Dimpho has been in use for several months in Botswana and South Africa.
We developed the Setswana language module for RHVoice, and the first voice – under contract from the United. Nations office for Project Services. The voice has been delivered on the RHVoice Apps for Android and Microsoft Windows.
We look forward to hearing about how this voice is allowing blind Setswana speakers in South Africa access news, literature and educational materials in their mother tongue.
We benefited from recordings made for us by the award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Ms D. J. Motaung and the advice of Professor Emeritus J.C. Roux of Stellenbosch University.