The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) was first established in 2004 in accordance with the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act under the South African Department of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries. SANBI’s main aim is to conduct research and decimation of information pertaining to biodiversity as well as contribute to the country’s management of biodiversity… Read More »
WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation, formed in 2007, is an international non-profit organization that aims to empower African Females through STEM Education, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship Training. The Foundation provides various training opportunities, including the “She Hacks Africa Bootcamp”, the “Summer STEM/ Code Camp for Girls”, “STEM Cell College… Read More »
The Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), established in 1961, is the professional organisation of Agricultural Economists in South Africa. The 4 major objectives of the AEASA are to: 1) Promote training, research and interest within the Agricultural Economics sector.2) Promote scientific principle applications of Agricultural Economics, to help solve problems relating to agricultural,… Read More »
The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is a statutory body which reports to and advices the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, in regards to marketing of agricultural products. The mission of the organisation is to provide key stakeholders with agricultural marketing advisory services and marketing policy issues, in order to support the… Read More »
Westfalia Fruit is one of the top multinational suppliers of fresh fruit and related products to global markets. The company is recognised as the “avo experts”, having one of the biggest avocado-growing footprints in the world and serving retail and wholesale customers across the globe. Westfalia Fruit is also a supplier of a vast range… Read More »
The University of KwaZulu-Natal was established in 2004 as a merger between the University of Natal and Durban-Westville. The University of KwaZulu-Natal consists of 5 main campuses, namely Edgewood, Howard College, Medical School, Pietermaritzburg, and Westville campus. The University’s campuses hold a number of colleges, specialising in different trades and disciplines. The UKZN College of… Read More »
The University of the Free State (UFS) was founded in 1904 as “Grey College School” with only 6 students, in 1950 it changed its name to the “University of the Orange Free State” and finally it was named the “University of the Free State” in 2001. Today UFS is a well-known institution with ever-expanding facilities… Read More »
The Chris Hani District Municipality is a Category C municipality, situated in the middle of the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. The Municipality is made up of the following 6 local municipalities: Emalahleni, Engcobo, Enoch Mgijima, Intsika Yethu, Inxuba Yethemba, and Sakhisizwe. The Municipalities main economic sectors include: community services, followed by trade, finance,… Read More »
The KwaDukuza Local Municipality is situated within the KwaZulu-Natal Province, in the iLembe District. The Municipality covers a range of areas from the Zinkwazi River, to the Tongaat River. The Category B municipality is one of 4 municipalities that make up the district. KwaDukuza was previously known as “Stanger”, named after William Stanger, a surveyor-general… Read More »
Dube TradePort Corporation, founded in 2003, is a business entity owned by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government. The company manages the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone, an infrastructure project set up to promote local and international trade. ABOUT THE DUBE TRADEPORT BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED Dube TradePort Corporation is inviting students residing within KwaZulu-Natal province, to… Read More »