Pelonomi Moiloa
Pelonomi Moiloa is a South African entrepreneur and an alumna of the ABE Initiative, who founded 'Lelapa AI' to develop language technologies for under-resourced African languages. Her innovative work in AI earned her a spot on TIME’s 100 AI talents of 2023.
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Pelonomi Moiloa is the CEO of Lelapa AI, advocating for the inclusion of African languages in technology.
Experts aim to close the language gap
United Kingdom· 2025-09-04
Pelonomi Moiloa from South Africa founded 'Lelapa AI' to develop language technologies for under-resourced African languages.
Co-creating a future through youth, innovation, and partnership – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-08-21
Pelonomi Moiloa is the South African founder of 'Lelapa AI', developing linguistic technologies for under-resourced African languages.
L’Afrique et le Japon Cocréer un avenir grâce à la jeunesse, à l’innovation et au partenariat – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-08-20
Pelonomi Moiloa founded 'Lelapa AI' to develop language technologies for under-resourced African languages.
Africa and Japan: Co-creating a future through youth, innovation, and partnership
Tanzania· 2025-08-20
Ms. Pelonomi Moiloa from South Africa founded 'Lelapa AI' to develop language technologies for under-resourced African languages.
Co-creating a future through youth, innovation, and partnership – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-18