By: Van
Soul Addey
Mauritius Telecom has been recognised by Digital Council Africa for its leadership in digital innovation and transformation at CONEXT 2026 in Johannesburg, as the company expands its artificial intelligence capabilities and develops solutions for businesses, governments and communities across Africa.
The recognition reflects the
company’s efforts to evolve beyond connectivity by building AI capabilities and
solutions designed to deliver practical value across different sectors.
Speaking at the summit,
Mauritius Telecom Chief Executive Officer Veemal Gungadin outlined the
company’s development of the Mauritius AI stack, spanning sovereign AI
infrastructure and a growing portfolio of artificial intelligence solutions.
These include mytGPT for
enterprise AI, myt AI Cloud for Model-as-a-Service, myt Learn for education,
and AI voice agents Kevin AI and Sarah AI.
The company said its
ambition extends beyond Mauritius, with plans to develop locally built
solutions that can be adapted and scaled across African markets.
According to Mauritius
Telecom, these solutions could help operators, enterprises and governments
accelerate AI adoption while maintaining control over their data.
The company also credited
its teams for translating its digital innovation strategy into practical
implementation.
“Built in Mauritius. With
ambitions for Africa,” Mauritius Telecom said, outlining its vision of
expanding the reach of locally developed AI capabilities across the continent.
