Custom apps
Co-created and white-label applications built around your audience and content.
African languages. Universal possibility.
Language
creates access.
Ambani turns lessons, health information, training and public services into the languages people speak at home, and into the formats they actually engage with: audio, video and games. Then we deliver them where people already are: in your apps, your website, WhatsApp and voice calls.
Voices in all 11 spoken South African languages.
One technology foundation. Many ways to connect.
Built in Africa. Designed for people.Education & edutainmentHealthcareUniversities & academicsEnterpriseCommunity development
Your world. Your language.
How can we help you?
Choose the path that fits you. Discover what language technology can make possible.
01 / EDUCATION
Parent or teacher
Play, discover and learn in the languages children understand best.
Explore Ambani Kids02 / HEALTHHealthcare professional
Support clearer communication between healthcare providers and patients.
Explore healthcare03 / UNIVERSITIESUniversity or academic institution
Bring multilingual learning, research and specialist terminology into digital experiences.
Explore universities & academics04 / ENTERPRISEEnterprise or business
Bring local-language access to your websites, support and digital services.
Explore corporate solutions05 / COMMUNITYGovernment department or NGO
Make skills development and community programmes easier to access.
Explore community projectsThe Ambani Engine
One engine.
Infinite applications.
We combine language, interactive content and digital delivery to put mother-tongue access into your ecosystem. Start with a custom app, or extend the tools your audience already uses.
Try the engineWebsite localisation
Language access integrated into the digital experiences people already use.
WhatsApp & chatbots
Local-language journeys for support, learning and community engagement.
Digital call centres
Voice and language tools designed to support customer-service workflows.
Language in action
Projects and applications
From early learning to healthcare and community businesses, see how language creates access.
Healthcare / University collaboration
NWU Sinapi
Developed with North-West University, the Sinapi Language Application supports communication between health-sciences students and patients during work-based learning.
Ambani made healthcare language resources available in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, Setswana and Sesotho through the Sinapi project.
Explore the Sinapi collaborationUNDP DIME / Community business training
Learning for spaza shop owners.
Ambani made learning for spaza shop owners available in isiZulu, Sesotho and English through the DIME project.
isiZuluSesothoEnglish
Explore the DIME spaza projectEducation & physical play
Ambani Kids
African-language learning through the app, AR books and technology-enabled play that connects the digital and physical worlds.
Explore Ambani KidsEnterprise application
Multilingual customer support
Bring language access to websites, WhatsApp and voice-call workflows.
Explore corporate solutions
One source. Multiple formats.
Try the Ambani Engine
Explore African-language translation and content tools in the live Ambani Engine.
Try the Ambani Engine
Working together for access
Our impact network
Organisations we have worked with, and those who have supported our journey.
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Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What does Ambani Africa do?
Ambani Africa develops African-language technology for lessons, health information, training and public services. We turn content into audio, video and games, delivered through apps, websites, WhatsApp and voice calls. Discuss your project with us.
Which African languages does Ambani support?
The Ambani Engine has voices in all 11 spoken South African languages: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, Siswati, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Tshivenda and Xitsonga. Language availability varies by product, content and project. Try the Ambani Engine.
Can Ambani work with our existing app, website or WhatsApp service?
We work with partners to bring language accessibility into existing digital services, including apps, websites, WhatsApp and customer-support workflows. The integration depends on your platform, content and delivery needs. Discuss your project with us.
Can we try the Ambani Engine?
Yes. You can explore the live Ambani Engine to try its language and content tools. Try the Ambani Engine.
What projects has Ambani delivered?
Examples include the NWU Sinapi Language Application, with healthcare resources in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, Setswana and Sesotho, and UNDP DIME learning for spaza shop owners in isiZulu, Sesotho and English. Explore our healthcare work and community projects.
Let’s create access, together.
Tell us who you want to reach, the languages they use, and the challenge you want to solve.