The reality of AI investment in Africa

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Artificial intelligence use cases in Africa, through an investment banking lens, is the focus of this edition of Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Arun Varughese, head of telecommunications, media and technology at RMB.

Through the discussion, Varughese highlights: ways in which AI is being used in Africa; how and where African countries should be investing to make the most of the digital economy; and contribution of Africa to the development of AI models.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.
14 Mar 2025 English South Africa Business News · News

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