AI in Africa
Samsung and Tshimologong have completed another intake of their software development training programme, which has graduated 89 people since 2020 with a 79% job placement rate. The initiative continues to support digital skills development in South Africa through multiple training cohorts. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Nelson Mandela University students won the Enactus SA competition with an AI-powered farming venture. The winning team will represent South Africa at the Enactus World Cup in Brazil. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Untapped AI has launched a sovereign AI platform for agents in South Africa, utilizing a local GPU solution to enable on-shore processing and data residency. The platform addresses data sovereignty concerns while enabling local deployment of AI agent technology. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Bull and Kaizen Technologies have partnered to expand access to AI-ready computing infrastructure across South Africa and neighbouring markets. The partnership focuses on providing advanced computing and mission-critical technologies to the region. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Africa Data Centres' senior VP discusses how organisations are evaluating not just cloud platforms but also connectivity options to reach them. The comments highlight the growing importance of infrastructure choices in cloud deployment strategies. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has introduced a multilingual AI chatbot called Batho Pele that provides public servants and citizens with instant access to public service policies, circulars and legislation. The chatbot represents the South African government's adoption of AI technology to improve access to
AI in Africa
South Africa's National Treasury is advancing the MyMzansi digital transformation platform from proof of concept to production-ready status with specific use cases identified. The government aims to scale its digital transformation initiatives across departments and services. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Google presented its Gemini Enterprise agentic AI platform and strategic roadmap at the Google Cloud Africa Summit, demonstrating the company's commitment to expanding AI capabilities across the continent. The showcase highlighted Google Cloud's progress in advancing enterprise AI adoption in African markets. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
MTN's Digital Skills for Digital Jobs programme has graduated 80 unemployed youths in the Western Cape. The initiative aims to address digital skills gaps and employment opportunities in the region. Source: Read the original article
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Huawei and partners convened the Digital AI+ Government Summit in Johannesburg to discuss how locally-anchored AI can enhance South Africa's public sector service delivery. Government, healthcare and industry leaders explored trusted AI applications for the public service. Source: Read the original article
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Vodacom, the University of Johannesburg, and Amazon Web Services have partnered to develop a skills pipeline addressing South Africa's demand for AI and data science professionals. The collaboration aims to produce job-ready graduates equipped with practical expertise in these fields. Source: Read the original article
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South Africa has been ranked first in Africa and eighth globally out of 25 countries for AI readiness according to a recent assessment. The ranking raises questions about what this metric means for actual organisational preparedness to implement AI systems. Source: Read the original article