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Johannesburg-based computer scientist Raesetje Sefala says AI can be used to "serve the people behind the data points".

AI used to tackle poverty, translate languages with African data seen vital to fighting racial bias. More funding, wider digital access needed, say developers.

* AI used to tackle poverty, translate languages * African data seen vital to fighting racial bias * More funding, wider digital access needed, say developers By Kim Harrisberg DURBAN, Feb 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Determined to use her skills to fight inequality, South African computer scientist Raesetje Sefala set to work to build algorithms flagging poverty hotspots - developing datasets she hopes will help target aid, new housing or clinics.

A growing number of African developers are pioneering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle their continents challenges

Determined to use her skills to fight inequality, South African computer scientist Raesetje Sefala set to work to build algorithms flagging poverty hot spots – developing data sets she hopes will help target aid, new housing or clinics.

Learning to communicate effectively during a crisis - Ghana workshop...

A new line of lighting introduces a fresh take on a Zulu tradition of weaving with telephone wire.  Named after master weaver, Alfred Ntuli, the new

A new line of lighting introduces a fresh take on a Zulu tradition of weaving with telephone wire.  Named after master weaver, Alfred Ntuli, the new

An upcoming exhibition in Cape Town will showcase a collection of ceramics, wallpapers and fashion inspired by the animals of Africa. Ardmore founder, Fée

The statement dated January 20, comes on the backdrop of xenophobic incidences that have bedevilled the country in recent times.