The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn

04/12/2024

The UVU Accelerate Makerspace, housed within the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn, is a cutting-edge innovation hub designed to empower entrepreneurs and local communities by providing access to digital tools, training, and resources. This event marks the very first session hosted in the newly launched Makerspace, showcasing commitment to supporting innovation and community-driven solutions. Attendees of the two-day deep dive session explore business model innovation, prototyping and technology adoption at no cost.

Date: 11 - 12 December 2024
Location: Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn, Cnr Spine Road and Mew Way, Khayelitsha, Cape Town

Secure yours today by RSVPing at:
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Call: (021) 409 7099

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to take your business to the next level!

26/11/2024

Looking back at the Youth Entrepreneurship Connection Session held at Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn in late August. Hosted by ANDE and supported by GIZ, the event aligned with the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), focusing on strengthening township economies by improving access to business development services.

The session brought young entrepreneurs together with key service providers, offering valuable tools and networks to help them thrive in the digital economy. Empowering youth with these opportunities is essential for building the skills and connections they need for future success.

A big thank you to Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), for making this event possible.

Catch the highlights here: https://youtu.be/hAg7XleBcUo

Looking back at the Youth Entrepreneurship Connection Session held at Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn in late August. Hosted by ANDE and supported by GIZ, the eve...

05/11/2024

The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn is working on an exciting makerspace—a shared environment where innovators with interests in tech, creativity, and problem-solving can come together to collaborate, access resources, and bring ideas to life.
By completing our survey, you can help us understand the specific needs and aspirations within Khayelitsha, guiding us to build a space that truly serves the community.

Complete the survey online at https://uvuaccelerate.typeform.com/to/WqloMV26 or visit the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn to fill it out onsite.

For more information, contact us at (021) 400 7099, email [email protected], or visit us at the Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn, Cnr Spine Road and Mew Way, Ilitha Park, Lookout Hill, Khayelitsha, Cape Town.

Thank you for helping us shape this vision for the community!

UVU Accelerate

23/10/2024

Entrepreneur: Athenkosi Maqwelana
Business: MaqCloud Tech
Programme: Youth in Business Bootcamp
Location: Khayelitsha

From the early days of playing video games and mastering the keys of a computer keyboard, Athenkosi's love for technology was ingrained from childhood. This passion followed him through high school, and college. After graduating in IT from False Bay College, Athenkosi joined Capaciti Digital Talent Accelerator's upskill programme, where he focused on his skills in app and website development. Since then, he started MaqCloud Tech, a company born from his participation in the Youth in Business Bootcamp.

Today, MaqCloud Tech is empowering local businesses and organisations around the township, helping them establish a strong online presence.
We look forward to seeing more of what Athenkosi gets up to!

26/09/2024

In late August, ANDE hosted the Youth Entrepreneurship Connection Session at in our event space at The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn. We're excited to share that Successful Journals, alumni from the Youth in Business (YIB) programme have written an insightful article about the session, now featured in a local newspaper!

The event, hosted at The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn and supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aligned with the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), brought together young entrepreneurs from neighbouring townships, offering them a platform to connect with business development services and explore opportunities in the digital economy.

Read the full article here: https://www.vukaninews.co.za/news/khayelitsha-entrepreneurs-treated-to-a-day-of-networking-2508511b-3924-41df-b8d8-f17748ce3f14

A panel discussion on entrepreneurial finance, featuring representatives from Kasi Catalyst, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), and The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa), ignited thought-provoking debates that challenged traditional perspectives and offered new solutions. Picture: Lo...

23/09/2024

Entrepreneur: Happyboy Mafora
Business: Village Tech Village
Programme: Youth in Business Bootcamp
Location: Khayelitsha

Happyboy, proud alumni of the Youth in Business Bootcamp 2023 started his tech journey at a one year programme at Younglings in 2019-2020, where he upskilled in front-end systems development. His drive to continue developing his tech career led him to leading tech career accelerator, Capaciti Digital Talent Accelerator where he deepened his expertise in systems development from September 2020 to November 2021. With his new found skills and experience, Happyboy didn’t just keep his knowledge to himself, but rather decided to gave back to his own community. Through his venture, Village Tech Academy, he plays an inspiring role, training and uplifting young minds in Nkanini, Khayelitsha, and North-West.

His greatest fulfillment comes from witnessing the transformation of mindsets in township and rural communities, sparking hope and new possibilities for the next generation of tech leaders. We look forward to seeing more of what Happyboy gets up to!

Village Tech Academy

05/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who attended the Youth Entrepreneurship Connection Session in late August, hosted by ANDE at our The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn, a hub to equip individuals in Khayelitsha and neighboring townships with the skills and platforms needed to thrive in the digital economy.

This event, supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aligned with the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), plays a crucial role in strengthening township economies. By enhancing access to business development services and fostering connections between entrepreneurs and service providers, we are empowering young minds with the tools and networks they need to succeed.

We are proud to host such impactful events that contribute to young entrepreneurs from the townships come together to explore opportunities in the digital economy.

15/08/2024

Join us at the upcoming Township Economies: Youth Entrepreneurship Connection Sessions on 22 August! Hosted in the heart of Khayelitsha at our Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn, a hub to equip individuals in Khayelitsha and neighboring townships with the skills and platforms needed to thrive in the digital economy.

This initiative is supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and in the context of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI). Each session aims to create a space where young, local entrepreneurs can connect with relevant business development services providers, be introduced to entrepreneur support organisations, and learn about the available services and support to help grow their businesses.

Key objectives of the sessions include:

Improving young township entrepreneurs' access to information on available business development services and services providers.

Sharing knowledge and increasing the harmonization of information available across multiple existing platforms and tools related to the PYEI.

Facilitating connections between business development services suppliers (such as accelerators and incubators) and demand (entrepreneurs and businesses) and increasing coordination among stakeholders related to the PYEI.

📆 22 August 2024

🕘 09:00 – 14:00

📌The Khayelitsha Bandwidth Barn, Khayelitsha, Cape Town

🔗Register here: https://forms.gle/nWko9FSujV77dt9i6