“Connectivity without purpose is wasted bandwidth. With YOMO, connectivity is the beginning of opportunity,” declared Jose Andre, CEO of Technov8, officially launching the platform. Anchored in youth empowerment, YOMO aims to transform data access into a launchpad for skills, income, and innovation.

A Movement, Not Just a Network

YOMO is purpose-built to bridge the digital divide afflicting South Africa’s youth, where over 43% remain unemployed and more than 8 million are not in education, employment, or training.

It empowers youth with affordable, zero-rated access to:

• Skills Orbit: a portal offering accredited and non-accredited courses;
• Tasky: a gig platform unlocking freelance and short-term income opportunities;
• Mentorship, creative economy initiatives, and social-impact programs — all within the ecosystem known as the YOMO-verse.

As shared across social media, YOMO positions itself as “a youth-powered mobile platform for Data, Dreams & Doing More,” encouraging users with the rallying call: #BeOnWithYOMO.

One Instagram post captured the excitement:

“It’s time to connect a million dreams. South Africa’s first youth-focused mobile platform is officially launching!”

A National Platform for Youth Activation

This launch marks the activation point of a national roadshow that will travel across provinces, taking YOMO directly to young South Africans.

The platform is envisioned as a scalable and inclusive ecosystem, one that aligns with government, corporate, and NGO efforts to mainstream youth development.

Today’s event featured a keynote by Ndumiso Kubheka, CEO of the NYDA, plus a message of support from Ike Makae (Youth Life).

In the Words of the Youth

Attendees and online followers reinforced the need:

“Before YOMO, I had to choose, data for an online course or money for transport to an interview. You’ve given us back that choice.”

This tweet-sized truth cuts to the heart of YOMO’s urgency and impact, relieving youth of impossible trade-offs and giving them a shot at education, employment, and growth.

Beyond Connectivity: A Call to Action

YOMO is not just a service — it’s a movement.

Participants at the launch, both in person and online, were urged to become ambassadors:

“Follow, like, create content, and use #BeOnWithYOMO.”

This is a collective call to spread the message, demystify the platform, and amplify youth voices across the nation.

Supporting Quotes

Jose Andre, CEO, Technov8 (YOMO Founder):

“We’re not just launching a network, we’re launching a movement for youth empowerment. YOMO connects you not just to data, but to education, income, and a future.”

Ndumiso Kubheka, CEO, NYDA:

“By launching here, where the voices of youth demanded freedom in 1976, we are symbolically and practically enabling a new generation to demand their right to opportunity.”

Ike Makae, CEO, Youth Life:

“Connectivity must include wellbeing. YOMO’s holistic approach signals a shift from passive consumption to active empowerment.”

About YOMO

YOMO is South Africa’s first youth-focused MVNO, powered by Technov8. More than delivering affordable data, YOMO provides zero-rated access to training, gig work, mentorship, creative opportunities, and holistic support, unlocking a digital economy previously inaccessible to many young people.

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Durban, South Africa – The International Longevity Summit is set to take place from 10–11 September 2025 at the Sibaya Hotel and Casino in Durban. Organized by TAFFD’s (Transdisciplinary Agora for Future Discussions) and its non-profit subsidiary Afrolongevity, with support from South African Tourism and the KZN Tourism and Film Authority, the summit marks the 4th edition of the global gathering.

This year’s theme, “Future-Proofing Health: Africa’s Role in the Global Longevity Revolution,” focuses on positioning Africa as a key player in advancing health and longevity science. The event will bring together 200–300 researchers, clinicians, policymakers, investors, and thought leaders from around the world.

The summit aims to explore solutions to Africa’s life expectancy challenges, the biological causes of aging, and the continent’s unique opportunities in trade, wellness, and technology.

Key topics to be addressed include:

• Longevity research and innovation

• Preventative, regenerative, and rejuvenation medicine

• Nutrition and healthy supplementation

• Longevity investment, policy, and diplomacy

• Medical tourism and cutting-edge wellness solutions

• AI, blockchain, and distributed economy for longevity

The program will feature keynote addresses, paper presentations, panel discussions, and a masterclass on practical approaches to longevity.

Organizers emphasize that longevity science is a transdisciplinary field, requiring collaboration from academia, the private sector, and policymakers. The summit also highlights the importance of biodiversity and indigenous knowledge in shaping Africa’s contribution to global health solutions.

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