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Microsoft has announced a massive investment of ZAR 5.4 billion ($290 million) into expanding its AI and cloud infrastructure in South Africa, marking one of the largest commitments yet by a global tech giant to Africa’s digital economy. The funding…
After a sluggish 2024, African AI startups are roaring back, raising over $40 million in the first half of 2025, signaling renewed investor confidence in the sector. According to iAfrica.com, the funding rebound is being driven by growing global interest…
South Africa is facing a dramatic surge in cyber fraud as deepfake scams have risen by more than 1,200% in 2025, with criminals increasingly targeting banking and fintech apps. A new report by cybersecurity experts shows that fraudsters are using…
Nigeria’s fintech sector is defying global trends, recording a 45% surge in funding deals in Q3 2025, even as venture capital activity cools worldwide. According to fresh investment reports, Nigerian fintechs raised over $250 million during the third quarter, marking…
Interpol has made a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime in Africa, arresting more than 260 individuals involved in romance scams and sextortion rackets across the continent. The coordinated operation, which spanned several African countries, targeted criminal networks exploiting…
Language inclusion in AI is gaining serious ground in Africa. Multiple projects and startups are developing tools to bring dozens of African languages into AI systems — translating, transcribing, and enabling digital interaction in mother tongues that have long been…
Africa’s AI sector is increasingly exploring ways to balance innovation with sustainability. While direct reports of AI startups explicitly power-modeling on renewable energy are still emerging, several African AI startups are integrating energy efficiency and clean-energy principles into their research…
Across Nigeria, a growing number of AI-generated images and videos are being used in advertising without consent, misleading the public and implicating prominent figures in endorsements they never made. Among those speaking up, Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate, has…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is doubling down on its investment in cloud education across Africa, expanding its Skills Center programs and launching new “community classroom” initiatives to widen access to foundational cloud skills for students and early-career tech talent. What’s…
OPPO is pushing innovation forward in the mid-range smartphone market, particularly with its Reno series, where improved camera hardware and AI enhancements are now central to the experience. Recent launches in Africa and globally show the company is focused on…
