23 h. ago Green hydrogen could create 4 mln jobs in Africa by 2050: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa says more than 52 large scale hydrogen projects have been announced across the continent.

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25 h. ago Africa poised to lead global green hydrogen revolution: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa emphasises the continent’s immense potential in renewable energy

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29 h. ago Ramaphosa to address Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town

The summit comes at a crucial time for the continent's clean energy transition.

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39 h. ago Proteas lose four quick wickets to leave day 1 of WTC final even

It was a pretty even day at the office for South Africa and Australia after day one at Lords.

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41 h. ago National Assembly passes Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals

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

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3 d. ago Thunberg departs Israel after Gaza blockade protest detention

This comes after Israeli forces had taken command of a charity vessel that contained 12 activists

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3 d. ago Africa’s First Multilingual AI Model Shrunk By 75% in Global Challenge

Africa’s first multilingual small language model, InkubaLM, has been compressed by 75% without losing performance – making it more efficient for low-resource environments. The breakthrough came from the Buzuzu-Mavi Challenge, a global competition hosted by Lelapa AI in partnership with Zindi. The challenge drew 490 participants from 61 countries to reduce the size of InkubaLM, [...]

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4 d. ago UKZN First in South Africa to Equip Visually Impaired Students with AI Smart Glasses

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has become the first South African university to provide visually impaired students with Envision Smart AI Glasses – an advanced assistive device powered by artificial intelligence to enhance independence. Five students—Bright Sello, Thandeka Ngcobo, Londiwe Ndaba, Siboniso Mabuza, and Thembisa Xolo – received the glasses, valued at R75,000 each, through [...]

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4 d. ago Absa Becomes First African Bank To Launch Agentic AI For Customers

Absa Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa – and one of the first globally – to deploy agentic AI for customer use, according to Salesforce. The announcement was made at the Agentforce World Tour in Johannesburg this week. The bank’s AI-powered chatbot, Abby, runs on Salesforce’s Agentforce platform and offers dynamic, contextual [...]

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4 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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4 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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5 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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5 d. ago AI in African Elections: Kenya and Nigeria Weigh Innovation Against Trust

As Africa’s major democracies explore the use of artificial intelligence in elections, both optimism and caution are shaping the conversation. Kenya, with general elections due in two years, is taking early steps. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been consulting stakeholders on the role of AI, social media, and digital platforms in election [...]

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5 d. ago Ghana, UAE Ink $1B Deal to Launch Africa’s Largest Innovation and AI Hub

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub – an ambitious project aimed at accelerating Ghana’s digital transformation and solidifying its status as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging tech. The agreement was signed by Ghana’s [...]

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7 d. ago Ramaphosa sends condolences to family of Zambia’s Edgar Lungu

Lungu died on Thursday and was receiving medical care in South Africa for an unspecified illness.

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1 week ago Israeli military fires shots near Gaza aid distribution site

Three Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting in Gaza.

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1 week ago Three reported killed and dozens wounded near aid site in Gaza

Israeli military denied firing at people collecting aid says deaths reported in Gaza are fabricated.

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1 week 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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1 week ago South Africa power hitter Klaasen retires from international cricket

Klaasen retires after achieving 1,000 runs in 58 T20 internationals at a strike rate of 141.84.

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1 week ago South Sudan Joins Smart Africa Trust Alliance to Boost Digital Trust

South Sudan has joined the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA), becoming the 17th country to sign the declaration promoting trusted digital services across the continent. ICT Minister Michael Makuei Lueth signed the agreement alongside Smart Africa CEO Lacina Koné, signaling South Sudan’s commitment to secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital ecosystems. The move aligns with the [...]

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