Entrepreneurs from townships across SA graduate from the Telkom FutureMakers programme, equipped with digital skills and business support to drive change in their communities.
The second cohort of the Telkom FutureMakers Township Innovation Incubator Programme graduated at a ceremony held in Bryanston, on Friday.The 13 FutureMakers received their certificates marking the completion of the programme. They were recognised for their dedication and achievements while participating, in developing innovative solutions that make a difference in society.
The graduation marks the culmination of an intense 18 months, where entrepreneurs were trained in digital skills, developing solutions from ideation to solution stage and receiving support to develop those solutions into viable products. The Geleza app seeks to be the go-to online platform, offering affordable lessons for students studying mathematics and science from Grade 4 to 12, covering Caps, IEB and Cambridge curriculums. The target is 22 000 learners as a start.
“These social entrepreneurship initiatives are directly geared to having a positive impact on the lives of the business owners and their families, as well as their communities, the ICT sector and the country at large,” said Phetla.
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