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Microsoft to Invest $298M in South Africa's Digital Future

3/8/2025

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Microsoft is set to invest $298 million in South Africa by 2027, bolstering its AI and cloud infrastructure. This follows a remarkable $1.13 billion in prior investments. The initiative aims to empower 50,000 South Africans with essential digital skills, a move President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed as vital for the nation’s economic and technological growth.

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Microsoft is set to invest $298 million in South Africa by 2027, bolstering its AI and cloud infrastructure. This follows a remarkable $1.13 billion in prior investments. The initiative aims to empower 50,000 South Africans with essential digital skills, a move President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed as vital for the nation’s economic and technological growth.