Omnia was established in 1953 as a small family business with a capital amount of 53 Euros – today the companies market capitalisation is over R12 billion. Omnia Holdings Limited offers specialised solutions and services for various industries, including the chemicals, mining and agricultural industries. The company has operations throughout Africa (including: South Africa, Botswana,… Read More »
The South African Government have entered into an agreement with the Hungarian Government to award 100 scholarships for South African students to study at public universities in Hungary. Scholarships will be awarded in the following ratio: 30 Bachelors-level scholarships, 60 Masters-level scholarships, and 10 PhD-level scholarships Most courses will be taught in English, those applying… Read More »
Patrice and Precious Motsepe (the Motsepe family) were the first family in Africa to join The Giving Pledge. The Giving Pledge is a commitment by the wealthiest individuals and families across the globe, to donate most of their wealth to philanthropy. The Giving Pledge was founded by Warren Buffet and Bill Gates, and since its… Read More »
The history of Starke Ayres dates back to 1896 when Charles Starke started grain and production companies, which later merged to form Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd in 1920. Today, Starke Ayres are specialists in the supply of vegetable seeds, flower seeds, and lawn seeds for home and commercial use. With more than 130 years of… Read More »
The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) was established as the Co-operative Council, in order to represent the interests of agricultural co-operatives in the year 1946. However, in 1995 the company underwent a name change to Agricultural Co-operative Business (ACB), following South Africa’s deregulation of agriculture. Another name change took place in 2003, to the Agricultural Business… Read More »
The Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority (AgriSETA) create opportunities within agri-enterprises via education, training and development. They are responsible for the agricultural workforce’s skills development, by facilitating Skills Programmes; Learnerships; Adult Education and Training; in-service training; grants and bursaries. The AgriSETA are also responsible for accrediting training providers and monitoring their training standards, to… Read More »
South Africa Subtropical Growers’ Association (Subtrop) founded the Lindsey Milne bursary scheme after the late Dr DL Milne, in memory of his endless contributions to the Subtropical fruit industry. The bursary fund is made possible by the donations of the following associations: the South African Litchi Growers’ Association (SALGA), the South African Avocado Growers’ Association… Read More »
AECI is a South African-based company that was established in 1924, has been listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange since 1966, and is focused on providing products and services to a wide range of customers within the mining, water treatment, plant and animal health, food and beverage, infrastructure and general industrial sectors. The Group’s strategy… Read More »
Illovo Sugar Limited was founded in 1891 and is currently the biggest sugar producer in South Africa. The company is a subsidiary of Associated British Foods Plc., which owns 51% of the company’s issued share capital. They currently employ over 12 000 permanent staff members and over 18 000 temporary staff members. Illovo Sugar produces… Read More »
The Access Trust is a non-profit organization, whose goal is to select suitable applicants and fund their studies in job fields that are scarce within the country. Access Trust is currently funding students who will take up studies within a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college within the Western Cape. ABOUT THE BURSARY Bursaries… Read More »