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WeThinkCode_ Secures $2 Million Google.org Grant to Scale AI Training Across South Africa & Kenya

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GUEST – Nyari Samushonga, CEO of WeThinkCode_.



WeThinkCode_, a leading South African tech academy, has been awarded $2 million in funding from Google.org. This grant will enable WeThinkCode_ to dramatically expand its Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programs, empowering 12,000 learners in South Africa and Kenya with critical AI skills for the rapidly evolving job market.
12 Jun 2025 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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