Africa's AI Ambitions Unveiled at Unstoppable Africa 2025

September 23, 2025
At the Unstoppable Africa 2025 event in New York, major projects were announced to position Africa at the forefront of global innovation, including the establishment of AI factories by Strive Masiyiwa and investment opportunities by Meta.

At the Unstoppable Africa 2025 event in New York, significant initiatives were announced to position Africa at the forefront of global innovation, announced in a press release. Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet Global and Cassava Technologies, revealed plans to establish Africa's first network of AI factories powered by NVIDIA GPUs, set for completion by the end of 2026. This initiative aims to foster homegrown innovation and accelerate Africa's participation in the global AI economy.

Meta also announced upcoming investment opportunities in Africa's digital ecosystem, reflecting confidence in the continent's growing tech and AI potential. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to develop locally led solutions and enhance regional integration and global competitiveness.

The event, a flagship of the Global Africa Business Initiative, brought together business leaders, African heads of state, and global investors to discuss Africa's economic transformation. New commitments in infrastructure and advanced technologies were highlighted, showcasing the growing confidence in Africa's private sector.

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