https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/743.html Africa news 15 Development news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/743.html en-us Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:48:09 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/google-play-launches-r16m-fund-for-african-game-developers-397738a Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing $1m (about R16m) in equity-free funding to help independent game developers grow their studios and reach international audiences. 1-269613 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/us-tech-brands-dominate-brand-finances-2026-global-500-394188a Brand Finance’s 2026 Global 500 reinforces the scale advantage and global reach of the world’s largest digital ecosystems, with the top four spots unchanged, and US technology brands continuing to dominate the top 10. 1-264983 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-ai-diagnostics-and-hearx-foundation-selected-for-turnios-2025-chat-for-health-ai-accelerator-176076a Two South African organisations have been selected to participate in Turn.io’s 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator. Chosen from 400 international applications, AI Diagnostics and hearX Foundation are part of the 10 organisations that will scale AI‑enabled health services. 1-261468 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa https://www.bizcommunity.co.ke/article/kenya-launches-national-strategy-for-responsible-ai-development-258697a In a progressive move that aims to position Kenya as a leader in AI adoption and governance in Africa, the country officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2025-2030) (strategy) on 27 March 2025. 1-256650 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/google-extends-african-commitment-with-new-ai-skills-investment-363118a Google has announced a substantial new investment of $5.8m towards AI and cybersecurity skills development across Africa, with South Africa being one of the key beneficiary countries alongside Nigeria and Kenya. This latest commitment builds upon Google's already significant impact on South Africa's digital economy, which the company says generated an estimated R118bn in economic activity during 2023 alone. 1-252943 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/mandela-rhodes-foundation-mrf-2024-aanit-prize-winners-announced-146336a Chido Dzinotyiwei (Zimbabwe & University of Cape Town, 2018) and Ismail Dumutu (South Sudan & University of Cape Town, 2022) were recently announced as winners of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) 2024 Äänit Prize. 1-251838 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/517/242367.html Motseng Investment Holdings Group, a pioneering black-owned and female-led entity in the infrastructure investment industry, proudly announced its silver jubilee celebration with the "Light & Legacy Luncheon". The event hosted at the Westcliff Hotel in Johannesburg, was dedicated to honouring the Top 100 Women who have made remarkable contributions to the African business landscape. 1-242367 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/751/238356.html The mindset and the mentality of the African diaspora to be able to create innovative technologies indigenously, based out of their values, has never been new. 1-238356 Mon, 15 May 2023 17:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/751/234800.html The Standard Bank group has adopted a platform mindset and is actively participating in several ventures beyond financial services. Through ventures, partnerships and solutions, it aims to increase awareness, drive interactions and support growth across Africa through efficient transfer of value, says head of Platform Domain at Standard Bank, Kent Marais. 1-234800 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/751/229860.html For centuries people have crossed borders to live, work, and trade. While cross-border payment systems are crucial for financial inclusion and growth in a globalised economy, cost and efficiency challenges remain, particularly in Africa. 1-229860 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Development Africa