IHS South Africa started a free internet program for residents of KwaMashu near Durban. The company worked with Project Isizwe to bring unlimited wireless access to the community. Local people can use the service without paying any fees. Students and job hunters will benefit from the new connectivity. Small business owners also gain access to digital tools.
About 15 million South Africans still cannot connect to the internet. This represents 21 percent of the country's population. Youth unemployment affects 60 percent of young people. Many small businesses cannot afford proper digital services. Free internet helps address these problems.
Ten unemployed young people from KwaMashu completed special training before the launch. Social Coding taught them about virtual reality and mobile applications for five days. They learned exhibition management and customer service skills. Technical troubleshooting formed part of their education. The trainees demonstrated their new abilities at the community event.
The group set up ten interactive displays during the launch ceremony. Community members visited each station to learn about technology. Primary schools will receive robotics demonstrations next. Younger students will see how robots work. The program aims to teach digital skills across all age groups.
IHS South Africa CEO Sandile Msimango called connectivity essential for communities. He said internet access helps people learn and find work. The program shows how companies and nonprofits can work together. Digital skills training creates technology leaders for townships. These efforts can transform local economies across South Africa.
About 15 million South Africans still cannot connect to the internet. This represents 21 percent of the country's population. Youth unemployment affects 60 percent of young people. Many small businesses cannot afford proper digital services. Free internet helps address these problems.
Ten unemployed young people from KwaMashu completed special training before the launch. Social Coding taught them about virtual reality and mobile applications for five days. They learned exhibition management and customer service skills. Technical troubleshooting formed part of their education. The trainees demonstrated their new abilities at the community event.
The group set up ten interactive displays during the launch ceremony. Community members visited each station to learn about technology. Primary schools will receive robotics demonstrations next. Younger students will see how robots work. The program aims to teach digital skills across all age groups.
IHS South Africa CEO Sandile Msimango called connectivity essential for communities. He said internet access helps people learn and find work. The program shows how companies and nonprofits can work together. Digital skills training creates technology leaders for townships. These efforts can transform local economies across South Africa.
