Articles about African Union

ITWeb TV: Africa can shape its own AI narrative

For Africa to benefit from AI, it depends on role players like the African Union taking the lead and fostering collaboration, says HPE SA MD President Ntuli.

SA rallies behind its own for ATU secretary-general

South Africa names Cynthia Lesufi as its candidate for secretary-general of the African Telecommunications Union for the 2026-2030 term.

Accelerator seeks innovative e-health start-ups

African health-tech start-ups are invited to apply for the Home-Grown Solutions Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience.

Call for ‘Think Like an Investor’ accelerator proposals

The Data Governance in Africa initiative calls for data-focused start-ups to submit their innovation for a chance to receive training support.

Former GovChat duo creates AI health chatbot

New company Suppple launches an artificial intelligence health chatbot aimed at all 54 African Union member states.

Africa ready for broader ICT collab, says minister

Comms minister Mondli Gungubele urges collaboration among African countries, to build a collective future in the digital era.

Africa must regulate AI to reap its full benefits

AI regulation is needed to power Africa’s economy and eradicate many of its socio-economic challenges, say experts.

GSMA, Africa CDC bet on health tech for Africa

The organisations agree to advance mobile connectivity to support Africa’s most significant healthcare challenges.

Vodacom decries Africa’s restrictive digital economy policies

Policy-makers must create an enabling regulatory environment that supports the secure flow of data, says the telco.

Strive Masiyiwa’s daughter gets Econet board seat

The appointment comes after the businessman resigned from his Zimbabwe business to focus on the group.

Telecoms mogul Masiyiwa named UK’s first black billionaire

The Zimbabwean-born businessman’s wealth is reported to be £1.087 billion, which elevates him into the ranks of Britain’s super-rich.

Public sector urged to digitally transform civil service

Senior ICT executives say the continent needs strong digital infrastructure to cope with a world that has been remodelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.