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Promaths has seven centres across the country

Formula for tomorrow’s leaders

Winner: Investing in the Future Stem Skills Development Award Investec ProMaths

Knowledge is Ncah

Science essentials at the local spaza

Finalist: Investing in the Future Stem Skills Development Award Science Spaza

The panel at the CSI That Works corporate-interest breakfast consisted of Lisa Vetten

Slow response to gender-based violence

The debate about gender-based violence is easily obscured by statistics, as horrifying as they may be.

“Economic reform in South Africa has allowed our country to develop into a free and fair democracy in such a short time and has given me the autonomy to pave my own future

BEEing the owners we want

BEE has come a long way in South Africa since1994.

Look ma, no hands! (Photo Archive)

Look ma, no hands!

Truck drivers and chauffeurs possibly face the chop thanks to advancements in technology.

Carlman Moyo of DuPont is one of the chief executives who will sit on the CEO panel at the Innovation Summit. The panel discussion is due to start at noon on Wednesday August 28. (DuPont)

Communication and collaboration drive success

A panel of chief executives will share ways to foster innovation at this year’s summit.

Ceramist Nic Sithole at work in his studio in Orange Grove.(Johann Barnard)

Inspired by the ‘hand of God’

The work created by ceramist Nic Sithole for the Adelaide Tambo Collection is something to behold.

The making of a world-class city (Photo Archive)

The making of a world-class city

Residents who pay their rates and taxes contribute to maintaining the City of Johannesburg as the world-class African city that it is.

Scenes from a conference: Gauteng MEC for finance Mandla Nkomfe with Jaco de Jager

Call for collective action

Fraudulent activities come under the spotlight at conference

Dr Mamphela Ramphele said the need to get a university education in order to succeed created a financial noose for South Africans.

Consumer education is answer to financial apathy

The unbanked are at risk, forum hears

Kagiso Montoeli sells sweets and snacks from Jelly Corner

Support for small companies

Anglo American established an enterprise development arm called Zimele in 1989.

Open Africa ensures that local communities have a meaningful stake in creating sustainable tourism ventures in far-flung areas

Interest from afar makes local difference

Open Africa has forged a unique model that has had a significant impact in far-flung corners of Southern Africa.

Wizzit has brought banking services to the poor and has also trained 8 500 agents previously unemployed

Going boldly where other banks have feared to tread

With their focus on returns and profitability, conventional financial institutions often exclude millions of people who need their services.

Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Ayanda Dlodlo urged public servants to continue going the extra mile.

Deputy minister lauds innovation

Ofiicials encouraged to find new solutions

Deputy Minister for Public Service and Administration Ayanda Dlodlo with Prajen Parmanand and Chris Coucorakis from the road traffic inspectorate in Pietermaritzburg

Ministerial awards recognise progress

the special ministerial awards single out projects and individuals who have made significant progress in improving public sector service delivery.

Solutions that make a difference to citizens and save the government money were what she wants

Innovating service delivery

Government departments in Mpumalanga, Free State and Limpopo take top honours

Green jobs to anchor energy drive

Participation in the renewable energy sector is key for Limpopo. International cooperation is also a key part of the province’s strategy.

Industrial vision for Lephalale

Industrial vision for Lephalale

Limpopo hopes that industrial development zones will boost its economy and lure investors.