Rectron partners with Assar Moloka Secondary School to build ICT lab
Through its PEU programme, Rectron is committed to enhancing both the quality and accessibility of STEM education in disadvantaged communities nationwide.
To address the limited access to technology in disadvantaged communities, Midrand-based leading information and communication technology (ICT) distributor, Rectron, recently donated a state-of-the-art digital lab to Assar Moloka Secondary School in Duduza township.
This lab is part of Rectron’s progressive educational upliftment (PEU) programme, which was established in 2022 to enhance technology education for South Africa’s youth and empower their future through digital literacy.
The ‘Rectron Technolab’, officially handed over to the school on June 5, is equipped with 41 advanced compact computers, providing learners with hands-on experience with modern technology.
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The handover event was attended by important stakeholders, including Rectron’s chief of people Kutlwano Rawana, Assar Moloka’s principal Thomas Sehume, Rectron CEO Spencer Chen, and Somikazi Chabalala, the district director from the Department of Education.
Chabalala emphasised that the lack of access to digital technology impacts many learners in underprivileged communities. “Bridging the digital divide is critical to unlocking the country’s untapped potential, especially among the youth,” she stated.
Through its PEU programme, Rectron aims to improve the quality and accessibility of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in disadvantaged communities across the nation.
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“In an evolving world of rapidly advancing technology and digital economies, Rectron’s technological capabilities and programmes are looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of South African children interested in various STEM fields,” said Rawana. “We are thus honoured to partner with schools, like Assar Moloka Secondary School, to help advance digital access for learners, so they can develop critical skills that will benefit them long into the future.”
Rectron is committed to supporting communities across South Africa through various social investment programmes, focusing on the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and STEM education.
“Education is one of the most important factors for the overall economic, cultural, social, and technological development of our country, and we are dedicated to contributing to a sustainable future for our children,” Rawana added. “As our key corporate social investment initiative, the PEU programme is targeted at schools in dire need of IT equipment and infrastructure, to be able to support their STEM needs.”
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Under Sehume’s leadership, the school has seen a notable improvement in its pass rate, which rose from 84% in 2023 to 94% in 2024.
“Technology can help overcome barriers and support disadvantaged communities, as digital access creates a more inclusive learning environment for our students,” Sehume explained. “Skills, such as artificial intelligence, big data, networks, and cybersecurity, and technological literacy are projected to see rapid growth in demand. All students deserve to be adequately prepared with the right skills.”
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