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26/10/2025

Is AI the key to unlocking Africa's full potential? My new article explores the exciting work of the World Bank Group and Mastercard, with Federico Cohen Freue from , in transforming the continent's digital landscape. From impact-driven AI to powering entrepreneurship, discover how Africa is moving from digital divide to digital decolonization. Plus, a dash of humor! 😉



The African AI Revolution: From Digital Divide to Digital Decolonization

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The World Bank recently dropped a truth bomb on X/Twitter, and it’s a good one: AI can level the playing field for work and entrepreneurship. It sounds like a headline from a sci-fi novel, but the man making the case is very real: Federico Cohen Freue, Executive Vice President of AI and Data Opera...

19/10/2025

Technology Innovation Agency is calling on South African start-ups, innovators, tech-based SMMEs, universities and science councils to collaborate with innovators in other BRICS countries on high-impact technologies and products that require innovation and commercialisation support funding

· Why should you apply?

Drive solutions to real societal challenges
Unlock opportunities for international collaboration & market access
Access funding to scale validated technologies towards commercialisation
Contribute to economic growth and improved quality of life across BRICS nations

This is your chance to take South African innovation global, turning ideas into impactful solutions that shape the future.

Closes: 5 November 2025
Submit via: [email protected]
More info: www.tia.org.za

WELCOME TO TIA Innovating Tomorrow Together TIA is a national public entity that serves as the key institutional intervention to bridge the innovation chasm between research and development from higher education institutions, science councils, public entities, and private sector, and commercialisati...

11/10/2025

🚀 Groundbreaking move in Middle East tech manufacturing 🚀

At GITEX 2025, Kerno unveiled its made-in-UAE AI servers — not just a flashy demo, but a full commitment to building the region’s own high-performance infrastructure as reported by Gulf News.

What’s especially compelling:

Their new Dubai facility (opening Jan 2026) is designed to produce up to 60,000 server/storage systems yearly.

Everything — concept, design, assembly, testing — happens under one roof locally, giving the UAE better control over digital sovereignty, security, and supply chains according to Gulf News.

The offering includes OKAM Universal Servers (for virtualization, analytics, storage) and UQLEAD AI Servers (for large model training/inference). (

Kerno emphasizes In-Country Value (ICV), faster delivery, reduced geopolitical risk, and local support.

Questions to spark discussion:

In an era when most AI infrastructure is built in a few global tech hubs, what does it mean for a region like the Middle East to build its own stack?

How could local manufacturing of AI servers shift power dynamics (economically, politically, strategically)?

What challenges will Kerno face (supply chain, talent, standards, global competition)?

Should more regions aim to “reshore” or “nearshore” critical tech infrastructure?

📎 Read the full article here: Kerno launches UAE-made AI Servers at GITEX 2025 ➡️ https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/kerno-launches-uae-made-ai-servers-at-gitex-2025-boosting-middle-east-tech-manufacturing-1.500302915

(Feel free to tag people who think about infrastructure, national tech strategy, AI, supply chain resilience — would love to hear your take.)

The facility, set to open on January 2026, can produce up to 60,000 solutions a year

11/10/2025

🌍💡 COMING SOON: TALK AI

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of TALK AI — a series of thought-provoking online conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and subject matter experts on LinkedIn Live.

This platform will explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping Africa’s economies, governance, and industries, while also tackling questions around ethics, inclusion, and human-centred innovation.

🎙️ Stay tuned for guest announcements and episode details — this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

👉 Follow GovAI Africa to stay informed about new developments, upcoming episodes, and related events as we shape Africa’s AI future together.

25/09/2025

🚨 Something exciting is coming to LinkedIn Live! 🚨

We are thrilled to announce the launch of TALK AI — a dynamic LinkedIn Live series where leaders, innovators, and digital pioneers unpack the future of Artificial Intelligence in Africa 🌍🤖.

From business and governance to education, small businesses, and society, TALK AI will spotlight bold perspectives, unpack opportunities, and challenge us to think differently about how AI is shaping Africa’s tomorrow.

✨ Follow our page 👉GovAI Africa for updates and insights.
✨ Join the conversation in our WhatsApp community

👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jcq1amsvQ0v0eLQoaE9uty?mode=ems_copy_t].

👉 Are you a professional, innovator, or thought leader who would like to be featured on a future episode of TALK AI?

Drop your intention in the comments below ⬇️

And share your interest in the WhatsApp group as well.

