Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zindi, Africa’s largest professional network for data scientists, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) across the African continent. This partnership represents a significant step in accelerating digital transformation in Africa and will see the two organizations collaborate on several initiatives. These include using Cassava’s GPUaaS capabilities for Zindi’s AI solution development and identifying opportunities for both organizations to leverage one another’s platforms and ecosystems.
Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, emphasized the importance of providing platforms and resources for the continent’s developers and start-ups. He stated that combining Cassava’s data centers’ advanced GPU capabilities with Zindi’s innovative data science platform creates a powerful foundation for digital advancement. Cassava is proud to support local stakeholders as they develop digital solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing problems.
Zindi, as Africa’s pioneering AI challenge platform, collaborates with companies, non-profit organizations, and government institutions to develop, curate, and prepare data-driven challenges. This partnership underscores their mutual commitment to nurturing AI talent and innovation throughout the continent. Celina Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Zindi, expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to partner with Cassava Technologies to strengthen African datasets, address local problems with locally-developed solutions, and help more African AI builders access the resources they need to succeed. Collaborating on the launch of a challenge specifically aimed at nurturing Africa’s AI talent will not only expose entrepreneurs and innovative solutions; it will help build new skills and create employment opportunities.
This collaboration aligns with Cassava’s broader vision of fostering responsible AI development and innovation in Africa. It follows the company’s recent announcement of plans to build Africa’s first AI factory in partnership with Nvidia, aiming to provide cutting-edge AI computing capacity to African governments and researchers. The AI factory, expected to begin operations at Cassava’s data centers in South Africa by June 2025, will act as a central hub for developing and deploying AI solutions designed specifically for Africa.
By combining Cassava’s advanced GPU infrastructure and Zindi’s extensive network of over 85,000 data scientists, this partnership is poised to make significant inroads in Africa’s AI landscape. It supports Cassava’s objective of providing world-class digital solutions and advancing responsible AI adoption, innovation, and growth in Africa
