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Ghana is committing US$450 million to expand its digital infrastructure and build domestic artificial intelligence capabilities, Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation Minister Samuel Nartey George has announced. The funding comprises US$200 million for a wider digitalisation programme and a further US$250 million approved by Cabinet for a proposed National AI …
Google is expanding its artificial intelligence and cloud computing investments across Africa, unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure, developing local talent and helping businesses build AI-powered solutions. The announcements were made during Google Cloud’s inaugural Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, where the technology company outlined five …
Tanzania is stepping up efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into the workplace, with the government positioning the technology as a tool for improving productivity and strengthening the skills of the country’s workforce rather than eliminating jobs. The government’s position was outlined by Dr Hussein Mohammed Omari, Deputy Permanent Secretary in …
Mauritius has launched a national programme to improve cybersecurity and artificial intelligence awareness among secondary school students, as the country seeks to prepare young people for an increasingly digital economy. The initiative, introduced by Mauritius Telecom in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, is designed to give …
Uganda’s ambition to become a producer of artificial intelligence solutions received a boost this week as university students unveiled a series of AI-powered applications developed through a collaborative internship programme with Japanese technology partners. The Uganda-Japan AI-POD Internship Project brought together 38 students from Makerere University, the International University of …
African countries are facing growing pressure to balance technological advancement with digital sovereignty as artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G infrastructure become central to global geopolitical competition. The debate, highlighted in a recent analysis by Les Afriques, argues that control over data, AI models and digital standards is increasingly shaping international …
LUSAKA — Zambia has intensified its drive for digital sovereignty after signing a strategic partnership with Chinese technology company Huawei to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure, sovereign cloud services and a national data centre aimed at keeping critical government data within the country. The agreement, signed between the SMART Zambia Institute …
Sierra Leone is taking a historic step toward becoming a regional leader in the fourth industrial revolution, as the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation officially launches the development of its first-ever National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. This landmark initiative, created in collaboration with the World Bank Group, is designed to …
Oracle expanded its African cloud infrastructure footprint with the launch of a new cloud region in Casablanca, Morocco, marking a significant step in the company’s push to strengthen digital transformation capabilities across the continent. The Casablanca cloud region is Oracle’s latest investment in Africa and is expected to provide businesses, …
Nigeria is calling for deeper cooperation among African nations to strengthen the continent’s artificial intelligence capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign technology infrastructure as global competition around AI intensifies. The appeal was made by Kashifu Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), warning that Africa risks remaining …
Kenya is strengthening its partnership with Oracle Corporation as the country accelerates plans to expand local cloud infrastructure and build a stronger pipeline of digital talent. The renewed collaboration was highlighted during high-level talks between Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and an Oracle delegation led by …
South Africa is intensifying efforts to modernise public sector technology systems following a high-level meeting between Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi and newly appointed State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Managing Director Magatho Mello. The discussions focused on advancing the country’s digital government agenda and improving the delivery of …