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In Africa, AI is not just a buzzword — it's solving real, centuries-old problems in healthcare, connectivity, and economic inclusion.

Why smart surveillance, AI are essential to SA's digital transformation By Christopher Tredger, Portals editorJohannesburg, 25 Mar 2025Rudie Opperman, manager for engineering and training, MEA, Axis Communications.

However, one of the primary challenges posed by dominant AI models like DeepSeek and ChatGPT is their limited understanding of diverse cultural contexts, languages, and regional s

In many LMICs, innovators face an unclear AI governance landscape, often leading to confusion or the false assumption that AI in health is unregulated. This uncertainty is further reinforced by the misconception that general AI regulations do not apply to the healthcare sector.

These scenarios sound straight out of a blockbuster sci-fi film - but in Africa, years of research and innovation are already bearing fruit.

By Dr. David King BOISON AI governance in AfricaCurrent state of AI Governance in AfricaAI adoption is increasing across Africa, with sectors such as finance, healthcare, agriculture, and transportation integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and innovation.

The Centre for African Management and Markets (CAMM), part of the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and the African Academy of AI (AAAI), Africa's leading AI consulting and education firm,

The African Telecommu­nications Union (ATU) is promoting the formu­lation of national artifi­cial intelligence (AI) policies by member states to increase Afri­ca's AI market share, adoption and growth in homegrown AI startups.