National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA), in partnership with ZA Domain Name Authority (ZADNA), will bring three days of free digital skills training programme, entrepreneurship support, and cyber safety education to Alexandra Township through the Alex Digital Empowerment Outreach 2026.
The outreach programme will take place from 27–29 May 2026 at the Altrek Sports Centre, 384 East Bank Avenue, Alexandra, and forms part of a broader effort to promote digital inclusion, skills development, and digital entrepreneurship within local communities.
Supported by the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, the initiative aims to empower residents with practical digital knowledge and tools needed to participate in South Africa’s growing digital economy.
Bringing Digital Opportunities Directly to the Community
The Alex Digital Empowerment Outreach is designed to provide accessible digital training and opportunities to students, entrepreneurs, content creators, job seekers, and community members interested in improving their digital literacy and online capabilities.
The programme will focus on:
- Mobile digital literacy training
- Cyber safety education
- Digital entrepreneurship development
- Digital identity and .za domain registration
- Content creation and vlogging
- Online business support services
Organisers say the initiative is intended to help bridge the digital divide while creating pathways for economic participation and skills development in Alexandra Township.
Who Should Attend?
The programme is open to community members who want to improve their digital knowledge and explore new opportunities in the digital space, including:
- Students and graduates
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners
- Content creators and aspiring influencers
- Side hustlers and freelancers
- Young people seeking digital skills
- Anyone interested in technology and online opportunities
Attendees will gain practical skills and exposure to tools that can help support employment opportunities, online business growth, and safer internet usage.
Digital Skills Training Programme Schedule
27 May 2026 — Pre-Engagement and Setup
Activities will include:
- Stakeholder coordination
- Community mobilisation
- Early registration
28 May 2026 — Leadership Engagement and Information Sharing
Sessions will include:
- Keynote addresses and panel discussions
- SOE presentations and exhibitions
- Cyber safety awareness training
- Mobile digital literacy workshops
- Digital entrepreneurship training
29 May 2026 — Skills Development and Community Enablement
The final day will focus on hands-on digital skills development, including:
- Digital entrepreneurship training
- Introduction to the .za Domain Reseller Programme
- Mobile digital literacy training
- Vlogging and content creation
Related: NSG Digital Skills Programme 2026: Free AI & Cyber Security Courses
Event Venue and Registration Details
Venue: Altrek Sports Centre, 384 East Bank Avenue, Alexandra
Dates: 27–29 May 2026
Community members interested in attending are encouraged to register as soon as possible, as spaces are limited.
Register Here
Alex Digital Empowerment Outreach Registration Form
Building a Digitally Empowered Alexandra
The outreach programme forms part of ongoing efforts to build digitally empowered communities by increasing access to digital education, entrepreneurship support, and online safety awareness.
With technology continuing to shape the future of work and business, initiatives like the Alex Digital Empowerment Outreach provide important opportunities for communities to gain relevant digital skills and participate more effectively in the modern economy.
