AI could contribute up to $30 billion to Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by 2030, according to Google’s Digital Opportunity of Africa report. This is a remarkable prospect for a continent still navigating its digital transformation – a crucial shift toward achieving rapid economic growth. However, the growing gap in digital skills hinders our progress, particularly as global AI advancements accelerate. As of 2023, the Eastern and Southern Africa region lags globally, with only 64% of the population accessing high-speed internet and 24% actively using it. Click here to read the full-text article