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Google & ALX Host Google SA Hardware Hackathon Spotlighting Data Centre Talent
Google, alongside ALX, hosted the annual Google South Africa Hardware Hackathon at AI Expo Africa, putting a spotlight on practical skills development and the future of data center operations talent on the continent. The hackathon brought together 20 students in…
M-PESA Foundation Launches 5-Year Education Initiative to Boost Learning in Kenya
Safaricom, through the M-PESA Foundation, has launched an education initiative to improve education and training outcomes over the next 5 years. Dubbed Citizens of the Future, the program seeks to upgrade infrastructure, enhance teacher skilling in ICT across over 600…
JSE-listed Comapny Launches Academic Centre of Excellence: New Benchmark in African Education
JSE-listed ADvTECH has officially launched its Academic Centre of Excellence (ACE)—a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to enhance academic leadership, innovation, and quality assurance across the group’s schools and tertiary institutions. The Academic Centre of Excellence represents a transformative milestone for ADvTECH.…
Microsoft SA & GIZ Launch a Digital Learning Platform to Equip South African Youth
Microsoft South Africa, in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has launched Ikamva Digital, a transformative digital learning platform designed to empower South African youth and educators with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy.…
DP World Fulfills $250 000 Commitment with New Science Lab Handover to Strengthen Education in Somaliland
DP World Berbera has handed over a new science laboratory to Sheikh University of Science and Technology, fulfilling a US$250,000 commitment made in 2022 to advance education and empower future generations in Somaliland. Sheikh University of Science and Technology is…
Ethio Telecom Unveils New Solutions to Address the Usage Gap & Accelerate Inclusive Digital Transformation
Ethio Telecom has unveiled a new line of cloud-based smart devices under its Znexus brand, aiming to make digital access more affordable and inclusive across the continent. Building on its success in expanding 4G and 5G network coverage—achieving 71% population…
Google Gives Kenyan University Students Free Access to Premium AI Subscriptions
Google announced a major initiative to support higher education across Africa by offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro, for free to university students for 12 months. The offer is available to eligible students aged 18+ in Kenya, Ghana,…
Kaspersky Introduces a New Training for AI Cybersecurity Beginners & Engineers
The advent of LLMs has revolutionized the way companies develop and interact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, while simultaneously introducing new and intricate security challenges. A Kaspersky study has revealed that already in 2024 more than half of companies have…
Tech Education Provider Announces its Coding & Data Bootcamps to Tackle Youth Employment & Tech Skills Gap
According to Statistics South Africa, the unemployment rate for those aged 15–34 was 46.4% in Q1 2025, while nearly 3 in 10 young South Africans are classified as NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training). At the same time, employers…
Vodacom Partners with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation to Empower Youth with Digital Skills
In a major effort to empower the youth of the Eastern Cape, Vodacom has partnered with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and technology providers to grant young individuals access to digital skills. In partnership with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft, and…
Vodacom Business & GDE Announce Applications Results via Smarter Admissions Platform
Vodacom Business, in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), is proud of the outcomes from the upgraded Online Admissions platform for the 2026 school year. The Online Admissions platform was launched on 24 July 2025, and the system…
GirlCode Empowers Young Women with Digital Skills to Tackle Unemployment Crisis
To tackle South Africa’s current crisis of youth unemployment, GirlCode has announced a new Digital Skills Employment Acceleration Programme initiative for women. This program aims to train unemployed young women in essential software development and work readiness skills, paving the…
Why is Addressing Digital Illiteracy Critical for Cyber Resilience?
As International Literacy Day (8 September) approaches, much of the conversation will rightly focus on the power of reading and writing. But in today’s hyper-connected world, there’s another critical, yet often overlooked form of literacy that deserves attention: digital literacy.…
Efiwe Enters EduTech with AI-Powered Mobile Coding Platform
A new player has entered the global edtech space with the launch of Efiwe, a mobile-first, AI-driven platform that allows anyone to master coding directly from a smartphone. Officially launched on August 16, 2025, Efiwe recorded an impressive 188 users…
Airtel Africa Foundation Launches ‘Tech For Her’ Program to Upskill Women
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, announced the launch of its ‘Tech For Her’ Program, targeting young women across Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya. The initiative, to be delivered in partnership with Tertiary DNS, is a five-week…
Google Announces $37M in Cumulative Funding & New AI Supports Across Africa
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding, including previously committed but unannounced funding for research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships that aim to strengthen AI…
