Finalists named for Vision to Reality awards

Aug 17, 2015

From a record number of entries, 20 finalists have been identified in the Vision to Reality Awards programme to advance to the final round of the competition. To be successful requires vision and leadership, financial accomplishment, strategic direction and innovation. These companies have made a difference in Africa by having the courage to share their visions, and then turn them into reality in the form of revenues and growth in their particular industry.

African EduWeek Awards finalists announced

Jun 29, 2015

Finalists for the inaugural African EduWeek Awards demonstrate the most innovative and life-changing projects, organisations, companies, teachers and education professionals who have been responsible for pioneering new frontiers, pushing boundaries, inspiring others...

Gr 9 pupil in Applications Olympiad finals

Jun 17, 2015

A Grade 9 learner from the Free State surprised the Applications Olympiad organisers by making it to the finals with 13 matriculants. The Applications Olympiad is aimed at learners who take the subject CAT (Computer Application Technology) – which is offered in Grades 10, 11 and 12 only. Albert Dreyer cannot yet take IT or CAT at school, but he is involved in an enrichment project at the University of the Free State. The project entered him in the Applications Olympiad.

African Innovation prize finalists announced

Apr 14, 2015

What do an environmentally-friendly minicab, a water distillation system and a fire alert detector have in common? They all represent innovation talent across Africa, and are all being considered to share the $150 000 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) award this year....

SAB KickStart finalists announced

Mar 30, 2015

SAB KickStart, the South African Breweries’ (SAB) youth entrepreneurship programme, has announced the competition’s Top 18 national finalists for 2015. Each of the finalists has begun an intensive business development support programme, which will culminate in an...