CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Strategic Response

    • Strategic response to the growing importance of AI in education, research, and national development.

Focus Areas

    • Equipping individuals and institutions with
      skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world
    • Practical applications of AI across sectors development

Core Objectives

    • Strengthen national capacity in emerging
      technologies.
    • Promote academic excellence.

Broader Vision

    • Position Eswatini as an active participant in
      the global AI landscape.
    • Unlock new revenue streams for the
      University.

CORE PILLARS

UNLOCK

We unlock potential by providing access to essential AI knowledge, tools, and skills that open new pathways for learning and growth.

ACCELERATE

We accelerate progress by equipping professionals with practical AI skills that enhance efficiency, creativity, and decision-making across all sectors of the economy.

INNOVATE

We champion innovation by nurturing a culture of experimentation and problem-solving using responsible AI.

ADVANCE

We advance careers, organisations, and national development through AI literacy, research, and strategic partnerships.

main activities

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE COURSES

  • Structured programmes to build AI expertise for professionals.
  • Designed for career advancement in an AI-driven economy

COMMUNITY AI LITERACY
PROGRAMMES

  • Free or low-cost initiatives to educate the public on AI basics.
  • Focus on demystifying AI for schools, small businesses, and local communities

SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS

  • Hands-on training in AI tools and techniques
  • Targeted sessions for specific industries/professions

AI FOR SOCIAL GOOD
PROJECTS

  • Collaborative projects to address local challenges using AI.
  • Engages communities to cocreate impactful AI applications

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

UNESWA LAUNCHES AI ACADEMY

UNESWA launches AI Academy and 151 Educators graduate with a Certificate in Creative AI for Educators.

the journey so far

Generative AI
Literacy for Teachers

SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS

  • Using AI to Upscale SMMEs
  • Generative AI for Academic Success

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Hands-on AI Projects
  • Industry Mentorship
  • Boost University Application

AI FOR SOCIAL GOOD PROJECTS

Some Contributors​

Prof. S. Motsa

Prof. K. Ferreira-Meyers

Mr. W. Nyembe

Dr. T. Rugube

Dr. Z. Dlamini

Dr. E. Kunene-Mthethwa

Dr. L. Dlamini

Dr. S. Mavundla

Mr. C. Mavuso

Ms. P. Mahlangu

Ms. S. Dlamini

Dr. N. Mathabela

Ready to Master AI?

Join the next cohort of changemakers and become part of Eswatini’s AI-powered future. Our flagship course, Generative AI for Educators, starts soon — secure your spot today and gain in-demand skills that will transform your teaching, leadership, and innovation capacity.

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