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South African Startup Launches AI Model Supporting 12 African Languages
Vambo AI introduced MORENA, an AI language model for African languages. The model supports 12 African languages alongside English and French.
ChatGPT in South Africa: How Students and Workers Use AI
70% of South African adults have used an AI chatbot, up from 45% in 2023. 23.1% of South Africans aged 15 to 64 used generative AI tools in Q1 2026.
The plan to build virtual data centres in space just got $8 million backing
Satlyt has raised $8 million in seed funding led by non sibi ventures to develop its space-based computing vision. The startup's software allows satellites to process data and run AI applications onboard, maximizing existing computing resources.
African founders are moving past headline funding numbers to chase cross-border payment fixes
Founders and ecosystem leaders are emphasizing stable foreign investment and regional trade ties as markers of progress. Folarin Aiyegbusi from Google highlighted that the $1.3 billion raised in funding doesn't fully represent the economic impact.
Nigerian Founder Jayaike Ndu Introduces Tend, a Platform for Local Business Discovery
Many businesses in Africa operate primarily through Instagram and WhatsApp instead of traditional websites. Tend aims to solve the discovery problem for businesses that are not visible through conventional online searches.
