Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 15. Mar, 2010 | No Comments
Michael Norton OBE, launched the SA arm of his UnLtd organisation in South Africa earlier this month.
This organisation will establish a fund for social entrepreneurs in South Africa, similar to what they are already doing in the UK.
According to their website, UnLtd is a charitable organisation set up by seven leading organisations that promote social [...]
According to an article in this week’s Business Report, the South Africa Black Entrepreneurs Forum (SABEF) has set up a programme aimed at inspiring and mentoring small businesses.
The Sabef provincial director for the Western Cape said that “our organisation will facilitate the entry of black entrepreneurs into prominent sectors of the South Africa economy and [...]
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 22. Oct, 2009 | No Comments
That is the theme of the 2010 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland from 27-31 January 2010.
This is great news for any-one especially those citizens of Africa. We really require a the world to have whole new way of thinking about Africa, its people and its place in the world.
Thematic Pillars of the [...]
Posted by admin in Entrepreneurship on 19. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
If you are looking for a way to get involved, here may be your opportunity. The Eden Campus, near Knysna on South Africa’s Garden Route offers 2 year courses to local residents.
” Eden’s 2 year program is unique, in that it prepares students in such a way that they are actually enabled to participate in [...]
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 18. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
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Posted by admin in Entrepreneurship, Innovation on 14. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
I spent some time this evening looking for information on entrepreneurship and innovation and here are some of the links of the sites that look worthwhile visiting:
http://www.entrepreneurship.co.za/
http://www.theinnovationhub.com/
http://www.raizcorp.co.za/
http://www.believe-begin-become.com/
know of any to share?
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 12. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
I really dont want to stare at people’s badges, bit it does seems that all the major business and political players of SA and Africa are indeed here.
I just spotted a number of them, walking around looking for seats and talking with each other.
I recognise Trevor Manuel, Jayendra Naidoo, Anant Singh, Jacko Maree, Arthur Matumbara [...]
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 11. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
Here we are in the CTICC Ballroom for a debate on the growth forecasts for Africa and to discuss what factors / developments could strengthen Africa’s profile as an investment destination.
Lerato Mbele of CNBC is the moderator.
The panel includes:
Finance minister of Zambia
CEO of Dangote Group, Nigeria: Mr Dangote
Min of Finance for SA: Pravin Gordhan
President of [...]
Posted by admin in Africa on 11. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
It is day 2 here at the World Economic Forum on Africa conference in Cape Town. I have already attended several sessions and will attend a number more.
They start at breakfast in the morning and go right through until dinner and even after-dinner sessions. As part of the media here, I can attend any of [...]
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on 10. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
for more photos of the report launch see: flickr
Posted by Japie Swanepoel in Uncategorized on 10. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
The opening press conference was presided over by the Co—Chairs
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, MD of the World Bank
Jiang Jianqing, Chairman of the board, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Soud Ba’alawy, Executive Chairman, Dubai Group
The moderator, Richard Elliott, Senior Media Manager of WEF asked each person their motivation for being here. Some questions from the audience were taken [...]
Posted by Japie Swanepoel in Uncategorized on 10. Jun, 2009 | No Comments
It’s a beautiful day in Cape Town and great to be part of the press cadre, here at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The Co-Chairs opening press conference will happen in about 5 minutes and the actual opening address by President Jacob Zuma will take place at 16h45.
I will aim to keep you updated on [...]
