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GCTU secures Google DeepMind grant to drive artificial intelligence education and research

The Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) has announced that its Department of Computer Engineering has secured a grant from the Google DeepMind AI Research Foundation to strengthen artificial intelligence education, research, and capacity buil

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ANSUT awards young innovators and recognizes digital leadership at African Digital Week 2026

The Agence Nationale du Service Universel des Télécommunications (ANSUT) has marked the conclusion of the sixth edition of African Digital Week 2026 with awards for young innovators and recognition of leadership in Côte d’Ivoire’s digital sector.

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Malawi innovation advances solar-powered irrigation to boost sustainable agriculture

A new solar-powered irrigation system is being developed in Malawi to support farmers with affordable and sustainable access to irrigation, reducing dependence on traditional submersible pumps.

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South Africa launches indigenous knowledge-based Technology Innovation Investment Summit in Boksburg

The Inaugural Indigenous Knowledge-based Technology Innovation Investment Summit has officially opened in Boksburg, bringing together stakeholders from government, academia, and industry to explore the commercialisation of indigenous knowledge systems.

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Sénégal Numérique SA commends progress in national digital transformation agenda

Sénégal Numérique SA (formerly ADIE) has extended congratulations to former Minister Alioune Sall and the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy (MCTN) for what it described as significant progress in advancing Senegal’s digital

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Principal secretaries tour Konza Technopolis, highlighting Kenya’s smart city vision

Principal Secretaries attending the Monthly Principal Secretaries’ meeting at the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) have undertaken a familiarisation tour of Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city and innovation hub.

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SADC region launches initiative to develop sustainable energy transition mineral value chains

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has launched a new initiative aimed at building sustainable, inclusive, and value-adding energy transition mineral value chains across Southern Africa.

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Kenya Climate Envoy, MOESNA explore collaboration on green maritime development

The Office of Kenya’s Special Envoy for Climate Change has held discussions with the Maritime Organisation for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa (MOESNA) aimed at strengthening collaboration between climate and maritime institutions to support sustain

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NTI and ITIDA open applications for 2026 Summer Internship Programme

The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), in collaboration with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has opened applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Programme aimed at equipping university students with practical di

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New AI and disability inclusion initiatives launched to address Africa’s disability data gap

Two major initiatives aimed at improving disability inclusion in artificial intelligence systems have been launched at the Global Data Festival 2026, marking a significant step toward addressing data gaps affecting millions of people with disabilities acr

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