South African cloud consultancy CloudZA is putting generative AI to work for Africa, offering locally tailored solutions that boost productivity, efficiency and inclusion.
“GenAI isn’t just a tech leap — it’s a chance for Africa to leapfrog legacy systems,” said CEO Jonathan Oaker. “We’re not replacing people; we’re empowering them.”
CloudZA’s innovations include a Statement of Work Engine that translates technical documents into South African languages and GenAI tools now streamlining call centers, automating financial workflows and enhancing healthcare analytics.
“Our tools are built with local realities in mind — cost-efficient, inclusive and language-aware,” said Solutions Architect Matthew Nelson.
CloudZA also emphasizes ethical AI. “We train models on vetted local data and use guardrails to protect user privacy,” said Presales Architect Blaze McArthur. The company aligns with international standards like ISO AI ethics certifications.
To bridge South Africa’s skills gap, CloudZA trains unemployed youth in cloud and AI through year-long programs, and leads AWS-backed GenAI workshops to help businesses go from idea to deployment in just weeks.
“GenAI is a business multiplier, not a cost center,” said Oaker. “Solutions can cost as little as $15 per user.”
CloudZA is inviting partners and innovators to build Africa’s AI future — one local solution at a time.
