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Kenya’s Bold Leap Towards Becoming Africa’s AI Investment Powerhouse
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (590+ words) From establishing a comprehensive National AI Strategy and fostering strategic partnerships with global technology firms, to building a robust innovation ecosystem and investing in talent development, Kenya is positioning itself as Africa's premier hub for artificial intelligence investment, innovation, and…...
Extreme Heat Emerges as a Major Climate and Health Threat in Southern Africa
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (426+ words) A new study by the Academy of Science of South Africa, funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, has identified extreme heat as one of the most urgent and rapidly growing risks to health and livelihoods across the…...
Karura Community Sacco launches AI system to boost customer service as it posts strong growth
1+ mon, 6+ hour ago (549+ words) Karura Community Sacco (KCS) has launched an artificial intelligence-powered call center to enhance customer service, marking a significant step in its digital transformation as it reported strong financial performance during its latest Annual General Meeting in Nairobi. Speaking at the…...
Sub-Saharan Africa’s HIV Response After US Aid Cuts: Resilience Amid a Funding Shock
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (516+ words) Sub-Saharan Africa's HIV Response After US Aid Cuts: Resilience Amid a Funding Shock'Africa Science News Sub-Saharan Africa's fight against HIV and AIDS has faced one of its most severe tests in decades following cuts to US foreign aid under former…...
African Feminists Call for People-Centered Economies, Not Profit-Driven Policies
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (494+ words) Nairobi, Kenya " African feminist groups and activists are calling for fairer economic policies that put people before profits. They want approaches that support social welfare, recognize unpaid care work, and ensure just taxation. Speaking at a three-day workshop in Nairobi…...