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Our skills development programme trainees aren't just learning digital skills, they’re ready to add value to businesses. If you’re looking for digitally skilled talent now, or even in the future, quickly fill in this form: bit.ly/StepUpm And we’ll get in touch.

🚨 Speaker Reveal 🚨 Meet Kyle Khayelihle Ndlovu, a software engineer, drone tech lead & Founder of SKX Consulting. He’ll be unpacking how AI, drones & IoT are transforming agriculture in Africa. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #AgriTech #4IR #SmartFarming

Don’t buy a drone , build a smart farming system. Join our 4IR webinar on how AI, IoT, drones & automation are helping shape smarter, scalable agriculture in Africa. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #AgriTech #SmartFarming #4IR

From Mzansi to Estonia🇪🇪 3 South African startups supported by us are representing Africa at the Challenger Digital & Green Accelerator Programme in Tallinn, Estonia. 🌍 CIFTEX – Morell Ndhlovu 🌱 GreenAlot – Gontse Adeniran 💡 The Explore Coalition – Kim Phatoli Up they go!

🚨IBM Techscale Accelerator 2026 applications are OPEN🚨 For SA 51% Black-owned tech businesses with R350K+ turnover. Get a chance to grow and partner within the IBM ecosystem. Closes: 8 May 2026 Apply: yiedi.typeform.com/IBMtechscale7

CodeTribe applications are OPEN. Start with a 3-week bootcamp & top performers move into a 9-month software development programme. Apply here: forms.gle/WSebbzGQc5EqUd…

🔊 Attendee Alert 🔊 Signed up for the Launch League Bootcamp (1–2 May)? Join us at University of Limpopo, MHB Hall Looking forward to having you there. Contact: mmapula@mlab.co.za

We’re looking for a new home in Pretoria East (or nearby). Needs: • 3+ offices • Boardroom access • Internet & electricity Open to residential or commercial property. Got a lead? Please reach out to phindi@mlab.co.za

Some ideas deserve more than just staying on paper. This Launch League Bootcamp is about turning thinking into building. Join us at the University of Limpopo 📅 1–2 May 2026 ⏰ 10:00 – 15:00 Register: survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/NBBak4

See how Africa’s youth are building the future. Get updates on: Tech skills | Startups | Innovation Subscribe to mLab Monthly 👇 survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/pSBaZq

Not every SME needs funding first. Some just need the right digital support. We’re unpacking how STEP UP helps with that on 10 April (10:00–11:00). If you support entrepreneurs, join us: lnkd.in/d2C7fPEu #SMEs #StepUp #DigitalSkills

SMEs want to grow but often lack digital skills & tools. Join our STEP UP webinar (10 April, 10:00–11:00) to see how your network can access digital talent, Zoho credits & support to scale. Register: survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/M4By0R

We recently hosted a Step Up networking session bringing together SMEs, youth, and enterprise support organisations. The focus: connecting digitally skilled talent with SMEs ready to grow. When SMEs get the right talent, they scale. When youth get opportunities, they thrive.

We hit South African Innovation Week 2026 with 10 young innovators who pitched their visions. We’re beyond proud, also loved connecting with the incredible minds building SA’s innovation ecosystem. Big shoutout to the Technology Innovation Agency for having us. #SAIW2026

We’re pleased to announce the Top 10 young innovators from the Northern Cape who will pitch their ideas at NASREC during SA Innovation Week. Creating platforms for youth innovators to showcase bold ideas and shape the future of tech in South Africa. #SAIW26

Northern Cape youth (18–35), this one is for you. The Youth Technology Innovation Competition is now open, exclusively for Northern Cape innovators building tech solutions. Deadline: 9 March, 5PM Apply:  zfrmz.eu/kvepOdqL30yxi5… #NorthernCape #YouthInnovation

Two CodeTribe graduates have joined The Startup Legal. Karabelo is Frontend Lead (UX & Consistency), focused on user experience and platform consistency. Lebogang is a Backend Support Engineer, keeping systems reliable behind the scenes. Read more: bit.ly/KLCodeT

Our newsletter is launching soon. Each month, we’ll share our work in digital skills & enterprise development, plus stories and programmes inspiring young people to embrace digital tech. Watch this space!

We’re hiring a Programme Manager Passionate about growing digital talent & supporting entrepreneurs? This is your role. Job details: bit.ly/jobmanag Apply: survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/pxCA5v

If you’ve ever wanted to create content that moves, speaks and stands out, this workshop is for you. Join our FREE Digital Animation workshop in Kimberley and learn how to turn ideas into short, eye-catching animations. Register here: survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/asCAXU

📢Women of Soweto, want to start a business or grow the one you have? Join our Her-AI-Path Workshop and learn how AI can support your journey. Register by 27 Jan 2026: survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/kBCArO #HerAIPath