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ICT Growth Fuels SMME Innovation and Local Job Creation

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GUEST: Tshegofatso Boshielo, General Manager – Tsoani Investments



South Africa’s ICT sector soared to R271.7 billion in 2024 and SMMEs are riding the wave. In this conversation on KayaBiz, we speak with Tshegofatso Boshielo, General Manager at Tsoani Investments, a 100% black, female-owned ICT powerhouse that’s helping reshape the country’s digital landscape.



We unpack the latest ICASA ICT Sector Report, which shows a 14.62% surge in fixed internet and data services and reveals how SMMEs like Tsoani are filling critical infrastructure gaps in under-served areas across Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the North West. From cloud computing to cybersecurity, Tsoani Investments is delivering enterprise-grade solutions and driving job creation through fiber rollouts, VOIP, and wireless broadband.
25 Jun 2025 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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