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AFRICA’S PRODUCTIVITY PROMISE: AI THAT WORKS FOR PEOPLE AND SMALL BUSINESSES

Artificial intelligence holds enormous promise for Africa’s workers, farmers, businesses and public services. It can help people do more with the resources they already have. But AI alone will not.

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AI Governance in Africa: Rights, Access and Real Accountability

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly into African public and private life, creating opportunities across healthcare, agriculture, finance, education, public administration and business. But as adoption accelerates, an equally important question.

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Cape Town Leads: African Universities Climb Global Rankings

Africa is strengthening its presence on the global higher education stage, with more of its universities gaining international visibility and the University of Cape Town returning to the global top.

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Côte d’Ivoire’s Solar Push: Powering More Than 370,000 Homes

Côte d’Ivoire is accelerating its transition towards renewable energy with the Ferké Solar power plant in the northern Tchologo region, adding new generation capacity while demonstrating how private investment can.

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African Diagnostic Start-ups: Using Medical AI to Improve Patient Outcomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing quality medical diagnostics to places beyond major hospitals and specialist centres. Across Africa, start-ups are developing tools that analyse medical images, assist with clinical documentation.

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Why AI Adoption in African Agriculture Needs Real-World Deployment

Artificial intelligence (AI) is finding a growing role in African agriculture. New tools can analyse satellite images, forecast weather patterns, detect crop diseases and help farmers determine when to irrigate.

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Ghana’s 2026–2030 Clean Energy Plan: Solar, Wind and Mini-Grids

Ghana’s updated Renewable Energy Master Plan for 2026–2030 sets out an ambitious strategy to expand clean power and extend electricity access to underserved communities. Launched on 21 September 2026, the.

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Building Africa’s Digital Economy: AI, Connectivity and Growth

Africa is poised for a digital breakthrough. The African Development Bank (AfDB) estimates that artificial intelligence (AI) could add up to $1 trillion to the continent’s GDP by 2035. This.

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DIGITAL AFRICA: Connecting One Billion People by 2030

Africa is entering a new phase in its digital transformation, with a continental push to connect one billion people to the internet by 2030. The ambition reflects a shift in.

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TOURISM & TECHNOLOGY: Uganda’s AI-Powered Tourism Opportunity

Uganda is placing artificial intelligence and digital innovation at the centre of its tourism ambitions, signalling how technology could help African destinations attract more visitors, improve tourism services and spread.

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