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Kathy Gibson reports – Microsoft is making about R1,3-billion available in an equity equivalence agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition for a fund supporting skills and capability development and enterprise development for youth and SMMEs.
“This is a big step forward in building an inclusive and tech-proficient population, because we need to ensure that people have the requisite skills.” “We need to ensure our citizens are part of the digital economy, and address the roadblocks. This agreement aims to enable and empower individuals, especially youth and SMMEs.”
“Through the agreement between Microsoft and the DTIC, a R1,3-billion fund will be set up to support black-owned busineses, and help young people gain necessary skills.” The non-technology fund, or about R390-million, will help black-owned SMEs to flourish by using technology, assisting them to improve mainstream businesses.
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