ICT SMME CHAMBER

To drive optimum access to ICT opportunities for and unconstrained participation by the ICT SMMEs in the economic development of South Africa.

[ICT SMME CHAMBER @IctSmme]

The ICT SMME Chamber empowers tech businesses with enterprise development, 4IR skills, legal support, market access, and networking opportunities. Join us to grow, connect, and lead in SA’s digital economy.
Join: https://t.co/2dLW6G9N8k
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[Loyiso Tyira @ltyira]

Looking forward to contributing at #GECplusAfrica26 in Cape Town.

I’ll join the panel “The Accelerator Playbook: Scaling Advanced Technology Ventures in Emerging Markets.”

Africa does not lack innovators. The challenge is building ecosystems that connect technology, patient capital, markets, skills and institutions so that promising innovations can move from pilots to sustainable scale.

📍 Cape Town
📅 16–17 September 2026
🔗 https://t.co/zEtoOYp8HS
#ConnectingAfrica #DeepTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

[Loyiso Tyira @ltyira]

Today is not really about launching containers.

It is about proving that when we combine skills + tools + infrastructure + market access + ongoing support, South African young people can build sustainable businesses.

Getting ready for the SAMDDRA–W&R SETA launch this morning.

The early results are encouraging. Now the question is: how do we scale?

#SAMDDRA #WRSETA #JobCreation #SMMEs

[SollyMalatsi @SollyMalatsi]

I have initiated the reconfiguration of the leadership of the BBBEEE ICT Council.

Minki Mazibuko-Thulo has been relieved of her duties as Council chairperson with immediate effect.

Loyiso Tyira has been appointed as the interim chairperson of the Council while William Ledwaba will take over as the interim deputy chairperson.

[Loyiso Tyira @ltyira]

One SAMDDRA beneficiary generated over R50k in July after only 2 months of trading. The lesson? SA youth don’t lack ability, they need ecosystems: skills, capital, tools & market access. https://t.co/VJ6rxtq3f3

Given the opportunity, they thrive. 🇿🇦

#YouthJobs #SMMEs #SkillsDevelopment

[TIAORGZA @tiaorgza]

On 29 June, TIA Board Chairperson, Loyiso Tyira, CEO Dr Titus Mathe, and Executive: Innovation Enabling, Patrick Krappie, joined the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, at the pre-launch media briefing for the inaugural National Science Month.

[TIAORGZA @tiaorgza]

TIA joined the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, at the pre-launch media briefing for the inaugural National Science Month (NSM) – South Africa's first month-long science engagement initiative.

[TIAORGZA @tiaorgza]

Patrick's words reflected what TIA's Innovation Enabling function is all about, building the bridges between research, industry, and investment that turn ideas into real economic impact.

TIA is forging across the country's key growth sectors.

[TIAORGZA @tiaorgza]

The Technology Innovation Agency is hosting an exclusive media engagement to introduce TIA 2.0: our refreshed vision for driving innovation, advancing technology commercialisation, and creating real socio-economic change in South Africa.

#CelebratingInnovation #DSTI #NSI

[TIAORGZA @tiaorgza]

Today, TIA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) in Midrand, marking a strategic step towards building a future-ready workforce.

#TIA #CHIETA #SkillsDevelopment #Innovation

[TIAORGZA @tiaorgza]

Our Board Chairperson will host an exclusive CEO Breakfast with Science Councils — a high-level engagement focused on strengthening collaboration, advancing research impact, and unlocking new opportunities within South Africa’s innovation ecosystem.

#SAIW2026 #TIA15Years #DSTI

[ICT SMME CHAMBER @IctSmme]

@rishibagree This is a normal greeting of the elders and poeple of high stature

[ICT SMME CHAMBER @IctSmme]

@NjekaModise @ltyira @MYANC @KhuselaS There we were waiting for an engagement kanti this modise is an idiot with no subtance.

[Loyiso Tyira @ltyira]

Innovation isn’t a single event, it’s a value chain. From research & IP to funding, commercialisation & market access. As such, RSA must apply systems thinking so innovation moves beyond labs & policies to jobs, industries & inclusive growth. #TIA #Innovation

[Loyiso Tyira @ltyira]

Today we began the #NationalDialogue on #Innovation, in line with @dstigovza Matra of placing STI at the centre of Government, Education, Industry & Society.Our partnership with #SETAs can elevate SAs NSI to new heights and I look forward to implementing the dialogue’s outcomes.

[ICT SMME CHAMBER @IctSmme]

@eNCA

[Loyiso Tyira @ltyira]

Honoured to be appointed Chair of the Trade & Market Access Task Force under #Startup20SA 🇿🇦

Currently in Moscow at Skolkovo Startup Village 2025, an inspiring reminder that startups drive innovation, economic growth & sovereignty.

#SU20 #G20SouthAfrica

[ICT SMME CHAMBER @IctSmme]

The ICT SMME Chamber empowers tech businesses with enterprise development, 4IR skills, legal support, market access, and networking opportunities. Join us to grow, connect, and lead in SA’s digital economy.
Join: https://t.co/2dLW6G9N8k
📩 [email protected]
#ICTSMMEChamber

[Loyiso Tyira @ltyira]

@mteton However, if your comment was merely a general reflection on EEIPs and not intended to support their use in place of the law’s provisions, then I withdraw my earlier remarks.

[Loyiso Tyira @ltyira]

@mteton I will then withdraw, as the timing of your statement led me to believe that you were weighing in on the current debate surrounding the Minister’s policy directive, specifically, the proposed use of EEIPs as a substitute for the statutory licensing requirement under the ECA.