Zimbabwe Bets Big on AI Infrastructure to Leapfrog Digital Divide
Government unveils ambitious data center project as part of national AI strategy targeting banking, finance sectors Zimbabwe is positioning itself…
Author: Michael Babalola
Michael is a seasoned AI reporter and digital innovation advocate, focused on exploring how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are transforming industries, society, and everyday life. With a background in ICT, product management, and social entrepreneurship, he blends deep tech insight with storytelling to spotlight the real-world impact of AI across Africa and beyond.
Nigeria Poised to Lead Africa in AI Regulation as Landmark Bill Advances
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria is positioning itself at the forefront of artificial intelligence governance in Africa, with lawmakers reviewing comprehensive…
Ethiopia Plans Dedicated AI University to Build Continental Technology Hub
ADDIS ABABA — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that Ethiopia is preparing to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence university…
The Future of Work in Africa: Jobs AI Will Create and Jobs It May Replace
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping workplaces around the world, and Africa is no exception. While conversations around automation often focus on…
40 Million People Turn to ChatGPT Daily for Health Advice: A Digital Health Revolution or Dangerous Gamble?
As Americans grapple with a fractured healthcare system, millions are consulting an AI chatbot for medical guidance—often with life-or-death stakes…
Africa’s AI Skills Race: Building Competitiveness Through Urgent Upskilling
A continent-wide push for AI training emerges as organizations confront the harsh realities of skills shortages threatening innovation and economic…
Nigeria Launches First National AI Centre of Excellence at University of Jos
In a landmark move to bolster Nigeria’s position in the global artificial intelligence landscape, the Federal Government has announced the…
Wings Against Malaria: How SORA Technology Is Deploying AI and Drones to Fight Africa’s Oldest War
Jos, Nigeria — In a continent where a child under five dies from malaria every minute, a Japan-headquartered startup is…
Africa’s AI Skills Revolution: A Race Against Time
Continental Urgency Drives Unprecedented Training Initiatives as $1.5 Trillion Economic Opportunity Hangs in Balance Jos, Nigeria — Across Africa, a…
AI-Powered Mental Health Revolution: Uganda Leads Africa’s Digital Therapy Initiative
Butabika Hospital Harnesses Helpline Data to Train Chatbot for Local Language Therapy KAMPALA, UGANDA — When patients call Butabika National…