Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader with African roots, has unveiled Africa’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Multi-Model Exchange, known as Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx) — a pioneering platform designed to advance local AI development and accessibility across the continent.
The new platform provides mobile network operators (MNOs) with seamless access to multiple world-leading AI models and large language models (LLMs) from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, all through a single, easy-to-use interface.
With CAIMEx, African operators can now integrate advanced AI tools without the need for complex infrastructure or costly international setups. Managed and supported locally by Cassava, the exchange simplifies access to global AI innovations while keeping costs affordable and performance optimized for African users.
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“Africa’s growing AI ecosystem has the potential to be more than just a consumer of imported technology,” said Ahmed El Beheiry, CEO of Cassava AI. “Through CAIMEx, we’re building a bridge between global innovation and African ambition — empowering mobile network operators to deliver world-class AI experiences to their subscribers easily and affordably.”
CAIMEx currently supports AI models including:
- Anthropic’s Claude models
- Google’s Gemini models
- And other leading AI providers
The platform enables operators to select AI models that best serve their business and customer needs — whether for real-time insights, advanced reasoning, customer engagement, or operational efficiency. It combines speed, scalability, and data security to help organisations across the continent harness the full potential of AI.
Importantly, all services on CAIMEx are hosted within Cassava’s regional AI factories, ensuring that data remains in Africa. This supports data sovereignty, privacy, and regulatory compliance, while giving millions of African mobile subscribers and small businesses access to world-class AI tools — not just large corporations.
Cassava Technologies says the initiative reflects its ongoing commitment to building a digitally empowered Africa by providing relevant, secure, and scalable digital solutions that drive transformation and improve lives across the continent.
