TRANSFORMING SMEs THROUGH TECH

Thandeka Zondi is a qualified Chartered Accountant and the founder of Ubukhosi Tech, a black woman-owned tech company that utilises technology to solve business and societal challenges.

Can you tell us about the products or services you offer?

We offer a permission-based and accurate contact management platform. A block chain-based SaaS platform that allows organisations and individuals to share contact information easily, securely, and accurately. We aim to simplify the sharing and receiving process of up-to-date, legitimately held personal information.

What is the one thing you wish someone told you before you started your business?

Believe in your vision and surround yourself with people who you trust will tell you the truth but most importantly pray for wisdom because this journey is tricky.

What is the one thing you wish someone told you before you started your business?

Believe in your vision and surround yourself with people who you trust will tell you the truth but most importantly pray for wisdom because this journey is tricky.

How do you view economic empowerment and transformation?

A lot of work needs to be done to enable newly transformed businesses to thrive, although it has been successful in transforming large businesses at the top. Most solutions are geared towards businesses with history, security, and access already in place.

The solution must be deliberate in providing access to markets and finance for new businesses so that we can move from SME and emerging businesses to fully fledged emerging businesses that can compete fair and squarely.