Cassava Technologies, NVIDIA on Africa’s first AI factory

Cassava Technologies, in collaboration with NVIDIA, has recently unveiled Africa's pioneering AI manufacturing facility, a revolutionary establishment fueled by NVIDIA’s state-of-the-art AI computing technology. Hardy Pemhiwa, the President & Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, shared exclusive insights with CNBC Africa about this groundbreaking venture. The inauguration of Africa's premier AI factory marks a significant milestone in the region's technological evolution. Pemhiwa emphasized that the primary objective of this factory is to introduce advanced computing capabilities to Africa, thereby completing the essential digital infrastructure required to propel Africa's AI-driven economy into the future. The convergence of GPUs (graphics processing units) with cutting-edge AI technology within data centers signifies a major leap forward for the continent. The presence of power, connectivity, data centers, and data itself has laid a strong foundation for AI development in Africa. The missing piece of the puzzle has been robust compute capacity, a void that the first AI factory is poised to fill. By integrating AI technology into Africa's digital framework, Cassava Technologies aims to revolutionize the continent's tech landscape and foster economic growth and innovation. This initiative underscores the critical importance of investing in infrastructure and technological advancements to drive sustainable progress in Africa's digital economy. Joining forces with a stellar lineup of shareholders, which includes prominent entities like the IFC, Royal Buffer King from South Africa, Google, and Gateway Capital from Singapore, Cassava Technologies has leveraged its strong financial backing to spearhead transformative projects like the AI factory. The amalgamation of strategic partnerships and financial support has propelled Cassava Technologies to the forefront of technological innovation in Africa.