by SAVIOUS KWINIKA
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – CASSAVA Technologies has announced major progress in its ambitious plan to deploy Africa’s first continent-wide GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) network, a milestone expected to redefine the region’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
As Africa’s first preferred NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP), Cassava is launching secure, high-performance data centre infrastructure across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco, enabling scalable AI innovation within local markets.
The initiative marks a significant step toward reducing Africa’s reliance on offshore cloud computing and enhancing digital sovereignty.
By providing local access to powerful GPU computing resources, Cassava aims to help governments, enterprises, and startups build and deploy AI solutions more efficiently and affordably.
“Cassava’s commitment to growing Africa’s AI ecosystem is not just about technology; it’s about empowerment,” said Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies.
“Becoming the first preferred NVIDIA Cloud Partner in Africa allows us to ensure that African businesses can lead and innovate in AI — creating solutions in our own languages, using our own data, and built on local infrastructure.”
Pemhiwa added that the company’s GPUaaS model will “democratize access to cutting-edge AI computing capacity,” giving African developers and institutions the same level of compute power available in more developed regions.
The service is expected to accelerate advancements in sectors such as finance, healthcare, education, and agriculture — all of which stand to benefit from localized AI and machine learning solutions.
Founded with the vision of building Africa’s digital backbone, Cassava Technologies has evolved into one of the continent’s most influential technology groups.
Through its network of business units — including Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid C2, Africa Data Centres, Distributed Power Africa, and Sasai Fintech — the company provides integrated digital infrastructure, cloud services, fintech solutions, and renewable energy systems.
Operating in 94 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States, Cassava’s mission is to drive digital inclusion and economic growth by connecting people and businesses through technology.
Its investments in high-speed connectivity, cloud infrastructure, and now AI computing, underline a strategic commitment to ensuring that no African nation is left behind in the digital transformation era.
With its GPUaaS rollout, Cassava Technologies is positioning Africa not merely as a consumer of global AI innovation but as an active creator in the global AI economy — a move that could reshape how the continent participates in the next phase of technological advancement.
– CAJ News