Emerging Technologies

Zibuza, Youth@Work seek graduates to become AI champions

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend and there is potential for renewal or permanent role. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 30 April 2025.
Samuel Mungadze
1:00
Monday

Zambia reviews ICT development agenda

Zambia says the process will guide it through the future of its digital economy by identifying the needs and challenges.
1:40
Friday

Kenya's multifaceted strategy speeds digital journey

The Kenyan government says it will work with all partners and stakeholders as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global technology hub.
1:20
Friday

Nigeria critiques digital gaps, poor connectivity in West Africa

The West African country has expressed great worry over the region's weak digital infrastructure and poor interconnectivity, which limit trade.
1:40
10 Apr

Nigerian start-up equalyz AI aims to bridge the AI divide

African-centric AI platform has launched models for understanding and processing African languages.
1:20
8 Apr

DRC pioneers transformative digital identity system

The government says  this initiative will transform all sectors of the DRC's economy by reducing identity fraud and cyber-crime to protect the country's digital future.
3:00

Ahead of G20 Summit, SA pushes for an innovation fund

The minister urges participants to commit to expanding the digital innovation ecosystem across all countries.
2:40

Peach widens African footprint with PayDunya acquisition

The digital payment gateway company has recently agreed to buy West African payment platform PayDunya, opening fresh opportunities in Francophone Africa.
2:10

Discovery Bank enters AI lane redefines products

Discovery says digital disruption, changing consumer expectations, and the power of AI and data have completely redefined what financial services can offer.
1:20
26 Mar

Kenya is going to unveil AI strategy this week

The AI Strategy is designed to position Kenya not just as a participant, but as a pacesetter in the global AI landscape, with a particular focus on Africa
2:20

Visiosoft, French Kinéis turn to IoT to provide connectivity

The firms said by merging their capabilities, they deliver global, continuous sensor data to industries that need it the most.
1:40
25 Mar

Rwanda intends to connect every home by 2029

The government wants every home in Rwanda to be connected in the next 4 years.