Kids Castle Nursery is a dedicated childcare facility providing safe, nurturing, and round-the-clock early childhood education and care services in a rural community setting. Operating 24/7, we address the unique needs of rural families, particularly those with non-traditional work hours such as farmers, shift workers, healthcare staff, and emergency personnel.

Our nursery caters to children from 6 months to 5 years, offering age-appropriate learning, nutritious meals, rest routines, and engaging activities that support cognitive, emotional, and physical development. By maintaining a high

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The Trevor Noah Foundation (TNF) is pleased to announce a call for the Khulani Nathi Innovation Fund and is calling for the submission of funding applications from registered Non-profit, Public Benefit Organisations operating in the education sector in South Africa. The fund aims to catalyse innovation, strengthen organisational capacity, and contribute to lasting systemic change in teacher development and youth pathways through a trust-based approach that emphasizes innovation, continuous learning, and sustainable impact.

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The International Trade Centre and the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invite you to the Global SME Ministerial Meeting 2025. This landmark event brings together ministers, policymakers, private sector leaders, and entrepreneurs to elevate the global small business agenda. Under the...

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Join the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2025 and seize the opportunity to change the tech landscape while making a global impact.

The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa is a collaborative initiative that is spearheaded by the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, the Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Department of Science, Techology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA). It aims to fuse Irish technology expertise with the innovation of South African tech entrepreneurs.

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Vision:
To eradicate poverty and rebuild South African communities through locally-owned, scalable enterprises that drive employment, hope, and self-sustaining economic growth.

Mission:
To build a multi-sector, innovation-led economy by launching high-impact projects that empower unemployed youth, underserved communities, and local families.

Flagship Project – YOU WIN
A mobile-first fintech and gamification platform that rewards users with real-world prizes (groceries, airtime, cash, Everland tickets) through daily challenges. It’s designed to:

  • Financially empower unemployed youth
  • Drive community

Dithapelo Group is a 100% black-owned, mission-driven organisation dedicated to architecting sustainable and equitable development across Africa. Rooted in the core African principles of Ubuntu (humanity towards others) and Harambee (pulling together), we serve as a strategic transformation partner to the public sector, particularly in education. Our primary objective is to bridge the gap between policy and implementation, ensuring that the transformative power of technology reaches every school, educator, and learner.

For our partners in the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and provincial

Aeronautical Works (Pty) Ltd is a proudly South African aviation and aerospace startup on a mission to revolutionise aerial services across Africa. Headquartered in the rural mining hub of Moruleng, Rustenburg, we specialise in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operations, charter flight services, and aerial intelligence solutions for sectors such as mining, security, infrastructure, logistics, and agriculture.

We operate cutting-edge DJI Matrice 4E and M30 drones, delivering high-precision, cost-effective services including aerial mapping, inspections, surveying, and real-time surveillance. By

Khunou Brothers Services is a proudly South African, 100% youth-owned enterprise, dedicated to providing premium cleaning and landscaping solutions to industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. As a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, we are firmly committed to empowerment, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Driven by passion, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, we deliver reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible solutions that enhance both indoor and outdoor spaces. With a strong focus on transformation, service quality, and customer satisfaction, Khunou

At SkyeLabs, we're not just building an EdTech solution; we're creating a category-defining integrated digital ecosystem that addresses a multi-billion-dollar problem in emerging markets: trapped mobile airtime value and fragmented school experiences. Our platform, SkyeFone, is the first platform to seamlessly integrate:

  • A student's cloud phone.
  • A multi-functional NFC student card for campus access, attendance, and cashless payments.
  • A groundbreaking airtime-to-cash exchange feature – our core differentiator, converting prepaid airtime into usable digital wallet funds.

NeoFinTech Africa is a digital-first youth bank designed to serve South Africa’s underserved students and young earners. Our all-in-one platform combines smart banking, AI-driven financial education, and micro-investment tools to empower the next generation to take full control of their financial future.

Through our mobile app, users gain access to:

  • Virtual and physical cards
  • Zero-fee accounts
  • Intuitive budgeting tools
  • Credit-building features
  • Exclusive lifestyle rewards from partners in retail, telecom, and education

With a youth-centred brand, a relatable user experience, and scalable Banking-as-a