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Econet AI launches major recruitment drive for over 100 AI engineers
via NewsDay Zimbabwe5 min read
Econet AI, a subsidiary of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has initiated a significant recruitment drive to hire more than 100 engineers. This effort is aimed at accelerating the deployment of its artificial intelligence strategy. The company anticipates this to be one of the largest intakes of engineers by a single private company in Zimbabwe in recent years. Successful candidates will undergo intensive AI training before being assigned to roles in product development, customer support, and enterprise solutions. Econet AI has already received applications from engineers in Zimbabwe and Zimbabwean professionals working abroad. This recruitment is the first phase of a broader strategy to expand AI adoption across Zimbabwe by providing AI-powered solutions to businesses and organizations. Some engineers will serve as advisors within these companies. Econet AI chief executive Navdeep Kapur stated the company is seeking graduates in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, and robotics, including those with honors, master鈥檚, and doctoral qualifications. Kapur noted that over 70 positions are currently being onboarded, with plans for further expansion. The initial focus is on recruiting engineers for AI product development, with additional roles expected as the business grows. This recruitment highlights the increasing investment in artificial intelligence by Zimbabwean companies due to rising demand for AI-driven products, automation, and digital transformation services.
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