Beyond Bytes (Exploring the African Digital Landscape)

In this episode, we embark on a profound exploration, leveraging the experience of our COO, Qhakaza Mohare, who has thrived in an inclusive environment, demonstrating how investing in women accelerates progress not just within organizations but across society.

The concept of "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress" encapsulates the idea that by prioritizing and supporting women's empowerment, we can not only achieve gender equality but also catalyze broader societal advancement and progress.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, we embark on a profound exploration, leveraging the experience of our COO, Qhakaza Mohare, who has thrived in an inclusive environment, demonstrating how investing in women accelerates progress not just within organisations but across society.

The concept of "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress" encapsulates the idea that by prioritising and supporting women's empowerment, we can not only achieve gender equality but also catalyse broader societal advancement and progress.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

Digital tools and the internet are revolutionizing the way businesses operate. They provide a wealth of opportunities for businesses to reach new customers, increase their visibility, and improve their operations. With the right digital tools, businesses can streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and better understand customer needs. Digital tools also help businesses stay competitive in an ever-changing landscape by providing access to real-time data and insights that can be used to make informed decisions. From marketing automation to customer relationship management systems, digital tools and the internet offer many benefits that can help any business succeed.

small businesses.

Aurelia Nxumalo joins us. She talks to us about the importance of creating safe spaces for conversations on

internet safety and how we can all play an active role in adopting healthy digital habits when

using technology.

Silindile Bhebe, Project Manager for Meta Boost, recently had the opportunity to recap the importance of creating a digital presence for businesses on Vow FM. During her interview, she highlighted the importance of having a well-developed online presence, as it is essential for businesses to reach new customers and grow their reach. She also discussed how businesses can use digital marketing tools such as SEO and PPC to get their message out to the right people. Bhebe spoke about how creating a digital presence can give businesses a competitive edge by increasing their visibility and reach. Finally, she emphasized the importance of consistency when it comes to digital marketing, as it helps create trust with potential customers and keeps them engaged. Bhebe's recap provided valuable insight into the importance of creating a digital presence for businesses, and we highly recommend checking out her interview with the Vow FM Team.

Successful entrepreneurs are already taking advantage of the many benefits of digitalization. Our Project Manager for Meta Boost, Silindile Bhebe talks with the Deep South FM team about our #BoostBusinessShower event on the future of entrepreneurship, creative industries, and how entrepreneurs can leverage Meta digital tools to grow their businesses. 

South Africans’ attitudes to entrepreneurship have continued upward since 2003, with more than 80% viewing entrepreneurship as a good career choice. We chat with the founder of @KasiEconomy, Kabelo Makinta, about the state of entrepreneurship in township communities. Click here to learn more:

We are joined by Patience Maposa, a researcher with Birguid, a strategy, finance and

enterprise development agency for Africa's private and public sector organisations. to talk about

the importance of strategy for SMMES and small enterprise development in Africa.

Mam' Connie Chiume is pioneering our #AntiBullyingWeek2022 Online Safety Drive campaign, called #SaferInternetBetterWorld. She is an advocate and counselor to many young people on the effects of cyberbullying and the importance of self-care, especially for those who are victims.