What happened at Cop 26 – South Africa in Focus
When world leaders gathered to plan a response to the climate crisis at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26), South Africa set a mandate focused on securing funding and aligning with the Paris agreements.
COVID Update: Third Shot’s A Charm?
On 15 October the Minister of Health announced that South African teens would be eligible to receive their jab. This followed a recommendation by the Vaccine Ministerial Advisory Committee which was supported by Health MECs and Cabinet.
Seshni Doorsamy, Director of ZonkeTech, talks tech innovation & future trends
Passion and determination have always proven to be a winning factor for Seshni Doorsamy, Director at ZonkeTech. However, for her, communication is a skill set that is paramount when trying to get a message across. Having effective written and verbal communication skills will help you to build good working relationships.
Meet Nomfundo Mcoyi, Founder & CEO of Icebolethu Group
Icebolethu Group has been in business since 2009. The company was founded by Nomfundo Mcoyi who is also the GCEO of the organisation. Icebolethu Group currently has over 100 branches in and around KwaZuluNatal and has recently opened a head office and a customer service centre in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
Disinfecting The Muscle of UV and Ozone
Xylem’s Wedeco brand has transformed the industry by drastically reducing the carbon footprint of water treatment plants around the world with highly-efficient, reliable and environmentally-friendly technologies.
The digital future of healthcare in SA
The pandemic has heightened the demand for healthcare services across the globe. Locally, it has laid bare the challenges that plague the healthcare sector in South Africa. These include shortages of healthcare personnel, delays in accessing healthcare, and inadequate access to medicines, equipment, and technology.
It takes practical application & preparation – Jamsco Automotive Assemblies (PTY) LTD
Jamsco was established in 2012 as an initiative by the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency to incorporate Black Entrepreneurs in the High Barrier to enter the automotive exclusive arena.
African Industrialisation Meets All-Round Awareness This Month
Each year, our country commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month, which links up with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December. The Disability Awareness Month offers an opportunity for us to actively work on removing the barriers that individuals with physical, mental, cognitive, sensory, emotional, and/or developmental impairments experience daily.
It’s all about research & innovation with Odwa Mtati, CEO at SAIMI
Odwa Mtati, CEO at SAIMI, has served the Institute in various capacities, since 2014, when he was appointed by Mandela University, SAMSA and DHET to lead the project of securing funding and establishing SAIMI from the ground-up.
Meet Thembelihle Mbatha – The Bold CFO Behind CSOS
Thembelihle Mbatha, Chief Financial Officer at Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS), was the winner of the 2018 Oliver Empowerment Public Sector Leader Award. She is also the founder of a family NPO which is called the Maji-Mbatha Foundation – providing mentorship to young girls and boys from disadvantaged communities.