Bfree raises $3M to tackle distressed loans and boost financial inclusion in Africa
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em 11/07/2025
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Nigerian fintech secures funding to acquire non-performing loan portfolios and improve recovery strategies across the continent....
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Durban Developer launches accessible AI Platform via Email
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em 10/07/2025
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Created in Durban, the platform enables users to access AI tools through email, no apps, credit cards, or fast internet required. Siza supports education, legal guidance, and business needs in multiple African languages....
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Premier League adopts Microsoft Azure and AI to enhance global fan engagement
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em 07/07/2025
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The league is using Microsoft technologies to modernize its platforms, personalize fan experiences and scale content delivery. New AI tools now give fans access to decades of football data in real time....
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Microsoft promotes Naim Yazbeck to President, Middle East and Africa
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em 07/07/2025
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Naim Yazbeck, who served as General Manager, UAE since 2022, now taking on the leadership role for MEA region...
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Intuit launches AI tools to boost business efficiency
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em 04/07/2025
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AI agents and trusted AI-enabled human experts available in Intuit QuickBooks assist businesses with saving time, making smarter decisions, and driving better money outcomes ...
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Open Access Energy secures $1.8M to scale digital energy trading in South Africa
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em 04/07/2025
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The oversubscribed seed round will help the startup expand AI-powered platforms for decentralized energy exchange and grid flexibility....
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Leading South Africa into the Age of AI: what executives must do now
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Junaid Kleinschmidt, Intelligence lead for Accenture, Africa.
em 03/07/2025
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xAI’s Grok Models are now on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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em 02/07/2025
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Customers can now harness Grok models via OCI Generative AI service to tackle complex problems...
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From tractor tweets to crop status updates: How AI is cultivating the future of farming
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Arno Hanekom, Digital Strategist at Datacentrix
em 02/07/2025
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Social media scams put users’ data at risk, Kaspersky warns
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em 30/06/2025
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IT SECURITY
In the context of World Social Media Day, celebrated on June 30, Kaspersky warns of fraudulent websites created to steal users' personal data....
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4Sight Holdings invests R20 million in AI development to support African market expansion
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em 28/06/2025
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4Sight Holdings reports strong 2025 results and outlines a R20 million AI investment plan through 2026 to scale intelligent automation across enterprise and government sectors in Africa....
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ContractPodAi powers next-gen legal AI with Microsoft
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Caren Godoy
em 28/06/2025
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MARKET & INDUSTRY
ContractPodAi is expanding its legal AI platform, Leah, by integrating Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI in Foundry Models. The collaboration will drive innovation in legal, compliance, and procurement through next-gen intelligent agents and global scale via...
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Creatio and Cyclr partner to accelerate agentic workflows and enterprise integration
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em 25/06/2025
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New partnership enables Creatio users worldwide to connect with 700+ apps through embedded iPaaS...
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Telkom launches free AI and ICT training to empower South African youth
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em 19/06/2025
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Delivered in partnership with Netcampus Group and Microsoft, this initiative is designed to equip 100,000 South Africans aged 13 and older with critical skills needed to thrive in the 21st-century economy. ...
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New AI solution expands mental health access in South Africa
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em 18/06/2025
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BEN, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and Valio launch AI mental health program to support students in South Africa. ...
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AWS opens applications for the 2025 generative AI accelerator to support startups building foundational AI
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em 17/06/2025
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AWS will award each selected startup up to $1 million in credits and mentorship, education, and access to enterprise-grade expertise to help them build and scale transformative generative AI technologies...
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Vambo AI partners with Cassava Technologies to develop african-language AI models
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em 17/06/2025
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By combining Vambo AI’s deep expertise in language technology with Cassava’s advanced compute infrastructure, the partnership aims to deliver AI systems that address real African needs across sectors, including education, health, fintech, and...
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How can conversational AI rapidly reshape digital commerce in South Africa
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Dean Baker, Regional Sales Lead at Infobip
em 13/06/2025
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WeThinkCode receives R35 million Google.org grant to support AI training in South Africa and Kenya
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em 10/06/2025
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The program will provide a free extracurricular course, ranging from 40 to 80 hours, aiming to prepare participants for both technical and non-technical jobs. ...
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FlySafair launches South Africa’s first free AI travel agent
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em 10/06/2025
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Lindi, an AI-powered system developed by global tech business Stubber, can already book flights for a single passenger, change a name or seat, and offer specific trip details....
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