AI in African agriculture - The Habari Network

Young African farmer using AI-powered tools for precision agriculture to improve yields and support sustainable rural livelihoods.

AI and Africa’s Agricultural Reckoning

The continent's coming workforce explosion demands a new kind of farming - and technology may be the catalyst that makes it possible.

Airtel Africa and Starlink partnership illustrating satellite-based mobile connectivity expanding digital access to rural and underserved communities across Africa.

Opinion4 months ago

Bridging Africa’s Digital Divide: Airtel and Starlink’s Rural Connectivity Gamble

By Jean Claude Niyomugabo When Airtel Africa announced its partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX this week, it marked more than another corporate deal in the telecommunications...

African farmer using a drone for precision agriculture, monitoring crop health, spraying fertilizers, and improving farm yields sustainably.

Opinion6 months ago

How Agricultural Drones Are Powering Africa’s Food Security Revolution

By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Did you know that Africa’s agricultural productivity remains roughly 50 percent below the global average – despite the continent holding 60 percent...

African farmer using AI technology with drones and sensors to monitor crops and improve food security

Opinion7 months ago

Why Africa Must Embrace AI to Secure Its Agricultural Future

By Jean Claude Niyomugabo By 2050, Africa’s population will surge to 2.5 billion – more than double its size today. Feeding this future will not be...