Sundar Pichai

Google scouts for tech talent in Africa to support continent’s first product development centre

Resource forms part of the company’s US$1bn investment in Africa’s digital transformation.
Staff Writer
2:30
Feb 10, 2022

SA non-profits, SMEs get share of Google’s US$1bn fund

The multimillion-dollar investment enables local SMEs and non-profits to contribute to SA's digital economy.
1:30
Jan 26, 2022

Zimbabwean James Manyika to head up Google’s tech dept

Manyika spent nearly 30 years with global business and corporate advisory firm Mckinsey.
2:20
Dec 16, 2021

Google taps into Africa fund to back SafeBoda start-up

Represents first investment from the Africa Investment Fund.
3:00
Oct 6, 2021

Google backs digital interest in Africa with US$1bn investment

Investment focuses on enabling fast, affordable internet access, supporting start-ups.
1:50
Jan 29, 2021

Google commits US$10m to support Kenya’s economic recovery

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai references company’s plan to establish fibre link along Africa’s West Coast to usher in more broadband.
3:20
Nov 3, 2017

Little time for Google Africa to reminisce

Company reflects on a decade of operation in Africa, but emphasises its progressive role in training people to compete in the digital economy.
1:30
Aug 2, 2017

Google to launch affordable smartphone for Nigeria market

Google hopes the smartphone will count towards its efforts to empower Africans through the internet.
1:40
Jul 28, 2017

Google announces Lagos on Street View, Launchpad Space

CEO Sundar Pichai makes one of several surprise announcements at 'Google for Nigeria' event.