South Africa’s Khula! is making major waves in agriculture, proving that technology can truly transform the lives of small scale farmers. The agritech firm recently raised R126 million in fresh funding, a clear vote of confidence in its vision to support farmers across the country. This remarkable milestone tells a bigger story: one of innovation,...
Microsoft has launched Project Gecko in Kenya. The initiative is led by Microsoft Research Africa in Nairobi. It brings together partners from Microsoft Research India, the Microsoft Research Accelerator in the United States, Digital Green, and local collaborators. The goal is to build AI systems that work for populations that are underrepresented online. Project Gecko...