- 20 SMMEs and 10 female ICT students graduate from Fibre TechCelerate programme.
- Initiative supports local digital inclusion and economic growth in South Africa.
Liquid South Africa empowers local businesses
With the achievement of the goal of its 2024 Fibre TechCelerate Program, Liquid South Africa commemorated the graduation of ten female Walter Sisulu University ICT students and twenty small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs). The East London-based program allows participants the technical, digital, and business skills they will require to actively participate in fibre and broadband projects all throughout the Eastern Cape. The program, which centres around modules like digital skills, business management, fibre optic installation, occupational health and safety, and mentorship, offers SMMEs in an outstanding position to prosper in South Africa’s rapidly transforming digital economy.
This campaign is an outstanding illustration of Liquid South Africa’s effort to settling the digital divide, especially within empowering women and young people. It also shows how supportive the business is, works together closely with the Eastern Cape Provincial Government and implementation partner Cortex Hub to support the growth of the local economy. “The Fibre TechCelerate Program is more than just a skills accelerator; it’s a catalyst for transformation, empowering local businesses and investing in a digitally inclusive future for the region,” said Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies in South Africa and Botswana.
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Liquid South Africa drives industry innovation
The fluid In addition to skill development, South Africa will be crucial to the nation’s digital transformation. The company has invested over 1.5 billion dollars to connect over 4,000 public buildings, which include schools, libraries, and hospitals, to high-speed fibre networks. These initiatives handle significant challenges for South Africa’s telecom sector, including the need for digital inclusion, infrastructure gaps, and constant connectivity in underserved areas. By improving Africa’s fibre ecosystem, Liquid South Africa builds wider economic development while also developing regional businesses and education.
The business’s overarching objectives for expanding its fibre network, improving digital literacy, and boosting innovation partnerships are all in line with the Fibre TechCelerate program. Liquid South Africa makes sure that small businesses have access to mentorship opportunities and technical skills that have historically been limited through schemes such as these. The organisation is still an important component behind changing South Africa’s digital landscape and empowering communities in the Eastern Cape and beyond as it explores and tackles industry issues.
