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 South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the country’s leading astronomy research institute and home to the Southern African Large Telescope- the biggest optical telescope within the southern hemisphere. SAAO was founded in 1820 and is the national centre for infrared and optical astronomy in the country. The main role of SAAO is to ensure… Read More »
CEF SOC Ltd, etablished in the 1950s, is a schedule 2 state owned diversified energy company that reports directly to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. The company aims to find appropriate energy solutions to meet the country’s energy needs, as well as the oil, gas, biomass, solar energy, electrical power, wind, low-smoke fuels,… Read More »
The CIDA Empowerment Trust aim to create a positive effect on poor communities, by assisting students to gain a quality education. Over the course of a decade, the CIDA Empowerment Trust has awarded bursaries to more than 1000 academically deserving students in South Africa. Bursaries are awarded for 4–year Bachelor of Education Degrees and 2-year… Read More »
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is a public entity that promotes clean administration and is committed to reducing and ultimately, eradicating incidences of Fraud and Misconduct. The ELIDZ is committed to providing investor solutions and attracting and developing strategic industries that strengthen South Africa’s global competitiveness through the development and operation of a… Read More »
Capitec Bank, established in 2001, is currently South Africa’s second biggest retail bank, with more than 10 million customers and over 13 000 employees across its various branches. Founded by Michiel Le Roux, Riaan Stassen and Jannie Mouton, the bank prides itself on offering low costs to their customers, allowing freedom for clients to pay… Read More »
Pretune Technologies is a software development company, specialising in various e-commerce platforms, as well as software solutions in telecommunications and construction. The company provides solutions with cutting edge efficiency within the telecommunication sector and solutions for cost measurement and financial accountability within the construction sector. Pretune Technologies also distribute SIM cards for Cell C within… Read More »
JSE Limited was established in 1887 during the first gold rush in South Africa. It is the oldest and biggest stock exchange in Africa, and was previously known as the JSE Securities Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The JSE is now ranked in 19th place among the largest stock exchange markets in the world,… Read More »
The Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) is located in the Boland of the Western Cape province and was previously known as the Boland District Municipality. Positioned between the coastal regions of the Overberg and the West Coast, next to the Cape Metropolitan area, it covers an area of over 20 000 square kilometers. The district… Read More »
Vodacom Group Limited (Vodacom), founded in 1994, is a South African mobile communications company which provides data; voice; messaging and converged services to its more than 50 million customers. Previously owned by Telkom and Vodafone (who each held 50% shares), in 2008 Vodafone increased its stake in the company to 65%, while Telkom declared to… Read More »