Telkom’s R100 Million AI Institute: Building SA’s Digital Future

Telkom CEO Serame Taukobong discusses the company’s landmark R100 million pledge to launch the Telkom AI Institute — a national platform aimed at building AI and digital skills, accelerating innovation, and expanding participation in the digital economy. He explains why “connectivity without capability only gets South Africa halfway there,” how AI is creating a new digital divide, and what the Institute means for young people, small businesses, and the country’s Vision 2030 ambitions. www.kaya959.co.za