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Telkom SA SOC Ltd is a leading information and communications technology services provider in South Africa. Our mission is to seamlessly connect people to a better life. We carry this through in all our brands, whether at the consumer, business, or wholesale level.
Telkom consists of the following business units: BCX, an end-to-end digital solutions provider; connectivity and wholesale division Openserve; Telkom Consumer and Small Business and property company Gyro.

At BCX, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading South African end-to-end digital partners for corporates and enterprises across the African continent, within the Private and Public Sector. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Telkom Group, we aim to become the number 1 digital partner of choice for clients within our chosen markets. BCX drives business results by helping our clients place their customer at the heart of their organisations. Enabled by our technological capabilities such as converged communications, cloud services, industry solutions, cyber security and digital edge, BCX will innovate solutions to deliver exceptional value through better experiences along the value chain. To do this we combine local market understanding and deep industry expertise with some of the world’s most advanced Information and Communication Technology, together with a tireless commitment to make your unique digital journey as seamless as possible.

Vaxowave is a service-oriented digital technology company specializing in multi-cloud solutions, technology transformations, and consulting services, which enables us to lead companies into the technological future. We are proud to be a unique company with a new perspective on solving age-old problems. Our commitment to investing in our people and ecosystem, and giving back as we grow, is at the heart of our operations. Our unique delivery model fosters investment in emerging small businesses, creating symbiotic relationships that ensure sustainability for ourselves, our clients, and our partners.

A vital resource for South African IT decision-makers, ITWeb delivers news and information through diverse content platforms, including digital, print and events.

Vodacom Business provides digital transformation solutions including, connectivity, data storage, IoT, cybersecurity, and customer experience improvement. Clients include major banks, mining organisations, retailers, and public sector organisations.

Openserve is a subsidiary of the Telkom Group, South Africa’s largest open-access network provider, delivering reliable, high-quality connectivity solutions to businesses and individuals. Through robust infrastructure and a commitment to innovation, Openserve enables digital transformation across the nation.

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience.
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First for Women Insurance was established in 2004 to pioneer South Africa’s first insurance designed for women and is now recognised as the top short‑term insurer for 2026.

Geekulcha is where young, skilled, creative, and ambitious tech minds meet to connect with each other, share knowledge, collaborate on projects, network with industry leaders, obtain training to further improve an enhance their skills, and put that newly acquired skill to work. The platform has over 34 000 techies and innovators across Africa. Established on 15 March 2013, our focus is on empowering young geeks through ICT skills development and training while giving them a taste of what awaits them in the tech world through industry exposure. Geekulcha is developmental organisation set against inclusion and supporting sustainable growth prospects of the marginalised.

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have approximately 213,000 employees and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than 3 billion people around world. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.

Telkom is South Africa’s leading technology and information services provider, connecting customers to a better life through fast, reliable and innovative connectivity. We go beyond exceptional user experiences. Our purpose is rooted in responsibility, transparency and impact from empowering communities to protecting the planet as we work to build a better future. Driven by our values of collaboration, customer centricity, accountability, agility and simplicity, we champion innovation, operational excellence and people development across our business. Our OneTelkom approach brings together Telkom CSB for consumers and small businesses, BCX for enterprise ICT solutions, and Openserve as South Africa’s largest open access network provider.

MTN, Launched in 1994, MTN South Africa is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a leading emerging market operator with a clear vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to our customers. We are inspired by our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code ‘MTN’. Our strategy, Ambition 2025,is anchored on building the largest and most valuable platform business, with a clear focus on Africa. MTN Business, the Enterprise Business Unit (EBU) of MTN, whose global footprint spans 19 countries in the Middle East and Africa, is leading emerging markets into this bold, new digital world.

Nedbank Group Technology’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a critical component of our leading market position as an employer of choice. Central to that commitment is a strong focus on women in technology, both in senior roles and by offering young women opportunities to learn about careers in technology.

We are a leading pan-African bank, inspired by the people we serve and determined to be a globally respected organisation of which Africa can be proud. As a financial institution, we empower and enable - from investing in our employees to uplifting our communities and enabling our clients' ambitions. Our heartbeat is African, and we are committed to a pan-African presence and contribution.

With a portfolio of over 8000 towers and sites, we provide secure, reliable co-location services across South Africa. Our vision is to enable Africa’s vast potential with connectivity serving as the backbone of progress. Every tower is a testament to our dedication to a more interconnected Africa. Our infrastructure empowers entrepreneurs, enlightens students, and ensures healthcare reaches even the most remote areas. We are shaping connected communities, one tower at a time.

Exxaro Resources is a diversified natural resources company and one of the largest black-empowered businesses listed on the (JSE), with operations in SA and business interests extending to Europe and Australia.