UCT GSB teaching case study on medical technology company, Biotronik, wins top international award Published by Press Office on 25 September 2020 Researchers from the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) have once again taken top honours in a prestigious international case writing competition.
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.
