Microsoft to invest R5.4 billion in South Africa’s AI

Microsoft to invest R5.4 billion in South Africa’s AI

Microsoft has announced a significant investment of R5.4 billion in South Africa, aimed at boosting the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and cloud infrastructure. Previous Investment: Establishing Data Centres This investment builds upon the company’s previous expenditure. According to Microsoft, its previous investment of R20.4 billion facilitated the development of the first enterprise-grade data centres in Africa, located i…

Ramaphosa hails Microsoft's presence in SA amid US tensions

Ramaphosa said Microsoft's presence in South Africa was a "vote of confidence" in Pretoria and the economy.

Microsoft Invests Additional $296M In South Africa

By combining skills training with recognised certifications, Microsoft aims to create a future-ready workforce for South Africa and beyond.

Gauteng hails Microsoft’s major AI infrastructure investment

By Akani Nkuna Gauteng has expressed strong support for Microsoft’s R5.4 billion investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in South Africa. The province on Sunday praised the initiative as a significant step forward advancing digital innovation, boosting economic growth and equipping the workforce with skills for the evolving job market. The investment builds on the R20.4 billion Microsoft committed in 2023 to establish South Afr…

Microsoft to Invest in South Africa’s AI Infrastructure

Microsoft has announced a major investment of 5.4 billion rand (approximately $296.81 million) to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in South Africa. The investment, set to be completed by 2027, aims to expand Azure capabilities in the country and strengthen its position as a key player in Africa’s growing AI ecosystem. This initiative builds on Microsoft’s previous investment of 20.4 billion rand over the past thr…

JOHANNESBURG: Microsoft is planning to invest $298 million “to expand its investments in artificial intelligence and data centers” in South Africa, the US company’s vice president Brad Smith announced Thursday at a conference in Johannesburg. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the announcement, after weeks of wrangling with the new US administration. “For us, this is an extraordinary opportunity to get […]