# Vodacom Group has partnered with the University of Johannesburg and Amazon Web Services to launch the Vodacom AI Lab, aimed at building South Africa’s artificial intelligence talent pipeline. Speaking at the launch in Johannesburg, Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub said the initiative would strengthen collaboration between academia and industry while equipping students with practical AI skills. He added that the partnership supports Africa’s ambition to become a global AI hub by developing local innovation and technology solutions.
Vodacom launches AI Lab to develop SA’s digital talent