Google Handpicks 11 African Startups for Prestigious AI First Accelerator
Today, Google boldly steps into a new era of fostering innovative solutions for global and local challenges, announcing the first 11 African startups for its inaugural ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’ program. This strategic initiative underscores the tech giant’s commitment to enhancing the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the continent, projected by
Google Unveils 11 African Startups for Inaugural Africa AI First Accelerator program – Tech | Business
Advertisements Google today unveiled the first cohort for its ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’ program. The 11 startups, picked from a vast pool of innovative talent, are using cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence to address both Africa’s challenges and broader global issues. The transformative power of AI in Africa is highlighted by a McKinsey report which
Naira among worst performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa— World Bank
The World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report has revealed that the Nigerian Naira has experienced nearly a 40 percent depreciation in 2023, making it one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa. This year, other currencies in the region with significant losses include the Angolan Kwanza, South Sudanese Pound, Burundian Franc, Congolese Franc, Kenyan Shilling,
Why Nairobi Securities Exchange has been ranked the worst performing in Africa
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Kenyan teacher Millicent Cassianes nominated for Global Teachers Prize
By NATION AFRICA A Kenyan teacher has been nominated for the prestigious Global Teachers Prize, one again shining the spotlight on the country. Millicent Cassianes stands to bag $1 million (Ksh148 million), following closely in the footsteps of Peter Tabichi who emerged winner in 2019. The award recognises teachers making outstanding contributions in their profession.
Meet the 11 Google-backed African startups using AI to solve local and global challenges
A new generation of African startups is using AI to address some of the continent’s most pressing challenges, from healthcare to logistics to agriculture, and Google is at the forefront of supporting this innovation. In 2023, Google launched the “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First” program to support African startups that are using AI to
Garri Logistics, Famasi Africa selected for inaugural cohort
11 African startups have been selected into the first cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’ program. The 11 startups are utilising cutting-edge artificial intelligence to address local and global challenges. The selected startups will undergo a 10-week accelerator journey. Beyond benefiting from Google’s AI expertise and a $350k allocation in Google Cloud Credits,
High quality, affordability drives Ghanaian importers toward Chinese products: report-Xinhua
ACCRA, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) — Many Ghanaian importers have turned to imports from China due to the high quality and fair prices, according to a report released by the Stanbic Bank, an Africa-focused financial services organization. The Africa Trade Barometer 2023 report, released on Wednesday, said China has become the primary source of inputs for
These are the 11 startups chosen for Google’s inaugural Africa AI First Accelerator
Google has selected the 11 startups that will be part of its inaugural Africa AI First Accelerator. The startups will undergo a 10-week accelerator journey, with access to $350k worth of Google Cloud credits. The South African startup chosen for the Accelerator is Avalon Health. In August this year, Google announced that it would be
Economic outlook of Sub-Saharan Africa remains bleak – World Bank
Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic outlook remains bleak amid an elusive growth recovery. According to the latest World Bank Africa’s Pulse report, rising instability, weak growth in the region’s largest economies, and lingering uncertainty in the global economy are dragging down growth prospects in the region. Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to decelerate to 2.5% in 2023,