Kommetjie Primary School, one of the first to benefit from the schools initiative launched by Frogfoot Networks, a licensed open access fibre network provider, has been able to use high-bandwidth internet to transform itself from a traditional educational institution, to one that is able to equip youngsters for a digital-first future. With education being critical […]
“The National Coronavirus Command Council has decided to enforce a nationwide lockdown for 21 days with effect from midnight on Thursday 26 March. From midnight on Thursday 26 March until midnight on Thursday 16 April, all South Africans will have to stay at home.”It has been more than two years since President Cyril Ramaphosa uttered
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Could this investment vehicle be the key to assist small business and unemployment in South Africa? Our unemployment rate has hit a record 35.3% and the many issues we are facing in South Africa are only worsening . Could Impact Investing be the ticket to spearheading more social entrepreneurs, more solutions and more access to
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As the responsibility for early childhood development shifts from the Department of Social Development (DSD) to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), concerns have been raised about the state of preparedness of both departments. With the migration kicking off on 1 April, Social Investment Specialist Shamiso Chideme, says that change is not going to happen
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Social innovation is transforming entrepreneurship. Profit-led businesses are realising that it no longer makes business sense to do business without a purpose and purpose-led non-profits are realising that their reliance on funding just isn’t sustainable. The happy medium is social entrepreneurship. Social entrepreneurs solve societal problems by carefully and skilfully crafting businesses that marry their
When an entrepreneur signs a long-term contract with a large company, it often feels like winning the jackpot. Being part of a corporate supply chain offers stability for SMEs, as it provides continuous access to market opportunities, a guaranteed off-taker and a sustained income. Their cash flow and ability to plan ahead is further strengthened
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Despite the tremendous challenges many faced during the Covid-19 pandemic, South Africans continued to make a difference by donating nearly R95 million over 2021. MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet hopes to accelerate its impact in 2022, as the programme celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. To date, the program has raised R890 million for worthy causes. MySchool
Initiative now in its second year, aims to maximise the potential of women and girls in agriculture In ongoing efforts to sow the seeds of change, Corteva Agriscience is once again working with the Entrepreneurship Development Academy (EDA) at the Gordon Institute of Business School (GIBS) to implement an immersive, tailor-made programme, aimed at advancing
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Women in agriculture frequently face gender-specific obstacles worldwide. Impediments such as lack of access to land, education and finance often put women farmers at a disadvantage before they ever put a plough to a field or sow a seed in the ground. This gender gap imposes significant costs on society in terms of lost agricultural
By Linda Saunders, Head of Solutions Engineering, Salesforce South Africa With pandemic recovery on the horizon, the resilient companies of the future will cultivate a workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities they serve. Creating an environment in which all employees can thrive is all the more important given the rise of new
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