Africa’s Increasing Investment in AI
BRICS+ Consulting Group
November 6, 2025
Africa is experiencing a significant surge in artificial intelligence (AI) with increasing market valuations, emerging
Africa is experiencing a significant surge in artificial intelligence (AI) with increasing market valuations, emerging
Artificial intelligence has become the newest frontier in global economic competition not only between companies,
On 15 October 2025, Google South Africa, in collaboration with the Pan South African Language
Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to structural transformation, as organisations worldwide rewire their operations
An AI race with global stakes is unfolding in the Middle East. The United States,
Africa’s AI economy is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating a substantial increase from an
Africa’s burgeoning youth population, projected to exceed 830 million by 2050, presents a unique opportunity.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of technological innovation, promising to revolutionise industries and
Artificial intelligence covers a broad set of technologies that mimic human reasoning to perform tasks.
Indonesia is proactively preparing its youth for a technology-driven future by integrating computer programming and
In many organisations, advanced analytics is still concentrated within small, specialised data science teams. This
Iran’s new AI platform is structured across four integrated layers; a specialised data centre to
Artificial intelligence is rapidly embedding itself into cancer research and treatment, transforming what was once
The Middle East’s artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing transformative growth, with the United Arab
Africa is not passively awaiting the future; instead, it is actively leveraging AI to address
As global tensions reshape the semiconductor landscape, China launches an ambitious $47.5 billion initiative to
During the early years of the Russia and Ukraine war, a stage was set for
Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing drive illustrates how strategic policy alignment between procurement, investment, and industrial innovation
Trade in goods between Singapore and South Africa soared to US$1.4 billion in 2024, nearly
Across the continent, manufacturers are increasingly integrating automation, digitalisation, and data-driven intelligence into their operations.
In May 2025, the European Commission formally launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of
Egypt’s manufacturing landscape is entering a transformative phase, with Chinese investors at the forefront. The
The launch of the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at a signing ceremony at
South Africa’s economy posted a modest but notable rebound in Q2 2025, growing by 0.8%
In many organisations, advanced analytics is still concentrated within small, specialised data science teams. This
Over the past two decades, manufacturing has become a battleground for automation and digital adoption.
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is at a critical turning point in mid-2025, ready for major change.
Over the past year, the United States (US) has accelerated efforts to reshore manufacturing, with
India is moving toward becoming a global semiconductor hub to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s