UCT GSB’s e-Track programme takes nine local start-ups to the next level

Published by Press Office on 9 September 2020

Nine South African start-ups participating in the latest e-Track Venture Exploitation Programme (VEP) at the UCT GSB Solution Space have made the cut to progress to the third round of the schools e-Track programme.

Dr Snowy Khoza named one of 100 Most Influential African Women

Published by Press Office on 21 August 2020

Dr Snowy Khoza, CEO of the Bigen Group, has been honoured with a listing in the Business Leadership category of Avance Media’s 100 Most Influential African Women for 2020.

UCT GSB Solution Space attracts 150+ participants to join its Venture Launch Preparation Programme

Published by Press Office on 21 August 2020

Cohort two of the 2020 Venture Launch Programme, the first phase of the UCT GSB Solution Space E-Track Programme, has kicked off.

DriveThroughArt wins UCT GSB Solution Space Future of Tourism Bootcamp

Published by Press Office on 18 August 2020

The virtual Future of Tourism Bootcamp event enabled participants to develop innovative solutions to solve challenges amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic within the tourism industry.

Women in business conference set to break new ground in 2020

Published by Press Office on 7 August 2020

For the first time in its 21-year history, the UCT Graduate School of Business’ popular annual Women in Business conference will take place online.

Call for applications: UCT GSB Solution Space in partnership with MTN Group are looking for entrepreneurs to join cohort 2 of their 2020 E-Track Programme

Published by Press Office on 17 July 2020

This is a three-part venture acceleration programme designed to support individuals or teams to build scalable businesses.

UCT GSB teaching case study on SA film industry wins top international award

Published by Press Office on 8 July 2020

Researchers from the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) have taken top honours in a prestigious international case writing competition.

ITFC finances Afreximbank with $200m COVID-19 response package for agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa

Published by Press Office on 1 July 2020

Murabaha financing agreement delivers critical support for thousands of farmers exporting food commodities across the continent as COVID-19 impacts global food commodity prices.

Scientists and economists from Honoris United Universities in global selection for Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

Published by Press Office on 11 June 2020

The selection of eight young scientists and economists from the network represents the strengthening of ties between Honoris and Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings in promoting research in Africa.

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation releases 2019 Annual Development Effectiveness Report

Published by Press Office on 8 June 2020

In 2019, ITFC approved $5.8 billion trade financing, a 12% increase from the previous year, to advance trade in member countries.

Soronko Academy launches digital skills assessment tool in partnership with Mastercard Foundation

Published by Press Office on 8 June 2020

Soronko Academy announced the launch of a skills assessment tool for digital jobs, My Digital Skills, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation.

ITFC supports Senegal’s Covid-19 plan with €8m disbursement for the private sector

Published by Press Office on 3 June 2020

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation has approved a Murabaha Financing of €8 million for the Senegalese bank, Banque Islamique du Sénégal.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize Extends 2021 Awards submissions deadline to June 11, 2020

Published by Press Office on 1 June 2020

This extension gives innovators and entrepreneurs in Africa more time to enter the Prize.

UCT GSB Solution Space, backed by the MTN, selects 10 startups to join its Venture Exploitation Programme

Published by Press Office on 29 May 2020

The cohort joins the Venture Exploitation Programme, the second phase of the UCT GSB Solution Space e-Track Programme, to accelerate their ventures.

UCT GSB’s e-Track programme takes nine local start-ups to the next level

Dr Snowy Khoza named one of 100 Most Influential African Women

UCT GSB Solution Space attracts 150+ participants to join its Venture Launch Preparation Programme

DriveThroughArt wins UCT GSB Solution Space Future of Tourism Bootcamp

Women in business conference set to break new ground in 2020

Call for applications: UCT GSB Solution Space in partnership with MTN Group are looking for entrepreneurs to join cohort 2 of their 2020 E-Track Programme

UCT GSB teaching case study on SA film industry wins top international award

ITFC finances Afreximbank with $200m COVID-19 response package for agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa

Scientists and economists from Honoris United Universities in global selection for Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation releases 2019 Annual Development Effectiveness Report

Soronko Academy launches digital skills assessment tool in partnership with Mastercard Foundation

ITFC supports Senegal’s Covid-19 plan with €8m disbursement for the private sector

The Zayed Sustainability Prize Extends 2021 Awards submissions deadline to June 11, 2020

UCT GSB Solution Space, backed by the MTN, selects 10 startups to join its Venture Exploitation Programme

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