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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.

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.