Google backs Nigeria’s AI training ambition with ₦2.8 billion grant

Nigeria is joining the AI bandwagon to become a key player

Kenya wants attention in Africa’s drone industry

Kenya fancies its position as a major player in Africa’s taking-off drone space, having had efforts spanning healthcare, agriculture, and logistics.

Ghana warms up to regulating crypto

Ghana is gearing up to be one of the next African countries to formally regulate cryptocurrencies.

ZeroComplex AI is simplifying AI integrations for African businesses

“The major problem we envisaged was that a lot of businesses were going to have to integrate AI into their existing infrastructure. So we said let’s be that go-to entity,” Olateru said.

Google AI Accelerator backs Famasi and 10 other African startups

The selected startups include three startups from Nigeria; Famasi Africa, Izifin and Vyz. Others are Avalon Health (South Africa), Chatbots Africa (Ghana), Dial Afrika Inc (Kenya), Fastagger Inc (Kenya), Lengo AI (Senegal), Logistify AI (Uganda), Garri Logistics (Ethiopia) and Telliscope (Ethiopia).

In Africa, AI is enabling experts to detect medical anomalies in baby cries

Currently, the Ubenwa software identifies early signs of birth asphyxia, and can potentially determine learning milestones based on cry triggers.

AI is assuming an increasingly important role in traditional banking, according to report by Kora and Finextra

Kora, Finextra, Binance, Yoco and six other companies share research-based ideas, and analyse the patterns driving Africa's fintech evolution

Five African AI startups to watch in 2023

These African startups are deploying artificial intelligence to solve problems in healthcare, business, and marketing.

How to contribute to NITDA’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy

NITDA is seeking the contributions of stakeholders to enable the development of the National Artificial Intelligence Policy (NAIP).