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When we embarked on our report, “Our Digital Horizon: The economic opportunity of digital platform businesses in South Africa”, we wanted to truly understand the impact of digital businesses on the economy.   The insights paint a stark picture of current approaches that fall short of the country’s full potential, but they also show that if we embrace digital transformation, the possibilities for South Africa and its people, are immense.    Hear more from our South Africa CEO Phuthi M. about how we are supporting our homegrown businesses to lead this transformation by driving innovation and accelerating growth.    The full report is available on our website.    #SouthAfrica #DigitalTransformation #EconomicGrowth #Innovation 

The digital platform economy is South Africa’s next frontier of growth. That’s why today, we are proud to launch our groundbreaking report, “Our Digital Horizon: The economic opportunity of digital platform businesses in South Africa” in partnership with leading think-tank, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA). Celebrating 30 years of democracy, South Africa has navigated political, economic, and technological changes. This report not only provides new insight into the nation’s unique transformation journey, it sets out the pathway to unlock South Africa’s digital horizon. The call to action has never been more urgent. As our very own Phuthi M., South Africa CEO of Naspers Limited says, “We stand at the cross-roads of a monumental shift. Digital transformation is no longer a choice: it is the foundation of how we live, how we work, and how we connect. Those who embrace digital transformation will shift and define tomorrow.” This report sets out how, in South Africa’s journey towards a digitally-driven economy, collaboration is key. Public and private sectors must join forces to bridge the digital divide, and as one of the country’s largest investors, Naspers is committed to leading this transformation by driving innovation and inclusive growth in this vital sector.    Read more about how we can propel South Africa into a prosperous digital future, below ⬇ #OurDigitalHorizon #SouthAfrica #EconomicGrowth #Innovation

Today in South Africa, we honour the courageous women who fought against apartheid and oppression. Who fought for social justice and equality. The struggle continues. Their voices still echo: “WATHINT’ ABAFAZI, WATHINT’ IMBOKODO!” – “WHEN YOU STRIKE A WOMAN YOU STRIKE A ROCK” - “We, the women of South Africa, have come here today. We represent and we speak on behalf of hundreds of thousands of women who could not be with us. But all over the country, at this moment, women are watching and thinking of us. Their hearts are with us. We are women from every part of South Africa. We are women of every race. We come from the cities and the towns, from the reserves and the villages. We come as women united in our purpose to save the African women from the degradation of passes.” – Excerpt from the petition presented to the Apartheid state at the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽#womensday #womensrights #genderequity 🇿🇦🇿🇦

Happy Women's Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦       At this year's Naspers Limited Annual Women's Day event, we had the incredible opportunity to celebrate and honour the company's amazing women.     We were thrilled to bring together a dynamic panel featuring Carla Pool from Discovery Vitality alongside our inspiring colleagues, Lynelle Bagwandeen, Zuki N., and Mechelle Mochali. Their insights sparked meaningful conversations about how we can all prioritise our well-being.    The highlight of the event was a live cooking demonstration by two talented MasterChef South Africa contestants, Refe Dimbaza and Amogelang Maluleke. They wowed us with their culinary skills and served nutritious and delicious meals.       Throughout August, we will continue to celebrate and showcase the talented young women who are soaring high and 'breaking the code' in the tech sector.      Stay tuned for more!      #Naspers #WomensDay #SouthAfrica

At the recent Information and Opportunities Expo in Johannesburg, hosted by the Motsepe Foundation, our director for Transformation and Naspers Labs, Ashika Kirpal, participated in a panel on ‘Tech for Social Justice’.     The discussion focused on some of the most important and current developments in the tech space and what can be done to create a supportive tech ecosystem for young people in South Africa.    Ashika emphasised the vast potential in areas like AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and software development, underscoring the importance of equipping young people with relevant digital skills for the future.    Naspers Labs exhibition stand at the event also offered unemployed graduates an opportunity to engage with the teams from partner organisations, Afrika Tikkun Services and CAPACITI, on the available digital skills programmes.    #NaspersLabs #DigitalSkills #Empowerment 

Yesterday, 25 July, marked International Day of the Latin American and Caribbean Black Women in Brazil. In celebration of this significant day, the Pacto de Promoção da Equidade Racial (Pact for the Promotion of Racial Equity) Association hosted the 3rd Black Women’s Forum in São Paulo.     Our very own Phuthi M., South Africa CEO of Naspers Limited, was among the keynote speakers, alongside @Luana Ozemela from @iFood. Addressing an audience of over 800, Phuthi emphasised the urgent need for a steadfast commitment to advancing the role of women of colour in society.    Her call to action is instructive: “We need an unyielding resolve to change the place of women of colour in society in an accelerated way. And this starts with courage—the courage to do what is right. We will continue to break down the barriers that hold women of colour back by building bridges that will carry us forward.”     #Naspers #iFood #PactodasPretas #PactoPelaEquidadeRacial 

Earlier today, our Naspers Limited South Africa CEO Phuthi M. participated in a fireside chat with Luana Ozemela, Vice President for Impact and Sustainability at iFood, Brazil’s leading food delivery platform.    They were joined by iFood’s top 50 leaders, including new CEO Diego Barreto, at their HQ in São Paulo, exploring topics on leadership, the social impact and global influence of Naspers, and the importance of D&I in the tech sector.    It was inspiring to examine the similarities between South Africa and Brazil as emerging economies and share experiences navigating similar opportunities and challenges.    #Naspers #Prosus #DEI #Impact

Yesterday, we celebrated Nelson Mandela's birthday, now internationally known as 'Mandela Day'. On this day, we offer 67 minutes of our time to give back to society. The number symbolises our great South African leader's years in public service. In the spirit of giving back, the Joburg team joined other corporates in the Rise Against Hunger Africa organisation. We packed nearly 6,000 nutritious meals to be delivered to the country's various Early Childhood Development centres. A special shoutout to Jose-Flori Mulaba-Mukamina for organising this great initiative for us! How did you give back this Mandela Day? #Naspers #MandelaDay #Volunteering

Celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day, TEDxJohannesburg hosted a Salon Conference centred on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The event featured an opening panel with Naspers Limited's South Africa CEO Phuthi M. Mahanyele Dabengwa taking part. Discussing the role of technology in advancing the SDGs, Phuthi emphasised its critical importance, particularly in promoting digital inclusion to support South Africa's youth. #Naspers #MandelaDay #Inclusion #Youth

We're thrilled to announce that Prajna Khanna, our Global Head of Sustainability at Naspers Limited & Prosus Group, will join the Board of Directors of The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).   Since its inception in 2019, PCAF has collaborated with over 490 financial institutions to set and achieve climate targets for the financial industry. Together, we're making strides towards a sustainable future!   Head to our newsroom to learn more: https://shorturl.at/o5QE7.   #Prosus #Naspers #Sustainability #Impact