From Kibera Slums to Zindi Ambassador: How Delphine Nyaboke Is Now Paving the Way for Africa’s Underserved Youth

Delphine Nyaboke was born in Kibera, Nairobi’s sprawling slum and one of the largest informal settlements in Africa. For most children born here, life is a cycle of scarcity and limited choices. Everything (food, shelter, and even opportunities) is hard-won. For a child growing up in this kind of environment, it could mean a life of limitations. But not for Delphine. Thanks to her brilliance … Continue reading From Kibera Slums to Zindi Ambassador: How Delphine Nyaboke Is Now Paving the Way for Africa’s Underserved Youth

Emmanuel Benson04/06/202504/06/2025

Africa

Ghana Poised to Become Africa’s Next AI Powerhouse with $1 Billion Innovation Hub Deal

Ghana is set to benefit immensely from a newly signed $1 billion deal with the United Arab Emirates to build a cutting-edge innovation hub in Accra, solidifying its ambitions to lead Africa’s digital transformation. The agreement, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding between Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and the UAE’s Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), marks a significant milestone … Continue reading Ghana Poised to Become Africa’s Next AI Powerhouse with $1 Billion Innovation Hub Deal

Mohd Hassan03/06/202504/06/2025

Africa

African Development Bank 2025 Annual Meetings: “Making Africa’s Capital Work Better for Africa’s Development.”

The African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings open next week amidst shifting winds of global trade. Forty-seven of Africa’s fifty-four countries have been affected by new U.S. trade measures, with 22 facing tariffs of up to 50 percent on a wide range of exports. In the context of evolving U.S. foreign assistance priorities and reduced USAID funding, African nations are navigating a changing landscape … Continue reading African Development Bank 2025 Annual Meetings: “Making Africa’s Capital Work Better for Africa’s Development.”

Impact Newswire26/05/202526/05/2025

Africa

Isaiah Persevered Math to Become a Data Scientist Ambassador at Zindi

Growing up in Barbados, Isaiah Carrington was like most curious teenagers. He was ambitious, full of dreams, and fascinated by tech. Unfortunately, he was held back by his fear of Mathematics. It didn’t help that he had no mentors to help him navigate his poor mathematical skills. “I was terrified of the math. At 14, I wanted to get into data science, but seeing all … Continue reading Isaiah Persevered Math to Become a Data Scientist Ambassador at Zindi

Impact Newswire12/05/202512/05/2025

Africa

From Zimbabwe to Eswatini: Robert Selemani’s Resilient Journey to AI Expert

From the dusty fields of a forgotten farming village in Manicaland to a data-driven healthcare facility in Eswatini, Robert Selemani’s journey, shaped by Malawian-Zimbabwean roots, relentless determination, and a borrowed laptop—proves that even the most unlikely beginnings can lead to innovations that touch thousands of lives. For the boy who was sent home term after term for unpaid school fees and taught himself computing on … Continue reading From Zimbabwe to Eswatini: Robert Selemani’s Resilient Journey to AI Expert

Impact Newswire12/05/202512/05/2025

Africa, United States

Zindi CEO Roots for ‘AI for All’ at New York Summit

NEW YORK, USA – Zindi Co-founder and CEO Celina Lee on May 7 called for greater efforts to democratize artificial intelligence as she addressed a high-level panel at the United Nations Headquarters during the 10th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum). Speaking during the “AI Solutions and Breakthroughs” session, Lee joined global thought leaders in championing the … Continue reading Zindi CEO Roots for ‘AI for All’ at New York Summit

Impact Newswire08/05/202508/05/2025

Africa, Middle East

Zindi Supports Cassava Technologies with 85 K Zindians to showcase African AI innovation

Dubai, UAE May 5th, 2025 – Zindi, the leading professional network for data scientists and AI developers in emerging markets, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African continent. This partnership represents a significant step in accelerating digital … Continue reading Zindi Supports Cassava Technologies with 85 K Zindians to showcase African AI innovation

Impact Newswire05/05/202503/06/2025

Africa

Deepening Ties to Drive Renewable Energy Transformation

In a courtesy meeting held at the Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) office, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Liberia’s renewable energy sector through an enhanced partnership with the agency. Mr. Aliou M. Dia, Resident Representative of UNDP Liberia, and Mr. Samuel B. Nagbe, Executive Director of RREA, engaged in a strategic dialogue on scaling up renewable energy initiatives … Continue reading Deepening Ties to Drive Renewable Energy Transformation

Impact Newswire05/05/202505/05/2025

Africa, Middle East

Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub

News – Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), through the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), has partnered with the South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) to help launch a dedicated AI trade & investment hub with the aim of fast-tracking cross-border collaboration and unlocking new avenues for AI startups and investors across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. There are various regional partners behind the initiative, … Continue reading Dubai joins South Africa, Europe to launch global AI trade & investment hub

Impact Newswire25/04/202525/04/2025