Econet launches dedicated AI unit to drive digital transformation
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 hour ago6 min read
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched Econet AI, a new business unit in Harare aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across various sectors. The unit debuted with a suite of products and services for corporates and individuals. Starting in May, customers will receive six months of free access to Google Gemini, a multimodal AI platform. Econet AI also introduced Cassava AiCloud, a high-performance computing platform powered by NVIDIA GPUs, hosted at the Cassava AI Factory in South Africa. The launch was attended by ICT, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera, senior government officials, regulators, business leaders, and industry partners. Econet Group chief executive Douglas Mboweni stated that the AI unit evolved over five years as an internal innovation hub, improving customer experience, optimizing network performance, and enhancing decision-making. The formal launch marks a shift to commercialization, positioning Econet AI as a strategic partner for organizations. Minister Mavetera welcomed the development, noting its alignment with Zimbabwe’s National AI Strategy and National Development Strategy 2, which aims to build a digital, knowledge-driven, upper-middle-income economy. She emphasized government support for the initiative, highlighting its potential to empower local businesses, create jobs, and strengthen Zimbabwe’s global competitiveness. Econet AI employs over 100 specialists and is set to help enterprises integrate AI into
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