Cassava Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with Zindi, a global platform for artificial intelligence (AI) talent, to accelerate AI development and digital transformation across Africa.
The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see them collaborate on providing AI solutions and Graphics Processing Units-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) across the continent.
The partnership aims to combine Cassava’s data centre GPU capabilities with Zindi’s AI innovation platform to strengthen Africa’s AI ecosystem. According to both parties, the collaboration will unlock new opportunities for developers, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, and enable the development of AI solutions tailored to address local challenges.
“This partnership is a key step towards advancing digital transformation in Africa,” said Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies. “For Africa’s AI ecosystem to grow and thrive, it is essential to provide platforms and resources for the continent’s developers and start-ups. Cassava is proud to support local stakeholders as they develop digital solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing problems.”
Cassava stated that the availability of GPUaaS will offer African AI developers the high-performance computing resources needed to build and scale data-driven solutions, while also supporting local innovation and entrepreneurship.
ALSO READ: BAYOBAB LAUNCHES FIBRE ROUTE TO BOOST UGANDA’S DIGITAL ECONOMY
Zindi’s CEO and co-founder, Celina Lee, emphasized the importance of localized solutions and skill development. “This partnership will improve African datasets, address local challenges with locally built solutions, and empower more African AI builders with the resources they need to succeed,” she said.
As part of the partnership, Cassava and Zindi plan to launch an AI challenge focused on nurturing Africa’s next generation of AI talent. The initiative is expected to highlight innovative solutions, foster skill-building, and create new employment opportunities.
By integrating advanced GPU infrastructure with Zindi’s expansive AI community, the two organizations aim to lay a strong foundation for Africa’s digital future, bolstering the continent’s competitiveness in the global AI landscape.
