SayProCMR – SayPro 2025 Digital Day Speech

Delivered by the SayPro Chief Monitoring Officer :Tsakane Rikhotso

[Opening]

Good morning to everyone joining us today — to our SayPro teams, our valued partners, our government collaborators, civil society champions, digital innovators, and most importantly, our communities.

It gives me great pride and deep gratitude to welcome you to SayProCMR SayPro 2025 Digital Day.

This is more than just an event. It is a celebration of progress, a recognition of purpose-driven innovation, and a bold declaration of where we’re going next — together.

💡 From Vision to Reality

When we began this digital journey, we imagined a future where technology was not just a luxury, but a lifeline — for learning, for employment, for access to basic services, and for a better quality of life.

Today, that vision is becoming a reality.

In 2025, SayPro has:

• Reached over 1.2 million people through our digital platforms across the continent.
• Empowered youth, women, and entrepreneurs with 24/7 access to digital tools for learning and economic growth.
• Integrated AI and data analytics into public service delivery and career development pathways.
• And through SayProCMR, we have made Central Africa a beacon of inclusive digital transformation.

🌐 SayProCMR: A Model for Regional Innovation

SayProCMR has become a leading force in digital education, local innovation, and community empowerment in the Central African region.

Through mobile-first platforms, remote training systems, and community tech hubs, we have helped bridge the digital divide in Cameroon and neighboring countries.

We’ve partnered with local leaders, ministries, and grassroots organizations to ensure that technology meets the people where they are — not the other way around.

🔍 Our Core Principle: People First, Always

At SayPro, we don’t build technology for its own sake.

We build to:

• Open doors.
• Break down barriers.
• Connect people to opportunity and dignity.

Whether you’re a rural youth learning coding on your mobile phone, or a mother accessing business tools online for the first time — SayPro is with you, every step of the way.

🚀 The Road Ahead

Looking forward, we are not slowing down.

In the coming year, SayPro will:

• Launch the SayPro Digital Academy, offering certified online courses in five African languages.
• Expand SayPro AI Assistants for personalized learning, mentorship, and employment navigation.
• Grow our partnerships with government, industry, and civil society to create a shared digital ecosystem — made in Africa, for Africa.

🤝 Our Gratitude and Commitment

To our teams at SayPro and SayProCMR — your commitment, innovation, and heart are the true engines of our impact.

To our partners — thank you for believing in this vision and investing in a better future.

To the communities we serve — you are our purpose. You are our compass.

And to every young person listening today — know this: your future is digital, your future is bright, and your future begins now.

🌟 Closing Message

SayPro 2025 is not just about digital tools — it’s about digital justice.

It’s about ensuring every person, no matter their background or circumstance, has the chance to learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

Today, we don’t just talk about change — we are building it.

Let’s continue to lead. Let’s continue to learn. Let’s continue to build Africa’s digital future — together.

Thank you. Welcome to SayPro Digital Day 2025.

The future is here. Let’s power it.