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On a visit to Kenya, the foundation’s chief executive and Africa director described a strategic shift toward homegrown institutions, artificial intelligence, and women-centered development, even as traditional donor funding retreats. This interview was conducted by Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor and Chairperson of Africa.com, on the sidelines of the Gates Foundation Partners Convening in Nairobi, Kenya. […]
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As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how people create, communicate, and consume media, one critical question is emerging: how do we ensure technology evolves without eroding human culture, creativity, and lived experience? This question will take center stage at MarkHack 5.0, Nigeria’s leading marketing, media, and innovation conference, scheduled for Thursday, 5 June 2026, at the […]
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by Enoch Antwi, Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). These minerals are […]
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Namibia’s power utility, NamPower, has officially commissioned the Sekelduin 132/66/33 kV Substation near Swakopmund, marking Africa’s first fully digital substation. The facility strengthens grid reliability, unlocks future load growth in the Erongo region, and sets a new benchmark for digital energy infrastructure on the continent. ACTOM served as the main supplier, EPC contractor, and systems […]
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A new report from Google and Ipsos shows that residents of South Africa are not only embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but increasingly using it as a practical tool for learning, work and major life decisions. The study, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of more people”, shows people in South Africa are turning to […]
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As AI Investments Surge, CEOs Take the Lead on Decision Making and Upskilling Themselves: With Africa leading in workforce readiness New BCG report shows companies plan to double their spending on AI in 2026 and remain bullish on ROI 94% of companies plan to continue investing in AI even if it doesn’t drive immediate returns […]
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Morocco has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aiming to add $10 billion to its GDP through artificial intelligence by 2030. The plan focuses on building sovereign data centers, expanding cloud infrastructure, and cultivating an AI-skilled workforce. To fuel that growth, the country plans to train 200,000 graduates in AI skills and create 50,000 related jobs […]
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Nigeria is poised to become one of Africa’s first nations to enact comprehensive artificial intelligence legislation. The proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill aims to regulate the rapidly growing digital market after years of limited oversight. It introduces a risk-based framework, requiring stringent impact assessments for AI used in high-stakes areas such as finance […]
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The Gates Foundation and OpenAI have launched a $50 million partnership to deploy artificial intelligence across African healthcare systems, starting in Rwanda. Dubbed “Horizon1000,” the ambitious program aims to support 1,000 primary care clinics by 2028, providing tools to manage administrative tasks like transcription. This initiative arrives as traditional Western foreign aid has been slashed, […]
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12-Month Google AI Pro Plan Launched for Students in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe to Build Foundational AI Skills Google today announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is available […]
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