Africa’s private and public sectors asked to collaborate to enhance AI readiness for transformative growth
November 10, 2023
There is a need for players in Africa’s private and public sectors to start working together to centre the continent in the global generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) dialogue. This was a key takeaway from a…
Microsoft and M-PESA Africa Join Forces to Empower African MSMEs with Digital Skills
October 4, 2023
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office, has partnered with M-PESA Africa to address the digital skills gap among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the landscape for…
FAST Accelerator Announces 12 African Startups Selected for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program
September 24, 2023
Flapmax has joined forces with Microsoft to nurture promising startups through the FAST Accelerator program. This dynamic initiative is set to catalyze the growth of Africa’s digital economy and drive innovation across various sectors. The…
Securing a country’s future: The digital transformation challenge facing governments
September 6, 2023
By Phyllis Migwi Daily life very nearly came to a grinding halt in Kenya last month with millions of people unable to access the country’s more than 5,000 recently digitised, critical government services – from…
Meta and Microsoft Introduce the Next Generation of Llama: A New Era for Generative AI
July 20, 2023
The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has witnessed significant breakthroughs, with generative AI captivating the public’s imagination. Today, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of Llama 2, the next generation of the open-source large…
Microsoft ADC's Skilling and Immersion Program Empowers Faculty to Enhance Tech Education in Kenya
July 18, 2023
Microsoft has today announced the graduation of a group of university lecturers from different universities from a skilling and immersion program in teaching and research. The program was organized by the Microsoft Africa Development Centre…
Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator Launches 2nd Cohort of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program
July 11, 2023
Flapmax has announced the launch of the second FAST Accelerator program. This program is designed to support and fund the next generation of innovative companies and entrepreneurs throughout the African continent. Building on the success…
USIU-Africa's Team TAWI Wins Ksh 14 Million as They Emerge World Champions in Microsoft Imagine Cup 2023
May 31, 2023
USIU-Africa’s Team TAWI from Kenya emerged victorious in the prestigious 2023 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Championship held during the Microsoft Build event last week. This annual technology innovation competition brings together students from around the…
Microsoft Moves Azure Active Directory Domain Services to ADC in Nairobi
May 16, 2023
Microsoft has announced that it will be moving the Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS) product to the African Development Centre Nairobi. This is a major milestone for the company and the tech…