Fellows tend to lead busy lives, often juggling a combination of work, side-hustles, passion projects and hobbies. During the most recent Association Book Club meeting, we explored a book called "The Power of Fun" by Catherine Price, and a major theme that emerged was the...
The aim for this meet is calling all women-led business ecosystem enablers to learn more about the impacts of Accessing Finance through an informative and interactive morning at the AMI Impact Meet-up focused on supporting Women SMEs to access finance. We will also look at...
Written by Thabang Mahlafunya A little while back, one of the cupboard doors in my kitchen came loose. It was the door to the cupboard housing our precious snacks, and I jokingly told my wife that it would help us build summer bodies over winter. She...
Written by Christopher Young CA (SA) In the modern business landscape, personal branding has become more than a buzzword; it's a vital aspect of professional development and career growth. While personal branding is often associated with self-promotion and individual success, its alignment with company goals is...
Every day, new headlines warn of yet more failings that point to the forthcoming collapse of South Africa. But just how imminent is this collapse? Is it possible to rebuild our country? And if so, what role do young people (and entrepreneurs in particular) play...
We would love to congratulate the following fellows Ludwick Marishane – A co-founder of Excel at Uni which has been accepted into the 2023 Google for Startups Black Founders Fund: Read more. Thato Schermer – A founder of Zoie Health which recently closed the pre-seed...
It’s with great pleasure to announce the joining of Tshwarelo Sikwane to the Association Team in the role of Association Community Manager, effective 1 August 2023. Tshwarelo joined the Foundation in 2021 as the Mentorship and Coaching officer. She came into the programme and impressed with...
Dr. Nontobeko Mabizela named as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation It is with utmost pleasure and excitement that I share the announcement of our new Chief Executive Officer for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. After an extensive and thoughtful recruitment...
Legal support for AGOF start-ups [video width="792" height="1122" mp4="http://associationnavigator.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bowmans-legal-support.mp4"][/video] Workshop 17 We have partnered with Workshop 17 again giving you an opportunity to get a 20% for use of their working space. To get the discount you must type AGOF2022 when checking out! This offer is available...
On the 24th of May 2023, the Association held its first Dialogue Session for the year. The theme of the event was Fellow Conversations: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and it was facilitated by social justice advocate and scholar, Asanda Ngoasheng. This event took place in a...
We are delighted to about these amazing achievements: Xabiso Lombo has recently joined Akosha for a one-year internship and on-the-job training on social entrepreneurship. Xabiso Lombo Matthew Piper together with his partner Karidas Tshintsholo for completing a minority equity deal with ABSA Group in their business,...
On the 19th of May to the 22nd of May, the Association programme recently hosted its annual Founder’s Retreat for the 2023 cohort of Fellows participating in the Entrepreneurship Academy. A highlight on the Association’s calendar, it was hosted at the 26 Degrees South Hotel,...