AI Literacy: Not Just a Valuable Skill but a Critical Necessity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant technological frontier—it is embedded in our daily [...]

Artificial Intelligence as a Dual-Use Technology: A Balancing Act for Society

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a concept nestled within science fiction [...]

Refections on the energy cost of data and Africa’s digital future

Introduction There has never been a more opportune time for Africa to embrace the digital [...]

The Power of Data for Spurring Africa’s Potential

Data has become one of the most valuable commodities in the modern world, often dubbed [...]

Can smart cities revolutionise African urban living

As urbanization rapidly advances across Africa, the concept of smart cities is increasingly being touted [...]

Can We Finally Learn? Digitalization and the Transformation of Education

The digitalization of education is transforming teaching and learning, opening up unprecedented opportunities for new [...]

Perspectives from the future: Why the African Institute for Digitalization, Data, AI, and Society 

  As the sun began to set over the crystal-clear waters of Lake Malawi, casting [...]

Digitalization, AI and the SDGs

 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 8, emphasize the need to promote sustained, inclusive, [...]

Harnessing digitalization, data, and AI to catalyse Africa’s Development

As we delve into the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Annual Development Effectiveness Review 2024, it [...]

Microsoft and LinkedIn Work Trend Index Annual Report 2024: What Does This Mean for Africa?

The 2024 Microsoft and LinkedIn Work Trend Index Annual Report, titled “AI at Work is [...]