Special Report: Artificial Intelligence

Lady in a farm in Botswana
AI Driven Agritech Combating Food Insecurity in Botswana
Botswana, a country that has experienced rapid economic growth and is now classified as an upper-middle-income nation, faces a paradoxical
Cheetah in full stride in the savannah
South African Researchers Pioneer Cheetah-Inspired Robotics and Biomechanics
A team of innovative researchers at the University of Cape Town's African Robotics Unit (ARU) is turning to one of
University of Zimbabwe innovation block
University of Zimbabwe Students Innovate Smart Traffic Management System
In a significant step towards addressing urban congestion, a team of six University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students has developed a
The team trained computers to recognize herd behavior based on data points for species classification and perform count. Credit: Tinao Petso
Drones and AI Revolutionize Wildlife Conservation in Botswana
Researchers at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology have developed a groundbreaking approach to wildlife monitoring and anti-poaching
Students enrolled in a special STEM program for children at the Knosk Secondary School attend a computer class, in Abuja, Nigeria, on February 18, 2022. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde
African Researchers Harness AI to Decolonize Healthcare
A growing movement in Africa is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to address longstanding inequities in global health, aiming to shift
Inside the South African Military Academy in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
SA opens Africa’s first military-focused AI hub
South Africa has taken a significant step in advancing its technological capabilities in the defence sector with the launch of
Cameroon Based University Joins US-Led AI Initiative to Combat Malaria in Africa
In a groundbreaking international collaboration, the University of Dschang in Cameroon is partnering with the University of South Florida (USF)
South African Scientists Launch AI-Powered Air Quality Monitoring System
In a groundbreaking development for public health and environmental monitoring in Africa, a team of South African particle physicists has
Dr Laura Cinti next to the E. woodii at Kew Gardens
AI Joins Hunt for ‘World’s Loneliest Plant’ Partner in South Africa
In the Ngoye Forest of South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal province, a botanical love story is unfolding with the help of
AI Revolutionizes Local Language Education in Mali
In a bold move to preserve cultural identity and improve educational outcomes, Mali is leveraging artificial intelligence to create learning
AI-Powered Drug Development Tailored for African Patients
African genetic diversity has long been overlooked in global pharmaceutical research. Now, scientists at the University of Cape Town are