Cassava Technologies Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Zindi

Cassava Technologies , a multinational technology company that offers a comprehensive ecosystem of digital services and infrastructure, has signed an MOU with Zindi.

With its business units Cassava AI, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Liquid C2, Africa Data Centres, and Sasai Fintech, Cassava, which has its headquarters in the UK, is present in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the United States of America.

The Pan-African technology group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Zindi, a professional network for data scientists in Africa, to deliver GPU-as-a-service (GPUaas) across the African continent and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

According to their statement, the new partnership will see the organisations collaborate on several initiatives, which include using Cassava’s GPUaaS capabilities for Zindi’s AI solution development and identifying opportunities for both organisations to leverage one another’s platforms and ecosystems.

“For Africa’s AI ecosystem to grow and thrive, it is essential to provide platforms and resources for the continent’s developers and start-ups,” said Hardy Pemhiwa, president and group CEO of Cassava Technologies. 

He added, “Combining our data centres’ advanced GPU capabilities with Zindi’s innovative data science platform creates a powerful foundation for digital advancement. Cassava supports local stakeholders as they develop digital solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing problems.”

Zindi partners with companies, NPOs, and government institutions to develop, curate, and prepare data-driven challenges. This partnership underscores the companies’ mutual commitment to nurturing AI talent and innovation throughout the continent.

Zindi has a network of over 80,000 data scientists registered on the platform, from more than 180 countries worldwide.

“Zindi is thrilled at the opportunity to partner with Cassava Technologies to strengthen African datasets, address local problems with locally developed solutions, and help more African AI builders access the resources they need to succeed,” said Zindi CEO and co-founder Celina Lee.

“Collaborating on the launch of a challenge specifically aimed at nurturing Africa’s AI talent will not only expose entrepreneurs and innovative solutions, but it will also help build new skills and create employment opportunities.”