Namibia has rolled out Phase II of the Africa-Asia Youth Coding Initiative, a project aimed at introducing coding and artificial intelligence (AI) into the country’s formal education system. The programme, …
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UBA Launches AI-Powered Cross-Border Payment with PAPSS
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Oliver Alawuba, has described the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) as Africa’s strategic response …
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Capitec Unveils Easy Cross-Border Transfers for Africans
Capitec Bank has introduced a new cross-border money transfer service aimed at helping millions of people in South Africa send money to their families and loved ones in other African …
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South African Airways Moves to Adopt Artificial Intelligence for Better Customer Service and Operational Efficiency
South African Airways (SAA) has revealed plans to start using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve customer service and resolve complaints faster as part of its broader digital transformation efforts. The …
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AI Can Help African Governments Save $150 Billion Annually – Expert
Governments across Africa could save up to $150 billion (about ₦226 trillion) annually by adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public service delivery, according to Mr. Harun Katusya, a senior consulting …
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Kenya’s Trade Minister Says Country Now Leads Africa’s Digital Revolution
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has declared that Kenya is now leading the charge in Africa’s digital transformation, citing strong gains in internet connectivity, digital innovation, and a shift away …
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NSIA Awards $220,000 to Innovative Nigerian Startups at NPI 3.0 Demo Day in Abuja
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has awarded a total of $220,000 in cash prizes to some of Nigeria’s most promising startups during the third edition of its flagship innovation …
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Kenya to Host Major Global AI Conference in Mombasa This August
Kenya is set to take centre stage in global discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it hosts the Africa International Policy and AI Conference (AIPAC) 2025. The four-day event will …
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Nigerian Innovator Pushes Cargo Container Homes to Solve Housing Deficit
A Nigerian construction expert, Oludare Gbenga, has proposed the use of disused cargo containers as an affordable solution to the country’s massive housing shortage. Gbenga, who is the founder of …
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NSIA Rewards Top Nigerian Startups With $280,000 Innovation Prize
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has awarded a total of $280,000 to promising Nigerian startups at the grand finale of the third edition of its NSIA Prize for Innovation, …