Johannesburg, 23 January 2025 – With its youthful population, rich diversity, and rapidly growing tech ecosystems, South Africa and Africa are uniquely positioned to innovate and lead in AI-driven ...

In 2020 Microsoft launched the Microsoft Global Skilling Initiative as a response to the increasing demand for digital skills in order to fill the needs of newly created jobs and working conditions ...

Microsoft aims to provide 1 million people in South Africa with artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security training opportunities by 2026, Lillian Barnard, President for Microsoft Africa, said on ...

South Africa and other African countries are uniquely positioned to innovate and lead in AI-driven solutions with the right ...

With its youthful population, rich diversity, and rapidly growing tech ecosystems, South Africa and Africa are uniquely positioned to innovate and lead in AI-driven solutions with the right skills and ...

Education company Pearson has teamed up with Microsoft to upskill workers for ... agents and AI tools targeted at helping people develop skills," according to a Pearson representative.

The EY organization and Microsoft announced today the launch of the AI Skills Passport (AISP), which assists students aged 16 and older in learning about artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and ...

Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha. Barnard did not provide any investment amount for the initiative ... five years with AI skills, as part of ...

Microsoft's (AI) national skilling initiative targets a broad audience, and in South Africa will prioritise all sectors from companies to government and the youth, Barnard said at the company's ...