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Microsoft aims to provide artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity training opportunities to 1 million people in South Africa by 2026, according to Lillian Barnard, President for Microsoft Africa. The company's national skilling initiative targets a diverse audience, prioritizing sectors ranging from companies to government and the youth in South Africa. At Microsoft's "AI Tour" in Johannesburg, Barnard emphasized the importance of offering skilling opportunities and access to industry-recognized certifications to prepare the youth for global competitiveness. While the specific investment figure was not disclosed, Microsoft has already trained four million Africans over the past five years and has committed to training 30 million more in the next five years, establishing itself as the first global "hyperscale" public cloud provider to build data centers in South Africa.