Cassava Technologies

We are proud to stand alongside strategic partners like Microsoft in building Africa’s AI economy. Their latest investments reaffirm confidence in Africa’s role in the global digital economy - unlocking opportunities, accelerating AI adoption, and empowering businesses and individuals alike.   By combining strategic investment with skills development, we are shaping a future where African talent can harness AI to solve local challenges, foster innovation, and create sustainable economic growth. Together, we are building a stronger, AI-powered Africa.   #AIForAfrica #DigitalTransformation #SkillsForTheFuture

Across our portfolio of businesses, we are Accelerating Action to develop the ecosystems and partnerships necessary to bring about gender equality as quickly as possible. Happy International Women’s Day to all. #AccelerateAction #IWD2025

We are proud to share that Cassava AI has won the AI Award at the Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025! 🎉   The Awards celebrate the leading entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the tech industry across the continent. Cassava AI was recognised for its innovations that ensure businesses and individuals can access secure, scalable, and affordable digital solutions, fuelling Africa’s digital economy.   Follow us to keep up to date with how Cassava AI is pioneering AI-driven infrastructure to enhance connectivity, cybersecurity, and cloud services.   #ATSNBO #DigitalInnovation #AI

We are happy to announce new strategic appointments to our leadership team to ensure future competitiveness as we usher in the next growth phase of Cassava Technologies.   These leaders bring a wealth of expertise, enhancing the company’s capabilities in providing Broadband Connectivity, Co-location (data centres), Cloud, Cyber Security, Compute (AI), and Payment - services across more than 30 markets in Africa, the Middle East, India, and Latin America.   1️⃣ Ahmed El Beheiry, COO and Chief AI Officer for Cassava Technologies, will be responsible for the commercial strategy, business processes, CIO, and supply chain. 2️⃣ Deon Geyser has been appointed CEO of Liquid Networks for Cassava Technologies. In his new role, he will be responsible for the connectivity business across Africa, including all of Liquid’s fibre, satellite, wireless, and wholesale voice and connectivity services. 3️⃣ Ziaad Suleman has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our Cassava business in South Africa. He will drive the growth and innovation strategy of the South African operations as the organisation ushers in the next growth phase and ensures future competitiveness. 4️⃣ Adil El Youssefi has been appointed the new CEO of our co-location business for Cassava Technologies. 5️⃣ Wellington Makamure has now been appointed the CEO of Rest of Africa & International for Cassava Technologies. 6️⃣ Finhai Munzara has been appointed Chief Corporate Development Officer for Cassava Technologies. He will be responsible for M&A, corporate finance, and strategic partnerships. 7️⃣ Bronwen Zehmke is now the Group General Counsel for Cassava Technologies. 8️⃣ Leonard Bore is now the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for Cassava Technologies. He will manage compliance risk, enterprise risk, Internal Audit, and ESG teams. 9️⃣ Sharon Marufu has been appointed the Chief Supply Chain Officer for Cassava Technologies. She will oversee the group-wide supply chain and procurement. 🔟 Lorreta Songola will assume the role of Managing Director of our Cassava business operations in Zimbabwe.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4XvT6rR   #DigitalTransformation #Africa #Connectivity

We are proud to share that Cassava AI has been announced as a finalist in the Africa Tech Summit Awards AI Award. The AI Award recognises the companies unlocking Africa’s potential through the power of AI. At Cassava AI, we’re pioneering AI-driven infrastructure to enhance connectivity, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Our innovations ensure businesses and individuals can access secure, scalable, and affordable digital solutions—powering Africa’s digital economy. Join us at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi on the 12th of February for the award ceremony! #AI #Africa #Awards #DigitalTransformation

Watch our Founder and Executive Chairman, Strive Masiyiwa, discussing AI and equitable innovation with Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith on his platform: Tools and Weapons.   In this discussion, Strive Masiyiwa shares his business journey and explores why education and skilling up are critical, the role AI plays in enabling this and why Africa needs an electricity strategy as well as an AI strategy.   We’re proud to be working with partners like Microsoft towards our vision of a digitally connected future that leaves no African behind.   Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/eRhkUHRx   #LeavingNoAfricanBehind #AI #DigitalTransformation

We’re delighted to see our President and Group CEO, Hardy Pemhiwa, recognised amongst the Top 100 African Leaders in Technology and Telecommunications report from Africa Tech Festival.   We are proud to be playing our part in realising the immense potential Africa holds and driving digital transformation across the continent as we continue to work towards our vision of a digitally connected future that leaves no African behind. 

We are proud to announce three significant milestones: we have secured USD 310 million in funding, completed our business reorganisation and successfully completed our South African Rand (ZAR) debt refinancing. These strategic initiatives position us for robust growth underpinned by a strong balance sheet.   Announcing the news, our President and Group CEO, Hardy Pemhiwa explained that “The closing of this equity round, completion of our ZAR debt refinancing, and reorganisation represent more than just capital – it’s a pivotal milestone that we expect to unlock immense value and catalyse the further expansion of our digital infrastructure and services to bridge the digital divide on the continent”. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecHSv483 #Africa #BusinessTransformation #Finance

Congratulations to our Founder and Executive Chairman, Strive Masiyiwa, who has received an honorary doctorate in Engineering from Stellenbosch University in South Africa. This comes in recognition of his key role in Africa's telecoms industry and business sector and the impact of his philanthropic endeavours in improving the lives of many Africans.   At Cassava Technologies, we are proud to champion his legacy through our shared vision of a digitally connected future that leaves no African behind.    #Telecommunications #Engineering #DigitalTransformation

We are proud to announce that we have partnered with eFinance Investment Group to drive digital transformation across Egypt and the MENA region.   This collaboration combines the strengths of our pan-African reach and global partnerships with eFinance’s strong market presence and reputation as Egypt’s foremost leader in digital transformation. By exploring opportunities for joint expansion across Africa, we will accelerate the adoption of digital solutions in Egypt and the MENA region, enhancing our ability to deliver on our vision of a digitally connected future that leaves no African behind.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/egmbmRDW   #Egypt #DigitalTransformation #DigitalPayments