Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, recently visited Nokia South Africa, placing a strong emphasis on ICT SMME development. The meeting explored opportunities for collaboration in driving South Africa’s digital transformation, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the ICT sector. Key discussions centered on Nokia’s R&D initiatives and how they could support local innovation, as well as expanding access for South African SMMEs to Nokia Forge, the company’s cutting-edge digital platform.
ICT skills development was also highlighted during the visit, with plans to introduce joint initiatives aimed at bridging the digital skills gap. Minister Malatsi emphasized the importance of fostering partnerships that enable SMMEs to thrive in the global digital economy, ensuring that South Africa’s tech entrepreneurs remain competitive on the world stage. This visit is part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to supporting ICT SMMEs and accelerating digital inclusion across the country.
ICT skills development was also highlighted during the visit, with plans to introduce joint initiatives aimed at bridging the digital skills gap. Minister Malatsi emphasized the importance of fostering partnerships that enable SMMEs to thrive in the global digital economy, ensuring that South Africa’s tech entrepreneurs remain competitive on the world stage. This visit is part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to supporting ICT SMMEs and accelerating digital inclusion across the country.
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