Youth hone skills in digital economy
Alton Mazibuko of Alexandra is one of the many youths that have received digital skills training to gear the youth to take full advantage of the digital economy and also start their own small businesses.
Digify Africa has been delivering digital skills to the youth since 2011 with the support of Meta, programmes like Digify Pro, and Meta Boost and have since upskilled more than 10 000 young people and SMMEs across Mzansi and Africa as a whole.
One of those upskilled is Alton Mazibuko (30) of 6th Avenue and Joe Nhlanhla Street in Alex. He is an aspiring entrepreneur who is setting up his construction venture following the skills he obtained from one of the 10-week Bootcamp courses. He said the course taught him valuable lessons that will assist him in the formative years of the business.
“I am currently tying the loose ends with my potential funders and once those loose ends are done, I want begin my journey of entrepreneurship,” Mazibuko said.
The Youth Digital Skills Forum, in partnership with Digify Africa, aims to bring together the youth to inspire and demonstrate the importance of digital skills in contributing to the digital economy, said Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa, spokesperson and head of public policy in Southern Africa at Meta.
The forum at Tshimologong in Braamfontein brought together youth and alumni who have benefited from the Digify Pro programme, youth-led/owned small businesses that have benefited from Meta Boost and have used the digital platforms to adapt during the pandemic and beyond.
She described the forum as ‘a great success’ and hopes hope to continue the partnership. The event hosted attendees from different cities in SA such as Durban, Rustenburg, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Alexandra, Soweto, Mafikeng, and Pietermaritzburg. “We also had attendees from Zambia, Kenya and Nigeria. Not only is the forum a great networking platform but it’s part of our continued commitment to the youth of South Africa in enhancing digital skills across the country.
“We want to continue equipping youth with digital skills to advance their careers, grow their businesses, or connect with like-minded people through these forums. The aim of forums like this is to give young people the resources and support to build and grow their own businesses.”
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