Mauritius Telecom Launches Free AI Training Hub for 50,000 People

Mauritius Telecom has launched a free online learning platform called my.t Learning Hub, designed to train at least 50,000 Mauritians in artificial intelligence. The platform went live on Friday 6 June, in a ceremony hosted by the state-owned telecoms company.

The initiative is directly tied to a commitment made in the 2026-2027 national budget, which identified AI skills development as a strategic priority for Mauritius. The government has set a target of equipping tens of thousands of citizens with AI literacy, and the my.t Learning Hub is the first concrete step toward meeting that goal.

Mauritius Telecom, the country's leading telecommunications provider and the company behind the my.t broadband and mobile brand, is positioning the platform as an accessible entry point for anyone who wants to understand and work with artificial intelligence, regardless of their background or prior technical knowledge.

The platform is free to use, meaning there is no subscription fee or enrolment cost for participants. This removes a significant barrier that has historically limited access to digital upskilling in Mauritius, where paid international platforms such as Coursera or LinkedIn Learning are out of reach for many residents.

The Minister of Information Technology was present at the launch, signalling strong government backing for the project. The ministry has in recent months pushed several digital economy measures, and the AI training hub aligns with Mauritius's broader ambition to position itself as a regional technology hub in the Indian Ocean.

What this means: For ordinary Mauritians, the my.t Learning Hub offers a no-cost opportunity to gain skills that are increasingly in demand across sectors including finance, healthcare, logistics and public administration. For employers and investors, a larger pool of AI-literate workers makes Mauritius more competitive as a destination for technology-driven businesses. The 50,000 target also represents roughly 4 percent of the total population, which would be a meaningful shift in the country's digital skills base if achieved within the budget cycle.

No details were immediately available on the specific courses offered, the duration of the programme, or how completion will be certified. Further announcements from Mauritius Telecom are expected in the coming weeks.

Source: Le Defi Media