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The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBAs) are bringing a dynamic duo to host its 3rd annual edition of its awards show. Introducing the talented TV presenter, radio personality, MC and voice-over artist, Kgosi Rankhumise, alongside the esteemed former Miss Botswana, Palesa Molefe, as they take the stage to host an evening of celebration and recognition of youth-owned brands. …
The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (Top 16 YOBAs) are back for the 3rd consecutive year and are thrilled to announce the top 76 nominated brands for the 2024 awards ceremony. This year, the YOBAs expanded their reach to include participation from across the African continent, leading to entries from 15 African countries. The recorded number of entries reached…
The anticipation mounts as the Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBAs) proudly unveils the distinguished jury for its third annual event. With an impressive array of professionals, marketers, and academics, the 2024 YOBAs promises to be an extraordinary celebration of Africa’s vibrant youth entrepreneurship. Leading the panel with grace and insight is the esteemed Chairperson, Mosa Ntwampe who is a…
The Baphiring Tribal Council, under the esteemed leadership of His Majesty Kgosi E M Mabalane, in collaboration with the National Skills Fund (NSF), is proud to announce the launch of the Baphiring Agricultural Skills Development Hub. This transformative initiative is set to take place in May 2024, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards empowering the Baphiring community through…
Brand South Africa through their Play Your Part Ignite Programme, have been on a national roadshow designed for the youth to motivate and encourage their entrepreneurial spirit, nationwide. Recently the Programme was hosted in Mbombela to assist aspiring entrepreneurs based in the region with an opportunity to fine-tune their business ideas by learning how to effectively perform an elevator pitch.…
South African youth remain susceptible to unemployment, with many turning to alternate methods of earning an income. Being an entrepreneur in an environment where employment is not always guaranteed has forced youth to become financially independent and find a means to contribute to the country’s economy. Equipping South African youth and aspiring businesses with the necessary skills and resources is…
St Martin’s School celebrated Youth Day 2023 and former educator Oliver Tambo’s legacy at the school with a sports festival that comprised twenty-four teams from schools across the city, across two days (15/16 June 2023) The theme of the event was to illustrate the unifying power of sport, particularly amongst young South Africans. St Martin’s Acting School Principal Warren Venter…
Dunoworx, a 51% black-owned company, was formed in March 2022 to take over the entire Cell C repair centre, which today looks after the mobile handset repairs for Cell C customers. Cell C’s Enterprise Development Fund which invests in the education and development of South African Youth, is a proud investor in the Dunoworx Learnership Program. This collaboration marks a…
The 35 year old entrepreneur started off as an Enterprise IT Support business owner now building servers and bankend security for financial firms around the world. I did not choose Fintech, I sort of fell into it because I had a strong background in IT and started my own business . I started my own IT Enterprise Support business and…
As small businesses have continued to play a vital role in sustaining the South African economy, aspiring entrepreneurs require assistance with being equipped with the skills to help nurture their future business ideas and opportunities. The World Bank estimates that SME’s account for 90% of all businesses worldwide and 50% of employment. Indeed, small businesses are essential to the future and…