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100 free routers for Protea Glen youth

Bridging the gap.

If the internet is every person’s connection to the world then the youth of Protea Glen that just received 100 free routers and sim cards with 10 Gigabytes each to study online will surely be able to connect to the world while cementing their dreams through their studies.

In an age where every person almost has to have access to the internet, Cush Technologies in their effort to bridge the social gap in communities by teaching about the power of the internet and by supplying it gave 100 young people access to the connection with the world.

The CEO of the social enterprise, Cush Technologies, Anthony Seaka explained that according to his understanding of the world, the South African youth cannot compete globally if they do not have access to an affordable and reliable internet connection.


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Seaka said, “The internet platform enables the youth to even access online education, expanse research, employment, and business opportunities, the latest fashion trends, music and artistic innovations including all general technological advancements.”

The internet can even help the national and continental youth discover their full potential in the fourth industrial revolution. Seaka said, “The fourth industrial revolution means all industries from education, healthcare to robotics and automation will need to develop new skills to survive the market. The youth must be equipped with newer technology skills in order to drive the economy forward.”

Iddris Sandu is a Ghanaian Architectural Technologist who created the worlds’ first smart retail store experience by the age of 23, he created it with the late Nipsey Hustle. The youth African Codes and creates algorithms.

He has already written algorithms for Snapchat, Uber, and Instagram.

Lesego More from Protea elaborated more from the perspective of a student, he said, “Data rates in SA are very expensive and that makes life difficult for students and having the internet close is like having the world close.”




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