Partner with ZARQ
Invest in young people’s digital futures.
ZARQ gives young people in Matatiele access to technology, practical skills, real projects and mentorship. Partners help us reach more of them, faster, and see exactly what their support achieves.
Registered company
ZARQ (PTY) LTD
CIPC registration
2026/828877/07
B-BBEE
Level 1 B-BBEE contributor · 135% procurement recognition
The need
Talent is everywhere. Access isn’t.
In the Eastern Cape, many young people grow up without a computer at home or reliable internet, and leave school into one of the toughest job markets in the country.
47.4%
of young South Africans aged 15–34 are unemployed
Stats SA, Quarterly Labour Force Survey, Q2 2026
13.3%
of Eastern Cape households own a computer
Stats SA, Census 2022
34.3%
of Eastern Cape households have no internet access
Stats SA, Census 2022
7.3%
of adults in Matatiele hold a higher education qualification
Stats SA, Census 2022
Why ZARQ
A pathway from access to opportunity.
Each stage builds on the last, so support doesn’t stop at a one-off workshop.
- 01
Access
Devices, connectivity and a place to learn.
- 02
Learn
Practical digital, AI and technology skills.
- 03
Build
Real projects that become a portfolio.
- 04
Innovate
Solving problems that matter locally.
- 05
Opportunity
Education, work and entrepreneurship.
01
Practical, not theoretical.
Young people learn by building real projects that grow into a portfolio they can show to employers and clients.
02
Rooted where the need is.
ZARQ is based in Matatiele, so programmes are shaped by the community they serve.
03
Built to last.
ZARQ Digital earns revenue from technology services, so programmes don’t depend on donations alone.
Our vision
What a ZARQ class will look like.
Hands-on, project-based and mentored: young people building with real hardware and software, with support at their side.
Ways to support
What your support makes possible.
Choose a focus, or combine them. We’ll put together a clear plan and budget with you.
01
Connect a learning space
Uncapped internet for a ZARQ learning space for twelve months, so learners can research, code and build online.
02
Equip a learner
A refurbished business-grade laptop with warranty, used by learners in class and for their projects.
03
Build the device bank
A shared bank of laptops for ZARQ programmes, matching our first-year goal of 5–10 devices.
04
Sponsor a cohort
Fund a full programme intake: learning, materials, mentorship and project work. We’ll scope the budget with you.
05
Founding partner of ZARQ Hub
Help establish a dedicated technology space in Matatiele, with naming and recognition opportunities.
Support in kind
- Donate working laptops or tablets
- Sponsor data or connectivity
- Offer venue space for classes and workshops
- Volunteer staff as mentors or guest speakers
Accountability
Your support goes to programmes. We show you how.
Partner funding is kept separate from ZARQ Digital’s commercial income and used for the programme it was given for. Every quarter, partners receive a report against the measures below.
What we report on
- Young people reached
- Programme completions
- Technology projects built
- Mentorship sessions held
- Devices made available
- School and community partnerships
- Career exposure and opportunities
How ZARQ sustains itself
- 01ZARQ Digital earns revenue
- 02Revenue and partnerships fund infrastructure
- 03Infrastructure powers youth programmes
- 04Young people become technology creators
- 05Projects and portfolios open opportunities
- 06Employment and entrepreneurship follow
- 07A stronger network and reputation bring more customers and partners
What partners receive
A partnership, not a transaction.
Quarterly impact reports
Clear updates on activity and progress against our goals, with stories and project work.
Recognition
Acknowledgement on our website and social media, with your approval.
Staff engagement
Mentoring, guest talks and volunteering opportunities for your team.
Site visits
See the programmes in action and meet the young people involved.
A say in the work
Help shape programmes so they meet real needs in the community and in industry.
Meet the founder
Lesedi Siyaya
Founder, ZARQ
Lesedi holds a BSc in Information Technology and brings business analysis experience, translating business needs into practical technology solutions. Her work spans websites, applications, UI/UX, digital products and AI.
She founded ZARQ to give young people in her community the access, skills and opportunities that turn digital ability into a future.
Take it to your team.
Our six-page partner pack covers the need, our approach, ways to support, reporting and goals. Share it with your CSI, ESG or leadership team.
Partner with ZARQ
Let’s build this together.
Tell us what matters to your organisation. We’ll come back with options, a budget and a clear plan for reporting.