assist ex-mine workers who may be eligible for social security benefits.

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50 h. ago South Africa’s hypertension crisis continues to worsen, experts warn

May marks World Hypertension Month and Measurement Month.

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68 h. ago Burns Awareness Week kicks off as winter raises injury risks

According to WHO, an estimated 3.2% of people in South Africa sustain burn injuries each year.

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68 h. ago Power restored to Weskoppies Hospital after R1.2 million debt payment

Modiba says the hospital ensures continuous electricity through making additional payments.

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3 d. ago LIVE: Inquest into the death of Chief Albert Luthuli – 06 May 2025

The Albert Luthuli Inquest continues in the Pietermaritzurg High Court.

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3 d. ago NY asks judge to bar Trump from killing congestion pricing program

New York launched a first-in-the-nation program in January, charging most passenger vehicles a toll

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3 d. ago Africa must utilise agriculture to alleviate hunger: AU commissioner

AU Commissioner says Africa should utilise agriculture to alleviate hunger.

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3 d. ago The 18 African cardinal electors that will vote for new pope

The Vatican announced on 28 April that the conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on 7 May.

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