Telkom Commits R100 Million to Launch AI Institute for South Africa

Telkom has pledged a USD 6.1 million / R100 million commitment; to establish the Telkom AI Institute, a new platform designed to equip South Africans with artificial intelligence and digital skills, foster local innovation, and accelerate inclusive participation in the digital economy. The pledge was announced in Geneva, Switzerland as part of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition, which confirmed at the WSIS Forum 2026 High-Level Week that it