Discover the latest news on Artificial Intelligence in Africa. We cover AI regulations, startups, and how AI integrates with Web3 and blockchain technology across the continent.
The African Web3 landscape reached a landmark milestone as Hashgraph Ventures pledged one million dollars in equity to back the top builders from the Hedera Africa Hackathon. This commitment, alongside co-investor UGFS North Africa, establishes a $2,000,0000 regulated pipeline designed to move 803 project submissions from prototype to venture-scale execution for the global market.
TL;DR, The Global AI Show 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Dec 8-9 expects over 5,000 attendees, with 80% being C-suite executives, creating a major hub for AI investment. Backed by the UAE government, the event is a key part of the nation’s “AI Strategy 2031,” focusing on how democracies can lead AI development ethically and…
TL;DR, MTN is bringing Microsoft’s AI productivity tools, specifically Copilot, to its 300 million customers across Africa to boost digital skills and opportunities. The partnership aims to close Africa’s digital skills gap by providing AI-powered learning tools for students and productivity solutions for small businesses. A phased rollout of the AI initiative is scheduled…
TL;DR, Dr. Odaibo proposes a $2-10 billion AI talent development fund (minimum $1B annually) to transform Nigeria from tech consumer to global leader. Nigeria must shift from seeking foreign investment to nurturing local AI talent, following India’s IT playbook to produce global tech leaders. Practical enablers like cloud access, laptops, and merit-based rewards…
The Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi, a premier platform driving the future of artificial intelligence, proudly announces its visionary partners and world-class speaker lineup for its upcoming edition themed “AI:2031 – Accelerating Intelligent Futures.” Organized by VAP Group in association with Times of AI, the event will gather global technology leaders, pioneering researchers, influential…
TL;DR, As AI is projected to boost Africa’s economy by up to $4.8 billion by 2030, the Nigeria AI bill aims to regulate this boom through a new National Artificial Intelligence Council (NAIC). The proposed bill requires AI developers, importers, and commercial operators in Nigeria to register with and get approval from a new…
TL;DR, The NiYA Startup Pitch 1.0 named 17 NiYA tech pitch winners, who shared a $25,000 prize pool to fund their ventures in health, agritech, and AI. Ministry-backed and partner-supported, NiYA combines grants, training, and market access across five pillars to turn prototypes into scalable ventures. Healthtech and Agritech startups were the most prominent…
Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with and Times of AI and supported by Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau is set to host an exclusive event on 8-9th December, 2025 in Abu Dhabi( Global AI Show), that will bring together AI futurists across the globe with 5,000+ attendees,…
TL;DR, Clarrio.ai, an AI-powered health platform achieving 78.9% accuracy in predicting seizures, has raised over $1 million and expanded to Netcare Hospitals in South Africa. Founded in 2017 to help manage epilepsy, the platform now connects 300+ wearable devices using CNNs and LSTMs for predictive health analytics. Operating on a B2B model charging hospitals $942−$1,178…
TL;DR, MazaoHub’s AI farming sensors and management software, backed by $2M funding, increase yields 30%, reduce costs, and scale climate-smart African agriculture. Tanzanian startup combines AI-powered soil analysis with human expertise through Farmer Excellence Centers, creating a hybrid “Tech and Touch” approach for smallholder farmers. Latest update reveal CRDB Bank Foundation backing to overhaul payment…
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