At present, the company is working on connecting schools in Umlazi, Durban, and Enpangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. Schools that have already benefited include Makhumbuza High School, Swelihle, Khombindlela, and Umgijimi Primary School, as well as other schools in Empangeni, in the northern part of the province.
Net Nine Nine takes over Umlazi! Providing the area with fibre for the very first time. They partner with the Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Education to showcase the importance of fibre internet access to schools and discuss future projects such as rolling our free fibre to schools.
Net Nine Nine held a two-day recruitment drive and community engagement session on 10 September at the King Zwelithini Community Hall, which saw a good turnout of locals eager to attend workshops on various telecommunications sectors.
It’s our responsibility as today’s leaders help prepare these communities to be the heroes that South Africa needs, so we can help to create a future for our beautiful country that we can all be proud of.”
With the government having adopted policy frameworks regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) as part of its interest, Net Nine Nine CEO, Albert Oosthuysen, admitted that they have readied themselves for the challenges ahead.
The Government’s Paperless Classroom Project targeting no-fee schools in the townships can now become a reality, most of these schools have reserved rooms in eager anticipation for computer centers