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Stories from Friday 30 October 2026

  1. Africa seeks control of AI safety as Eswatini launches standards centre

    standardmedia.co.ke · 2026-10-30

    Audio By Vocalize Africa is seeking a greater role in determining how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are developed, tested and regulated, amid concerns that the continent remains dependent on foreign expertise to assess systems increasingly shaping its economies and…

  2. OPINION: Technology capability is a boardroom risk, not an HR line item

    citizen.digital · 2026-10-30

    OPINION: Technology capability is a boardroom risk, not an HR line item Audio By Vocalize By Nikki Germany Every quarter, Kenyan boards assess currency exposure, regulatory change, cybersecurity and other threats to enterprise value. Yet another consequential risk does not…