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By section Skills and research 1 · Start-ups and innovation 2 · Policy and government 1

  1. The Four Levels of AI: AIFOD Weekly AI Review Panel Says Build the Ladder Before the Divide Hardens
    Skills and researchZASouth AfricaAIFOD

    AIFOD Review Examines Global AI Divides and Developing-Nation Priorities

    An AIFOD panel examined global tiers of artificial intelligence adoption, urging emerging economies to focus on essential infrastructure rather than frontier models.

  2. Urban landscape featuring various buildings and abundant green foliage
    Start-ups and innovationEGEgyptKEKenyaNGNigeriaZASouth Africa

    Enza Capital Launches Dedicated Fund for African AI Start-ups

    Nairobi-based venture firm Enza Capital has launched a dedicated fund to back African artificial intelligence start-ups addressing local infrastructure and language needs.

  3. Two doctors looking at a tablet together
    Start-ups and innovationZASouth Africa

    Healthleap Raises $38M in Seed and Series A Funding to Expand Hospital Screening AI

    South Africa-founded clinical AI startup Healthleap has secured $38 million in seed and Series A funding to expand its automated inpatient risk detection platform.

  4. Labeeqah Schuurman: AI and Infrastructure Must Remain in Service of People
    Policy and governmentZASouth AfricaAIFOD

    Western Cape Official Urges AI Alignment With Public Infrastructure Needs

    Western Cape policy chief Labeeqah Schuurman outlined how regional governments can use AI and infrastructure to improve public services at an event hosted by AIFOD.