Telkom says that SMMEs that are partnered to its FutureMakers programme have managed to create nearly 70K jobs and made over R400 million.
Telkom says its FutureMakers programme has directly led to partner small businesses and SMMEs creating nearly 70 000 employment opportunities.FutureMakers programme
“Our investments in SMMEs and development programmes have resulted in real, positive social and commercial outcomes,” says Tshepo Phetla, Telkom’s head of business development. Telkom says in an announcement sent to Hypertext that SMMEs that are taking part in its small business development programmes managed to generate revenues of R399 million this year.
“Through Telkom FutureMakers, it received seed funding, during their participation in the Telkom Tech Accelerator programme, for the development of training tools and platforms and to cover operational expenses and marketing,” the telco explains.
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