UK-based, but operating in Africa, Cassava Technologies has launched its latest cloud computing solution, aimed squarely at African governments and designed to support the rollout of cybersecurity and AI initiatives across public services.
Called the National Sovereign Cloud, the service provides large-scale cloud, cybersecurity and computing AI infrastructure.
“Through these advancements, Cassava and its cloud partners aim to enable governments to deploy AI-powered applications that improve public service delivery, strengthen citizen engagement, protect against emerging digital threats, and support economic growth,” the company said in an announcement.
This platform will be useful for governments like South Africa, which is struggling with decentralized initiatives across different technologies across many of its departments. However, this strategy means that many departments are left to their own devices and may be vulnerable, for example, without a comprehensive cyber security strategy.
Last month, the state-owned Land and Agriculture Bank suffered losses a ransomware attack Which completely disrupted its ICT services and exposed extremely sensitive information to criminal attackers.
It was the latest in a long list of examples of public services suffering at the hands of cybercriminals, including Transnet, South African weather services, public health laboratories and more.
“Across Africa, governments are accelerating their digital transformation agendas and focusing on ensuring that data and digital infrastructure remain secure and sovereign,” said Ahmed El Beheri, Group COO and Group Chief Technology and AI Officer at Cassava Technologies.
“Our National Sovereign Cloud solution enables governments to develop secure AI and cloud environments that support national digital transformation, while empowering African developers, enterprises and institutions to build solutions that meet the unique needs of the continent.”
South Africa wants to integrate all government services on a single ICT platform
In President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SONA) in February 2026, he highlighted ongoing plans to launch a centralized platform that uses biometric verification to provide online and digital services to South Africans.
By 2030, platform The company, dubbed “MyMzansi,” will be fully operational soon, but significant challenges await the emerging platform, including finding the right partner to ensure its full deployment.
“We will digitalize driver's licenses, matriculation certificates and services at the master's office.
Able to fill out police statements online and eligibility for SASSA grants can be tested remotely,” the President said during the speech.
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