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South Africa Launches First AI Teaching Robot for Classrooms

South Africa Launches First AI Teaching Robot for Classrooms

PLUS: Japan to Train 30,000 AI Engineers in Africa Over the Next 3 Years

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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AI in Africa Projected to Surpass $16.5B by 2030

AI in Africa Projected to Surpass $16.5B by 2030

PLUS: Namibia Launches AI-Assisted Learning Pilot in Public Schools

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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Orange Adopts OpenAI Models to Support African Languages

Orange Adopts OpenAI Models to Support African Languages

PLUS: Nigeria AI Scaling Hub Sets Roadmap to drive AI Adoption

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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Google commits $37M to boost Africa’s AI talent, research, and food security

Google commits $37M to boost Africa’s AI talent, research, and food security

PLUS: Côte d’Ivoire signs AI deals with UAE firm to advance public sector reform

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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Itana launches Africa’s first AI and data growth zone in Lagos

Itana launches Africa’s first AI and data growth zone in Lagos

PLUS: Egypt launches updated AI strategy with bold targets for 2030

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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Morocco Opens School for AI and Digital Engineering

Morocco Opens School for AI and Digital Engineering

PLUS: Ghana launches AI training for public servants to boost digital governance

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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MTN launches Genova to drive AI innovation in Africa

MTN launches Genova to drive AI innovation in Africa

PLUS: Afreximbank funds Africa-Caribbean AI collaboration

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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Microsoft to train 1 million South Africans in AI and digital skills by 2026

Microsoft to train 1 million South Africans in AI and digital skills by 2026

PLUS: Nigeria’s CAC launches AI portal for 30-minute business registration

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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AI takes center stage in latest Google for Startups Africa cohort

AI takes center stage in latest Google for Startups Africa cohort

PLUS: Italy and UNDP launch AI Hub to drive sustainable development in Africa

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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South Africa to launch AI-powered digital visa system

South Africa to launch AI-powered digital visa system

PLUS: Morocco to host major AI data center powered by Nvidia and Naver

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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Meta launches AI accelerator for startups in four African countries

Meta launches AI accelerator for startups in four African countries

PLUS: Kenya launches AI training for public servants

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye
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Ghana and UAE sign $1bn deal to build Africa’s largest AI and tech hub

Ghana and UAE sign $1bn deal to build Africa’s largest AI and tech hub

PLUS: Bill Gates backs Nigeria’s AI push with $7.5 million investment

Ayodele Oluleye
Ayodele Oluleye