Advancing Data Science and Natural Language Processing for African languages and societal impact
We bridge the gap between cutting-edge data science research and real-world societal challenges, with a special focus on African language technologies.
Research that drives meaningful change in society
Developing methods and tools that enhance decision-making capabilities while ensuring user-centered approaches to data science research.
Advancing natural language processing for African languages through innovative tools, datasets, and methodologies.
Developing ML approaches that address real-world challenges while considering ethical and societal implications.
Our latest contributions to the scientific community
Our research spans multiple domains, from developing language technologies for under-resourced African languages to creating data-driven solutions for societal challenges. We publish in top-tier venues and actively contribute to open science through our datasets, models, and tools.
We believe in open science and making our work accessible to all
Curated datasets for African language research and social impact studies
Open-source tools and pre-trained models for researchers worldwide
Comprehensive guides and tutorials for using our resources
Machine translation platform for African languages, making communication across language barriers more accessible.
Grassroots organization focused on advancing NLP research and applications for African languages.
Comprehensive data repository tracking COVID-19 in South Africa, supporting research and policy decisions.
Current AI development is rapidly accelerating, yet many of the world’s languages and contexts remain underrepresented in the datasets that power these systems. At the Data Science for Social Impact...
On May 15, 2026, Prof Vukosi Marivate presented a public lecture during the DSTI Budget Vote. The talk centered on a critical reality: while South Africa leads the continent in...
As South Africa navigates the complexities of the digital era, the intersection of technological innovation and national policy has become increasingly critical. We are pleased to announce two significant milestones...
What does the future of African AI look like? If our recent AI4D African Languages Lab Workshop held on March 26, 2026, is any indication, it looks collaborative, resilient, and...
Interested in contributing to cutting-edge research that makes a difference? We welcome collaboration and new members.
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