By Lungile Ntimba
In an effort to drive digital literacy and enhance education, Cell C and the Basic Education Department have handed over a fully equipped digital lab to Sozama Secondary School in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
This initiative forms part of a broader commitment to bridge the digital divide by empowering under-resourced schools with needed tools to thrive in a technology-driven world.
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes said the company was fully committed to bridging the digital divide in the country through ongoing collaboration with the department.
“These digital labs don’t just provide evidence of our fight against digital exclusion, but also represent the hopes and dreams of the students at Sozama Secondary School. And, we are very honoured to be part of an initiative that does not only provide connectivity, but also offers a gateway to a world of possibilities,” said Mendes.
The lab features a high-performance server, a projector for interactive teaching methods, and 40 laptops powered by Cell C data that will ensure uninterrupted access to online learning resources.
The advanced C3 Micro Cloud solution integrated in the laptops provides access to a curriculum-aligned e-learning platform, complete with courses and lesson packs.
“This fully equipped digital lab will bring the students closer to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and equip them with the needed resources to be present and excel in today’s fast-paced digital world,” said Mpumalanga education MEC Catherine Dlamini.
“The digital lab will not only fuel the minds that will lead the future of Mpumalanga, but hopefully go on to lead our beautiful country.”
Mendes said that by championing digital education, Cell C was advancing access to technology and supporting the government’s sustainable development goals, including the drive for quality education and digital equity.
Cell C chairman Joe Mthimunye said empowering young people with digital tools and access to quality education was one of the most meaningful ways to invest in the future.
“Initiatives like these show what’s possible when we focus on creating opportunities that nurture talent, unlock potential and help build a generation ready to lead in a digital world,” he said.
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