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Amini: Kenya’s AI Star Solving Africa’s Environmental Data Puzzle

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

I’m genuinely thrilled about Amini, a Nairobi-based AI startup founded in 2022 by KateKallot. In my view, this is the kind of bold, homegrown innovation Africa needs—tackling the continent’s environmental data scarcity with AI and satellite tech. Amini’s mission to deliver real-time insights for agriculture, insurance, and climate resilience is nothing short of revolutionary, and I’m convinced it’s a game-changer for Africa’s future. Amini’s platform is, frankly, a marvel.
AgrixTech: Cameroon’s AI Agritech Revolution I’m Rooting For

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

I’m calling it now: AgrixTech, a Cameroonian AI startup founded in 2018 by Adamou Nchange Kouotou and his team, is the future of African farming. As co-founder and CEO, Kouotou’s vision to empower smallholder farmers with AI-driven crop diagnostics is nothing short of brilliant. This mobile app, which helps farmers spot diseases and boost yields, has me buzzing with excitement—it’s practical, impactful, and exactly what Africa’s agricultural backbone needs. AgrixTech’s app is pure genius.
Intron Health: Nigeria’s AI Healthtech Hero I’m Cheering For

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

I’m sold on Intron Health, a Nigerian AI startup founded in 2020 by Dr. Tobi Olatunji and Olakunle Asekun. Their mission to revolutionize healthcare with speech recognition tailored for African accents is, in my opinion, a stroke of brilliance. In a continent where language barriers can cripple medical documentation, Intron is breaking down walls, and I’m here cheering them on. Intron’s platform is a godsend.
Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo: Shaping Responsible AI in Africa

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

“AI in Africa must be built by us, for us, with our values at its core.” – Dr. Chinasa T. OkoloDr. Chinasa T. Okolo is a powerhouse in the global AI landscape, steering the conversation toward ethical, inclusive technology with a razor-sharp focus on the Global South.
AI in African Education: Personalizing Learning for Diverse Classrooms

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

Africa’s classrooms are as diverse as its people—spanning urban hubs, rural villages, and everything in between. Yet, with teacher shortages, overcrowded schools, and limited resources, delivering quality education to all remains a steep challenge. Enter artificial intelligence (AI), which is quietly revolutionizing learning by personalizing education to meet individual student needs.
AI-Powered Healthcare Revolution: How African Innovators Are Bridging the Medical Gap

1 month ago | iafrica.com | Debra Winter

Africa’s healthcare systems face a daunting trifecta: sparse infrastructure, a shortage of medical professionals, and unequal access to care. Yet, amidst these challenges, a quiet revolution is brewing, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). From Rwanda’s drone-delivered blood supplies to South Africa’s disease-modeling algorithms, African innovators are harnessing AI to bridge the medical gap, proving that necessity breeds ingenuity.
Fintech, Education and Community: Boosting Financial Inclusion in South Africa - iAfrica

Mar 9, 2025 | iafrica.com | Sean Whitehead

South Africa faces a stark financial inclusion challenge, deeply intertwined with its socio-economic landscape. Despite the strides made in expanding banking services, 15% of the population remains unbanked and on the margins of the financial system, a shortfall further compounded by a lack of money management skills. A new generation of fintechs is rising to
Global Survey Ranks South Africa as One of the World’s Least Secure Nations - iAfrica

Sep 25, 2024 | iafrica.com

According to a recently released Gallup poll, South Africa is one of the countries where citizens feel the least safe walking alone. The poll, conducted in 140 countries, revealed that 70% of South Africans feel unsafe walking alone, placing the country in the bottom three, alongside Ecuador and Liberia. By contrast, Kuwait, Singapore, and Norway
Ramaphosa Says South Africa’s Current Healthcare System is Unsustainable - iAfrica

May 20, 2024 | iafrica.com

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that South Africa's present healthcare system is unsustainable, despite differing opinions on how the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme should be implemented. In his letter to the nation, he claims that access to great healthcare should not be based on one's ability to pay. Ramaphosa's remarks came days after signing