This is more than just a series — it’s the beginning of a movement toward Africa’s inclusive AI future. Let’s build it together! 🚀

18/09/2025

🔥 Something BIG is coming — TALK AI by GovAI Africa! 🤖🌍

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of TALK AI, a fireside chat–style online event series on LinkedIn.

🎙️ What is TALK AI?

A space where Africa’s AI, digital, and technology professionals come together to unpack the future of AI on the continent. Expect insights from leaders across:

Academia 🎓
Media 📰
Government 🏛️
Telecoms 📡
And more…

We’ll explore policy, ethics, governance, and innovation — spotlighting how Africa can shape AI instead of just consuming it.

👉 Be part of it from the start:

✅ Follow our GovAI Africa LinkedIn Page and click the 🔔 to get notified.

✅ Join our GovAI Africa WhatsApp Group for regular news updates, conference speaker reveals, and TALK AI guest announcements & dates.

🔗 https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jcq1amsvQ0v0eLQoaE9uty

This is your chance to connect, learn, and contribute to Africa’s AI future. Let’s build a community where conversations turn into action. 🚀

17/09/2025

🚀✨ We’re Live! Announcing the launch of the GovAI Africa LinkedIn Page & WhatsApp Group 🌍🤖

Africa’s AI journey must be African-rooted, ethical, human-centered, and inclusive. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the GovAI Africa community — your home for conversations, opportunities, and updates shaping the future of AI governance and innovation on the continent.

👉 Here’s how you can be part of this movement:

✅ Follow the GovAI Africa LinkedIn Page

Click the Follow button at the top and hit the 🔔 notification bell — select “All Notifications” so you don’t miss updates on:

Breaking news & announcements
Training opportunities
Speaker lineups & workshops
Fireside Chats & Webinars
AI Startup Showcase at the GovAI Africa Summit 2026

✅ Join the GovAI Africa WhatsApp Group

Get on-the-go updates, engage in real-time conversations, and connect with AI professionals and enthusiasts across Africa.

👉 Click the link in the comments to join.

This is for the professionals, policymakers, startups, and enthusiasts building Africa’s AI future. Let’s ensure Africa is not just a consumer of AI — but a creator, leader, and innovator in this transformative era. 🚀✨

Follow. Engage. Join. Share.

Together, let’s map Africa’s AI future.

14/09/2025

🚀✨ We’re Live! Announcing the launch of the GovAI Africa Page 🌍🤖

Africa’s future in Artificial Intelligence is now — and it must be African-rooted, ethical, human-centered, and inclusive. 💡

The GovAI Africa Summit will take place on 8–10 April 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing together policymakers, innovators, startups, researchers, and global partners to shape how AI serves Africa’s development and growth.

✅ Follow this page to stay updated on:

🔹 Summit news & announcements

🔹 Training opportunities

🔹 Speaker lineups & workshops

🔹 AI Startup Showcase

And now, we’re excited to invite YOU to be part of this journey through our official GovAI Africa WhatsApp Community Group

👉 Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jcq1amsvQ0v0eLQoaE9uty

💬 In the group, you’ll connect with like-minded professionals, share ideas, get real-time updates, and be part of the conversation shaping Africa’s AI future.

Let’s claim Africa’s seat at the global AI table — not just as consumers, but as leaders and creators. 🦾✨

👉 Follow this page.

👉 Join the WhatsApp Group.

👉 Share with your networks.

14/09/2025

🚀 Africa's AI Awakening: A Call for a Different Future!

The global AI narrative is often dominated by a few voices. But what if we shifted the focus to **AI that is African-rooted, human-centric, and culturally unbiased**? This isn't just an aspiration; it's a necessity for a truly inclusive and equitable technological future.

My latest article dives deep into a critical question: Where do tech giants like Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Microsoft stand on this vision? Are their initiatives truly empowering, or do they risk perpetuating existing imbalances?

We explore:

* The promising steps taken by some companies in language AI and local partnerships.

* The critical ethical and governance challenges, especially concerning data sovereignty and content moderation.

* Why this isn't just a technical debate, but a post-colonial AI reckoning.

This is more than just a conversation about technology; it's about shaping our digital destiny. We need to move from being consumers to becoming active architects of AI solutions that genuinely serve African needs and values.

I'm calling on all leaders, innovators, policymakers, and enthusiasts: Let's discuss! What are your thoughts on building AI for Africa, by Africa? How can we ensure the continent takes its rightful place at the forefront of this technological revolution?

The conversation around artificial intelligence often feels like a monologue spoken from Silicon Valley. We hear about the latest models, the next-gen hardware, and the grand plans for AGI—all through a lens that's overwhelmingly Western, English-speaking, and data-rich.