Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean telecom mogul Strive Masiyiwa, has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA (NVDA, Financial) to establish Africa's first artificial intelligence (AI) factory. According to a statement released on Cassava's website, the company plans to deploy NVIDIA's cutting-edge computing and AI software at its data center in South Africa by June. Following this initial deployment, Cassava will extend the deployment to its other facilities in Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria.
The partnership marks a significant step in advancing AI capabilities across the African continent. The AI factory is expected to leverage NVIDIA's robust technology to enhance data processing and machine learning applications, thereby fostering innovation and technological growth in the region.
This strategic move is poised to position Cassava Technologies at the forefront of the technological transformation in Africa, creating opportunities for businesses and improving the digital infrastructure across multiple countries.
