AI News – Africa

South Africa introduced a digital social assistance programme in 2020 to identify who was eligible for its Social Relief of Distress grant. The country’s High Court later found that the automated vetting system it relied on was unconstitutional and invalid. The case was brought by the Institute for Economic Justice, a…

BIXIE Technologies, a Durban-based deep-tech startup developing a suite of AI-driven products across healthcare, immersive simulation and industrial augmented reality, has reported early user engagement and progress on its product under FasterCapital’s EquityPilot acceleration programme. The update marks a milestone…

Meta, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), through its 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme and National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), alongside Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) announces the launch of AI…

OpenAI today launched ChatGPT for Teens, a dedicated version of its AI chatbot built for users aged 13 to 17, rolling out globally to free and paid accounts starting August 18. The announcement lands at a moment when Africa has become one of the fastest-growing regions for ChatGPT adoption, while young users,…

When Governor Charles Soludo reappointed Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata to lead the Anambra State ICT Agency for a second term, the… The post Inside Anambra’s “2.0” Plan: How Soludo’s ICT Agency Wants AI, Not Just Wi-Fi, To Run Government appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

Every few months, a new number arrives to remind Africa how far behind it sits in the global AI economy…. The post Upskilling Africa’s Workforce for AI: Who Is Responsible? appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

Inaugural GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 unites global tech ecosystem at Istanbul Expo Centre on 9–10 September as the world’s largest… The post Türkiye’s US$58 billion tech market lands on the world stage amid multi-billion-dollar AI investment surge appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

Meta, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), through its 3 Million Technical Talent… The post Meta, FMCIDE, 3MTT and RAIN Partner to Accelerate AI Skills and Innovation in Nigeria appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

GITEX arrives in Türkiye! Join global tech leaders, startups & investors shaping AI, fintech, cybersecurity & more. 9–10 Sept 2026,… The post GITEX Ai Türkiye 2026 appeared first on TechTrends Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will launch the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a digital visa system, at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.