Wakamoso Africa

Name: Wakamoso Africa
Address: 14A King Street, Irene, Centurion, 0062, ZA
Telephone: +27688566690

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WAKAMOSO aims to democratise data gathering, empower individuals, and promote financial inclusion.

25/02/2026

Early start, expensive future

Good news: 69% of Trailblazers attended an ECD or crèche when they were young — higher than the national average.
The problem? When asked what the biggest challenge is for families with young children today:
71% said cost of fees.
Early education matters. But only if families can afford it.

24/02/2026

Making voices count

Wakamoso's mission is simple:
Take the voices, experiences and data from marginalized communities — and make them visible.
Visible to decision-makers. Visible to funders. Visible to each other.
Because when people are invisible, their needs don't count.

23/02/2026

Co-creating knowledge

Wakamoso doesn't just collect data and disappear.
Every survey result goes back to the community via M**s Radio.
Every insight shapes the next question.
Trailblazers told us what to ask about:
Jobs and unemployment
Skills training
Safety (especially for women)
Business support
Mental health
Fairness in services

21/02/2026

Digital solutions, real demand

If a smartphone app could connect businesses to customers, would businesses use it?
74% said "definitely."
People see digital tools as practical solutions to real problems — visibility, customers, market access.

20/02/2026

One-person survival, not job creation

When asked if local entrepreneurs create jobs for the community:
Only 10% said "definitely"
42% said "not at all"
Most businesses are one-person survival ventures, not enterprises that generate wider employment.

19/02/2026

Optimism meets reality

3 in 4 Trailblazers believe people in their community can start and run businesses.
43% believe a small business can definitely support a family.
But then look at the barriers:
77% cite lack of funding
45% say not enough customers
32% face protection fees
So the belief is there. The barriers are just enormous.

18/02/2026

Entrepreneurship as the dream

When we asked Trailblazers about their future aspirations:
46% said starting a business
42% said furthering studies
41% said finding a job
People aren't just waiting for jobs. They want to create their own opportunities.

17/02/2026

Survival skills vs. dream skills

We asked Trailblazers what skills they think would earn them income in their area.
Top answers:
Selling food (scones, fast food, fruit)
Childcare and cleaning
Construction and car wash
Hairdressing and beauty
Digital marketing and IT
But when asked what they want to learn, answers included software development, cybersecurity, videography and AI.

16/02/2026

The hunger for learning is real

An overwhelming 92% of Trailblazers said they'd be interested in training, apprenticeships or bursaries.
When we asked what skills they want to learn, answers ranged from:
Practical trades (welding, plumbing, carpentry)
Food & hospitality (cooking, baking, catering)
Digital skills (IT, coding, data analysis, AI)
Creative fields (videography, photography, content creation)

14/02/2026

Why jobs matter beyond paychecks

People in full-time or stable jobs report:
Higher happiness scores
Lower sadness and worry
Stronger sense of purpose
The unemployed, especially those actively searching, report the opposite.
Work gives more than money. It gives structure. Routine. A reason to wake up.

13/02/2026

It's not just about money — it's about security

Our survey found a clear pattern:
Trailblazers with multiple income sources report higher wellbeing.
Those with only one irregular source (often a grant or casual work) are more vulnerable and report being less happy.
It's not about being rich. It's about having a buffer.

Address

14A King Street, Irene
Centurion
0062

Telephone

+27688566690

Website

http://wakamoso.africa/

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