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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Smart Africa Secretariat, has launched the third edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge. This continental initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that address some of Africa’s most pressing agricultural and climate challenges. Under the theme “From Ideation to…
Johannesburg, South Africa – On August 27, 2026, the CNBC Africa AI Summit 2026 will convene at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, investors, and technologists to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, economies, and societies across the continent. This high-impact gathering will spotlight cutting-edge global AI trends with a deliberate Pan-African…
The 3rd Edition of the Innovate Africa Challenge, jointly organized by Smart Africa and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is now open for applications. This continental initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of AI solutions to address climate and agricultural challenges across the continent, with this year’s theme, “From Ideation to Deployment,” emphasizing the transition from concepts to practical, scalable…
