Why is Microsoft Betting On A $300 Million AI Investment in South Africa?

News – ImpactAiNews – 11/03/2025 – Microsoft is making a bold move in Africa’s digital transformation journey with a 5.4 billion rand ($297 million) investment in South Africa in the next three years. This initiative, launched on January 23, 2025, in Johannesburg, is part of a broader $80 billion commitment to expand AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure across the globe. According to Lillian Barnard, President … Continue reading Why is Microsoft Betting On A $300 Million AI Investment in South Africa?

Joyce Bitutu11/03/202510/04/2025

Africa, Europe

Chemetall installs state-of-the-art photovoltaic system for a more sustainable future in Boksburg, South Africa

The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, successfully implemented an advanced photovoltaic system at its Boksburg site in South Africa, marking a significant step toward greater sustainability. Chemetall is committed to a more sustainable future, and the introduction of the new photovoltaic system in Boksburg is the next step in the company’s continuous efforts to use sustainable … Continue reading Chemetall installs state-of-the-art photovoltaic system for a more sustainable future in Boksburg, South Africa

Impact Newswire10/03/202510/03/2025

Africa, Global

Microsoft invests an additional ZAR 5.4bn in South Africa and launches youth certification programme for high-demand digital skills

News – 06/03/2025 By Julia Boltt Johannesburg, 06 March 2025 – Microsoft today announced plans to spend ZAR 5.4bn by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa to meet the growing demand for Azure services in the region. This investment builds on the company’s ZAR 20.4bn investment over the past three years to establish the nation’s first enterprise-grade datacentres … Continue reading Microsoft invests an additional ZAR 5.4bn in South Africa and launches youth certification programme for high-demand digital skills

Impact Newswire10/03/202510/03/2025

Africa, Global, Impact Newswire Exclusive

Data Scientist Reem Mahdi Shares Perspective on How AI Can Empower Emerging Economies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often seen as either a game-changing tool or a disruptive force. But how can emerging economies harness AI’s potential amid resource constraints? In this interview, Sudanese data scientist Reem Mahdi offers a pragmatic perspective. With years of experience in the field, she discusses AI’s real-world applications, the misconceptions surrounding its impact, and how developing nations can strategically adopt AI to drive … Continue reading Data Scientist Reem Mahdi Shares Perspective on How AI Can Empower Emerging Economies

Impact Newswire04/03/202508/04/2025

Africa, Global, Impact Newswire Exclusive

Interview with Futurist Alex Tsado: Why African Leaders Have it Wrong About AI’s Transformative Power

Industrial nations are competing for the lead on policy making, adoption and proprietors of Artificial intelligence solutions. The vibrations at the UAE at Ai Everything and France’s Ai Action Summit were reaching new heights. While much of the global conversation on AI is centered around weaponisation and cyberattacks, many have taken a quiet lead on technological innovation especially in the US and in Asia. Lagging … Continue reading Interview with Futurist Alex Tsado: Why African Leaders Have it Wrong About AI’s Transformative Power

Faustine Ngila27/02/202510/04/2025

Africa, United States

WRI and the World Bank Present Landmark Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Africa

The assessment includes contributions from the African Development Bank. WRI also launches Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator, supporting 11 African cities in building climate resilience. NAIROBI, February 19, 2025 — A new report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank, with contributions from the African Development Bank (AfDB), provides one of the most comprehensive assessments to date on how Sub-Saharan Africa — one of the world’s most … Continue reading WRI and the World Bank Present Landmark Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Africa

Impact Newswire25/02/202525/02/2025

Africa

Nambia National AI Strategy: Paving the Way for Emerging Economies

News – In a significant move towards technological advancement, Nambia has officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, positioning itself as a front-runner in promoting AI adoption and innovation within the region. Geared towards establishing the nation as a hub for “AI for Emerging Economies,” this strategy is poised to reshape various sectors of the economy while driving socio-economic growth. The foundation of the … Continue reading Nambia National AI Strategy: Paving the Way for Emerging Economies

Impact Newswire19/02/202519/02/2025

Africa

African Development Bank’s Climate Action Window channels $31m to boost climate resilience in four countries

Press Release – 10-Feb-2025 The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved over $31 million in funding under its African Climate Action Window (CAW) to strengthen climate resilience in Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Djibouti, and Madagascar. The Climate Action Window of the Bank Group’s African Development Fund seeks to mobilize $4 billion by 2025 to provide rapid and coherent access to … Continue reading African Development Bank’s Climate Action Window channels $31m to boost climate resilience in four countries

Impact Newswire17/02/202517/02/2025

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Zindi’s Celina Lee Highlights AI Upskilling Imperative for Africans during Paris Summit

Press Release – 12/02/2025 – Paris, France – Celina Lee, the Co-Founder and CEO of Zindi, Africa’s largest network of data scientists, underscored the transformative potential of AI workforce development during a high-stakes panel session at the just-concluded AI Action Summit in Paris. Speaking alongside stakeholders such as Google’s Senior VP for Research, James Manyika, and Sylvian Duranton, MD and Senior Partner at BCG, Lee … Continue reading Zindi’s Celina Lee Highlights AI Upskilling Imperative for Africans during Paris Summit

Impact Newswire11/02/202508/04/2025