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The Wits Crucible for Entrepreneurship at the Wits Business School invites applications for the 2025 Entrepreneurial Capacity Development Programme to unemployed young graduates with a technology-driven business idea.

What to Expect?

A fully-funded 16-week intensive entrepreneurial capacity training with hands on workshops and real world entrepreneurial simulations. Successful completion of the Wits Business School Technopreneurship Short course may lead to the following pathways:

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The Dare to Be Awards is Bosslanne Magazine’s signature annual event, honoring exceptional social entrepreneurs across South Africa and beyond who boldly lead in business, community development, education, entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal transformation.

Held each year, this prestigious...

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Land Gallivanted Food Enterprise is a trusted food production and distribution company based in Zebediela. We specialize in high-quality starch-based food products, including Maize Meal, Samp, Rice, Flour, and other related goods. Our focus is on delivering nutritious, safe, and affordable food solutions that support the daily dietary needs of our customers.

Mission:
To become a leading starch food enterprise in the region, recognised for superior product quality, outstanding customer service, and a strong commitment to community development.

Products:
Our product portfolio includes:

  • Maize Meal
  • Samp

The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for registrations for the AWIEF2025 Conference & Exhibition. AWIEF is a premier platform that brings together thought leaders, policymakers, women entrepreneurs, investors, and change-makers from across Africa and beyond to discuss...

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Join the Africa Tech Festival 2025, the continent’s most influential technology, telecommunications, and digital transformation event.

Whether you are a policymaker, tech entrepreneur, innovator, investor, or future industry leader, this is your chance to:

  • Connect with global and African tech...
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At Jano The Hooligan (Pty) Ltd, we specialise in crafting and supplying a wide variety of flavorful popcorn, including caramel, chocolate, salt and vinegar, butter salt, cheese and chives, and other exciting options. But our offerings don’t stop there—we also serve delicious ice cream and refreshing slushies, making us a go-to treat provider in our community.

In addition to product sales, we offer machine rental services for events and functions in and around our area. We proudly supply local schools and crèches, bringing joy to children and supporting community-based initiatives through fun

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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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

Marulasoft (Pty) Ltd is a South African research and development company building digital infrastructure for informal economies. Our mission is to close the digital gap by creating solutions that solve real problems in everyday township life—especially in sectors like public transport and food services that are often overlooked by traditional tech innovation.

We own and operate two core platforms: Areye and Maregula, each designed to digitize high-volume, low-tech sectors in ways that are practical, scalable, and deeply rooted in local realities.

1. Areye – Real-Time Visibility for Public

Overview of your opportunity

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for nominations for the 2025 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards.

The AWIEF Awards recognize, honour, and celebrate outstanding women entrepreneurs and founders for their achievements and contributions to the continent’s inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. Nominees should be established women entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership, innovation, and business success within their industries and sectors.

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