Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Afrobotics: Guiding Africa’s Path to Technological Sovereignty

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As Africa stands at a pivotal moment, facing rising tech demands and the fallout of USAID’s exit, Afrobotics emerges as a bold force for change. Founded by artist-turned-technologist David Phume, this black-owned South African company is on a mission to make the continent technologically independent, ethical, and inclusive. Afrobotics is building a future powered by AI, robotics, nuclear energy, and quantum computing. Phemelo speaks to Phume about the future of robotics in South Africa.
21 Jul 2025 6PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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