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[Column] Annepeace Alwala: The imperative of inclusivity in AI and technology

03-03-2025 | 10:41:08
AI and technology are only as powerful as the data and the perspectives that shape them. If we fail to include diverse voices, we risk developing biased algorithms that exclude marginalised communities and reinforce systematic disparities.

VFS Global launches AI-powered Chatbot for UK visa customers in 141 countries

03-03-2025 | 08:48:00
The AI-powered chatbot utilises advanced Generative AI technology to offer human-like, conversational support. It does so through both voice and text commands, as a result, customers receive instant, accurate, and accessible information, simplifying their travel experience.

Glass House PR launches State of PR in Africa report

03-03-2025 | 08:29:00
Glass House PR has launched The Glass House PR Report on the state of public relations in Africa. The report draws insights from over 28 PR agencies across 15 countries, spanning North, South, East, and West Africa

TikTok launches STEM Feed in Africa

27-02-2025 | 08:19:15
TikTok, has launched the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) feed in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The feed features content in the English language with auto-translated subtitles, verified by two independent fact-checking organisations, CSN and Poynter.

The African Marketing Confederation and The Chartered Institute of Marketing announce new partnership

20-02-2025 | 09:19:45
The newly established partnership between CIM and AMC aims to foster the advancement and mobility of the marketing profession. This collaboration will offer professional marketers and practitioners access to valuable development opportunities.

Driving digital transformation in emerging economies through media, fintech and edtech

10-02-2025 | 11:10:00
Aleph Group, a leading global enabler of digital advertising, fintech services and education technology, proudly marks its 20th anniversary with the launch of a bold company manifesto and video campaign.

[Kenya] TikTok removes over 334,000 harmful videos in Q3

06-02-2025 | 12:34:10
Short-form video hosting platform TikTok has revealed that it removed over 334,,000 videos from its platform in Kenya due to violations of its community guidelines. 

Gaming sector revenues in Africa hit $1.8 billion in 2024, report

06-02-2025 | 08:13:00
Africa’s gaming market experienced significant growth, reaching a revenue of $1.8 billion (Sh 232.2 billion) in 2024, marking a 12.4% increase from 2023. 

Audi South Africa announces Ricci Birchfield as new Head of Marketing and PR

05-02-2025 | 14:17:14
With his record in leading digital initiatives and driving organisational growth, Ricci is well-positioned to take Audi South Africa into its next chapter of progress.

VML South Africa develops Asili AI to combat bias in AI-generated African imagery

05-02-2025 | 09:50:23
The tool addresses biases in existing AI generators that struggle with authentic representation of South African and African individuals.

Kenya’s entertainment and media industry poised for explosive growth, report

30-01-2025 | 10:08:43
Kenya is on the verge of a large growth in its entertainment and media industry. PwC has now uncovered that sector will be worth $4.8 billion in the next three years in new research.

Gen AI is fueling a new wave of fraud in Africa, report

30-01-2025 | 09:45:00
Smile ID, Africa's leading provider of identity verification solutions, has released its 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlighting critical fraud trends across the continent.

TikTok announces strategic partnerships in Kenya’s creative ecosystem

30-01-2025 | 09:34:00
TikTok has announced strategic partnerships in Kenya with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi. The collaboration with Aleph Holdings will see TikTok's sales and support operations seamlessly transition to Aleph's dedicated Kenyan team, enhancing local expertise.

[Free Business Webinar, January 30] Multi-Currency Banking Solutions for African Marketing Agencies

11-01-2025 | 17:00:00
Organized by global fintech firm, VertoFX in collaboration with AI-fluence Inc

Joe Public and Nedbank launch campaign to shed light on financial abuse of women

20-12-2024 | 12:20:02
The key insight to the campaign was that amongst the various forms of abuse that women face, money is also used as a form of abuse and financial abuse occurs in 99% of abusive relationships.

PR agency Wimbart announces strategic appointments in Kenya and Nigeria

11-12-2024 | 07:48:11
The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey, strengthening its local presence and networks in two of Africa’s major economic markets and established tech ecosystems.

African animation industry gets a boost with launch of “the creator labs” for women

10-12-2024 | 14:12:00
The African film and audiovisual industries are experiencing rapid growth, contributing an estimated USD$5 billion to the continent's GDP and employing over 5 million people.

African and European Marketing Confederations join forces to advance global marketing landscape

06-12-2024 | 07:10:59
As the marketing, sales and service industries undergo a rapid transformation - due to data-driven strategies, time customer interactions, and AI-powered technologies - expertise has become a critical differentiator for organisations globally.

Nigerian Ministry of Art partners with Afro-centric media Trace to boost Nigeria’s creative sector

04-12-2024 | 14:12:03
This strategic alliance aims to transform Nigeria into a hub for cultural and economic innovation by leveraging the nation’s rich creative resources and empowering its youth and creators.

PRCA Africa launches Internship Charter to drive best practices in Africa’s PR Industry

04-12-2024 | 08:55:22
This launch follows extensive research into the strengths and challenges of PR internships, providing a strategic framework to benefit both interns and the organisations they work for.

[Open December 2024] African Business Roundtable presents e-Consultation on Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems

29-11-2024 | 05:30:24
The African Business Roundtable (ABR) is delighted to invite you to participate in an e-consultation organized by the High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) under the Committee on World Food Security.

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