https://www.bizcommunity.com/414/852.html East Africa news 15 4th Industrial Revolution news - East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/414/852.html en-us Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:52:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/us-tech-brands-dominate-brand-finances-2026-global-500-394188a Brand Finance’s 2026 Global 500 reinforces the scale advantage and global reach of the world’s largest digital ecosystems, with the top four spots unchanged, and US technology brands continuing to dominate the top 10. 1-264983 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gates-foundation-and-openai-50m-push-for-ai-health-in-africa-849693a Bill Gates announced the Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50m partnership to help several African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems and mitigate the impact of international aid cuts. 1-264929 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-digital-evolution-of-safety-across-africas-critical-industries-849093a Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a fundamental shift — and at the heart of this change is the digital evolution of safety. 1-264829 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-african-countries-rank-on-ai-competitiveness-in-2026-738422a Stanford University’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) team has released the 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Tool, ranking 36 countries by their artificial intelligence ecosystems — with South Africa the only African nation to feature in the global index. 1-264382 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/elon-musk-launches-ai-powered-grokipedia-to-rival-wikipedia-848043a Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-powered online encyclopedia designed to compete with Wikipedia and expand the xAI ecosystem. The platform went live on 27 October 2025, reportedly containing over 885,000 articles at launch. 1-262869 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-ai-diagnostics-and-hearx-foundation-selected-for-turnios-2025-chat-for-health-ai-accelerator-176076a Two South African organisations have been selected to participate in Turn.io’s 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator. Chosen from 400 international applications, AI Diagnostics and hearX Foundation are part of the 10 organisations that will scale AI‑enabled health services. 1-261468 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meta-launches-open-source-ai-accelerator-across-sub-saharan-africa-471359a Meta, in partnership with national innovation agencies and ecosystem partners, has launched the Llama Impact Accelerator Program across Sub-Saharan Africa to support the development of open-source AI tools aligned with regional development goals. 1-258425 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.co.ke/article/kenya-launches-national-strategy-for-responsible-ai-development-258697a In a progressive move that aims to position Kenya as a leader in AI adoption and governance in Africa, the country officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2025-2030) (strategy) on 27 March 2025. 1-256650 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/663/244824.html MediaTek, a major fabless semiconductor maker, reaffirmed its pledge to collaborate with telecom operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Kenya and East Africa, aiming to accelerate 5G adoption and bridge the region’s digital gap. This commitment was reiterated at the inaugural MediaTek Technology Diaries held in Kenya earlier this month. 1-244824 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution East Africa