AI, Microsoft and South Africa

Microsoft to invest $300 million more in South Africa's AI infrastructure
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in South Africa to meet the growing demand for the company's Azure services in the region.
Microsoft Supercharges South Africa: $290M AI & Cloud Investment to Power Jobs, Innovation
The investment builds on Microsoft's previous $1.1 billion spent on South Africa's first enterprise-grade data centers.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Powers Up South Africa’s Cloud and AI Future with $297M Investment
Microsoft (MSFT) disclosed plans to invest 5.4-billion-rand ($296.81 million) in South Africa by 2027 to enhance its cloud and artificial
To Grow Africa’s AI Economy, Microsoft Invests $300 Million In Datacenters
Microsoft will invest $290 million over the next two years in South Africa on AI and cloud infrastructure, and will train 1 million youngsters.
Microsoft to invest $300m in cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa
Microsoft has committed to investing ZAR 5.4 billion ($298.6m) in cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa by 2027. This builds on the ZAR 20.4 billion ($1.13bn) Microsoft has already invested in infrastructure in South Africa over the past three years to establish data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Microsoft paying to train 50,000 South Africans
Microsoft President Brad Smith has announced an initiative to equip South Africans with cybersecurity and artificial intelligence skills.
Microsoft to spend nearly $300M more in South Africa to boost AI infrastructure - report
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) will invest 5.4B rand (about $296.81M) more in South Africa by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for its Azure cloud services in the region,
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Gauteng govt praises Microsoft’s multi-billion rand investment in AI infrastructure
Last week, the American tech giant announced plans to invest R5.4 billion between now and 2027 to meet South Africa’s ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: Microsoft's R5.4 billion investment to revolutionise SA's tech landscape
Microsoft's landmark R5. 4 billion investment in South Africa promises to revolutionise the country's digital landscape, ...
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Microsoft’s massive R25.8bn SA investment
Microsoft’s total R25.8 billion capex figure (between 2022-2027) makes it the biggest single investment announcement yet in ...
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WATCH: Ramaphosa hails Microsoft’s presence in SA amid US tensions
President Cyril Ramaphosa has seemingly thrown a jab at the United States (US) amid simmering tensions between US President ...
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Microsoft’s commitment to expand AI infrastructure lauded
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Microsoft South Africa's investment of billions of Rands in artificial intelligence ...
Microsoft to invest about $300 million more in AI infrastructure in South Africa
Microsoft will invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($296.81 million) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in ...
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Musk Says South Africa Banned Starlink Because He’s ‘Not Black’
Microsoft just announced additional investments yesterday.” Under South Africa’s Electronic Communications Act (ECA) of ...