The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has partnered with Huawei to propel South Africa’s digital transformation through the Digitech program, offering ICT SMMEs access to innovative technologies and digital solutions. Leveraging Huawei’s global expertise in 5G, cloud services, and AI, this partnership enables small and medium enterprises to harness cutting-edge digital infrastructure and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive market. Through the Digitech platform, SMMEs benefit from enhanced connectivity, advanced cloud services, and digital innovation that enable them to scale their businesses and reach broader markets both locally and globally.
In addition to technology access, the DCDT-Huawei collaboration focuses on building digital skills and capacity among entrepreneurs, ensuring that local innovators are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. By providing training, mentorship, and access to Huawei’s extensive global ecosystem, the partnership is empowering SMMEs with the tools and knowledge to develop competitive solutions in areas like smart technologies, cloud computing, and digital services. This partnership strengthens the role of South African innovators in the global digital economy while promoting inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable development in the ICT sector.