HONOR shines a light on the evolution of the digital landscape through ICT partnerships
HONOR Technologies Africa, a leading provider of smart devices and a firm supporter of the information and communications technologies (ICT) industry, was part of several entities that sponsored the ICT Stakeholder Engagement summit recently held at the Moses Kotane Institute in KwaZulu-Natal.
The event created a space for ICT small, medium & micro enterprises to showcase their innovations; participate in insightful discussions; and provide a network that could troubleshoot crucial issues within the ICT industry.
The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Philly Mapulane, delivered the keynote address of the day, unravelling the nuances of broadband rollout projects and digital literacy training, and touched on the amplification of locally developed digital innovators.
The summit was well aligned with HONOR’s broader vision of creating a new digital age through cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships with forward-thinking associates. Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to technological revolution and being at the forefront of ICT industry trends, HONOR’s sponsorship of the event is just one of many proactive routes the brand is taking to ensure South Africa’s digital access challenges and opportunities are being given the spotlight to be addressed.
Slindokuhle Mbuyisa, Public Affairs Government Relations Manager at HONOR, stated: “As a leading smart device brand, we recognise the instrumental role ICT plays in shaping the future. By participating in the ICT Stakeholder Engagement, which was attended by many of our industry peers, it underscores our commitment to building a space where stakeholders can meet, exchange insights and assist each other in paving the way for a digitally empowered future in South Africa.”
She expressed her pride at “HONOR’s take-charge attitude in regard to working with stakeholders and collaborating on several initiatives to better the South African digital landscape.”
These initiatives include a donation of R245 000 worth of devices to Siyafunda Technology Centre – a non-profit that strives to remove the large cost factor associated with technology adoption, especially in an educational setting.
HONOR also donated R3.8 million to assist a black-owned business in acquiring a building ownership. HONOR proudly welcomed 11 (and counting) young people to its offices to equip them with the skills to enter the workforce through the Youth Employment Service.
And recently, the brand participated in the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Back to School 2024 Programme by sponsoring 1 000 backpacks to learners.
HONOR’s general manager Zhou Lefeng said, “We listen to our stakeholders and the communities we work with, so our contribution toward their empowerment is relevant to the ways they’re already empowering themselves. We seek to amplify what they are already doing. The ICT Stakeholder Engagement was another opportunity to get to know them better, and vice versa.”
