The Empower Africa Business Platform is Now Live !!!
Through this partnership, YALI and Microsoft ADC will work together to equip African youth with the digital skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workforce. The partnership will leverage the YALI network of young leaders and Microsoft’s resources to provide training and mentorship in digital skills such as data analysis, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.
This will help young Africans acquire the technical skills and knowledge required for jobs in the digital economy, where demand for skilled workers is rapidly increasing.
Mobility startup LULA has announced a significant expansion through the acquisition of UK-based Zeelo’s South African operations.
South Africa has introduced its first AI-powered tutor robot, Iris, at a launch event in Durban, a move expected to reshape the country’s education system.
PlayAI, a voice technology company founded by Egyptians Mahmoud Felfel and Hammad Syed, has been acquired by Meta, according to an announcement by global venture capital firm 500 Global.