Laptop donation for Vhembe learner excellence
Telecoms company One Serve Group supports educational excellence in Vhembe, donating laptops to 17 schools, empowering students for digital future.
LIMPOPO – A totalTelecoms company One Serve Group supports educational excellence in Vhembe, donating laptops to 17 schools, empowering students for digital future.of 17 high-performing schools from the Vhembe East and West Education Department received a boost last Tuesday, when One Serve Group, a leading telecoms and automation company based in Gauteng, donated laptops to support educational excellence.
The handover ceremony, held in the Vhembe Council Chamber in Thohoyandou, was attended by principals, education officials and local leaders.
Shailin Govender, MD of One Serve Group, said that to invest in education, is key.
“One Serve Group has always believed that supporting local, talented, and hardworking learners is essential. By investing in education and skills development, we equip young individuals to adapt and contribute meaningfully to our society,” he said. Govender highlighted the company’s successful partnership with UIGC Connect at the University of Venda, which now has Africa’s largest single-user Wi-Fi network, handling nearly 10 000 connections daily.
Govender also announced that, in addition to the school donations, 20 top-performing matriculants in the Vhembe district will each receive a laptop outfitted with advanced software and AI plug-ins to prepare them for tertiary education. “Our aim is to empower the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in a rapiSilas Nduvheni A TOTAL of 17 high-performing schools from the Vhembe East and West Education Department received a boost last Tuesday, when One Serve Group, a leading telecoms and automation company based in Gauteng, donated laptops to support educational excellence. The handover ceremony, held in the Vhembe Council Chamber in Thohoyandou, was attended by principals,dly evolving technological landscape,” he added.
One Serve Group’s commitment to local schools extends beyond laptop donations. The company plans to conduct surveys and implement necessary technological solutions at each of the 17 recipient schools to enhance learning outcomes and promote digital literacy.
Shumani Ravhuanzwo, Vhembe West district director, expressed gratitude for the support. “These laptops are vital tools that will help our teachers advance learning and teaching. We thank One Serve Group for investing in the education of our youth,” he said.
Vhembe Mayor Freda Nkondo praised the initiative as a meaningful partnership. “Though we are a rural district, our schools have seen infrastructural progress since democracy. Yet, challenges remain, especially regarding access to 4th Industrial Revolution technology. This collaboration with One Serve Group offers young people skills, confidence, and practical experience to prepare them for successful careers,” Nkondo concluded.
