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Zindi and GovTech Barbados Announce Landmark Partnership to Build National AI Ecosystem

Press Release – Bridgetown, Barbados – 31 March – Zindi, a global AI community platform, is proud to announce a year-long partnership with GovTech Barbados, part of the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to establish and grow a vibrant AI ecosystem in Barbados, focused on nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and unlocking new job opportunities in the AI sector for … Continue reading Zindi and GovTech Barbados Announce Landmark Partnership to Build National AI Ecosystem

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Data Scientist Reem Mahdi
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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

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Alexander Tsado is the co-founder of the Alliance for Africa’s Intelligence (AAI) and Ahura AI. Photo/ Courtesy
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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 Ngila
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Yango and Zindi Announce the 2024 Lusaka Mobility Prediction Hackathon

African Data Scientists from Zambia are Predicting Traffic Created by Weather Challenges Lusaka, Zambia, 15th October, 2024 – Yango Group, a global tech company that creates everyday services, is excited to power the 2024 Lusaka Mobility Prediction Hackathon by Zindi. The event is set to take place on Saturday, October 26, from 10:00 to 18:00 SAST and will challenge participants to develop solutions for traffic … Continue reading Yango and Zindi Announce the 2024 Lusaka Mobility Prediction Hackathon

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IRCAI, Zindi, and AWS Launch AI for Equity Challenge: Climate Action, Gender, & Health to Develop New Tech Solutions Helping to Address U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

Participants to leverage advanced computing in the cloud, including generative AI, to help to expedite solutions in the fight against climate change SEPTEMBER 24th, 2024 New York N.Y.//  The International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), an organization under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), data science platform Zindi, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the  launch of … Continue reading IRCAI, Zindi, and AWS Launch AI for Equity Challenge: Climate Action, Gender, & Health to Develop New Tech Solutions Helping to Address U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

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Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to Drive Public Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty
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Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

The Lab will accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goalsand equip decision-makers with new technology and training. New York, NY (23 Sept. 2024) — As the world races to adapt to an unrelenting pace of change, many low-income countries often lack the technical capacity and computing resources necessary to navigate the ascent of AI, combat climate change, and achieve inclusive economic growth. A new collaboration … Continue reading Togo Leverages New Data Science Lab to DrivePublic Sector Innovation and Fight Poverty

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Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning

Zindi and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) joined forces in a 9-month endeavor known as the RMB CPI Nowcasting Grand Challenge. The objective was to leverage alternative datasets for predicting CPI one month ahead, a critical need for financial institutions to guide lending and investment decisions. The competition garnered participation from over 1500 data scientists across 86 countries, showcasing global interest and talent in the field, … Continue reading Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning

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