Empowering young South Africans through Technology
Unlocking youth potential
Too many bright young minds are sitting at home, qualified but unemployed, watching opportunities pass them by in an increasingly digital world. Naspers Labs is changing that story, giving young graduates the digital skills, mentorship, and real opportunities they need to build careers that matter.
This is not just about job creation; it’s empowering the next generation to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and the tech leaders our country desperately needs. These are the stories of young South Africans refusing to give up on their dreams.
Our Purpose
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Two young lives changed by a chance in tech
Two young South Africans stumbled into tech by complete accident. Through Naspers Labs, Zukisa and Sinethemba transformed their lives and are now inspiring others to dream bigger.
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Our jobs question is clear – but we now need to turn learning into earning
Across Africa, around 10 to 12 million young people enter the labour market each year, but only about three million formal jobs are created. In South Africa, the gap shows up as a painful paradox: high unemployment alongside real skills shortages.
“Countries that invest now in reskilling will gain a competitive edge; those that delay will face deeper structural unemployment.”
Ashika Kirpal, Director of Transformation and Naspers Labs, Naspers
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