Articles about township economy

KasiD looks to go international as business grows

The local food delivery service aims to be in more than 60% of SA’s 532 townships this year, reveals CEO Freddy Mahhumane.

Takealot franchise initiative targets township economy

South Africa’s biggest e-commerce platform launches its franchisee development programme in Gauteng.

ITWeb TV: ISP Kaya Konekta targets R150m, SA Connect to scale

After connecting Cosmo City, the new kid on the block sets its sights on other South African townships to challenge larger, established players.

Top ICT tenders: Gauteng to bring GBS operations to townships

The province believes global business services operations will unlock the capabilities of the youth and grow the township economy.

Telkom rolls out EVs in customer engagement drive

The electric vehicles are driven by previously unemployed youths who earn commissions from sales and sign-ups.

Hello Pay, Aura offer spaza shops free on-demand security

The tech start-ups join forces to democratise access to their security and insurance services in the township economy.

Smart payment solutions build township economy

The point-of-sale iK Flyer smart card machine, developed by iKhokha, offers business owners a secure and efficient means to accept card payments.

Project Isizwe taps crypto to monetise township WiFi

The non-profit joins forces with VulaCoin to drive pay-as-you-go internet across South African townships.

KasiD challenges Uber Eats, Mr D in ‘unsafe’ townships

Founded at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, KasiD wants to exploit a market that the incumbents shun, usually citing safety concerns.

Black, female-owned ISP defies odds to connect Capetonians

Founded by Lorna Mlonzi (29), Sky Internet connects underserviced areas, while taking on incumbents in Cape Town.

Local team’s digital supply chain solution scoops top prize

Silicon Cape and the US Mission to SA crown team Basket as winner of the third Hackathons for South Africa: Digital Solutions for Real World Challenges competition.