SNAPSHOT OF FAST-GROWTH COMPANIES REVEALS A DYNAMIC ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMY

Johannesburg, South Africa, 6 May 2010 – AllWorld Network and Endeavor SA showcased a snapshot of some of the country’s most dynamic entrepreneurs in the lead-up to the South Africa Fast Growth 100 (SAfrica 100) and Africa 500 list, which will be announced at the end of this year. Read other articles

MWEB and Silulo bring fast Internet to township residents

In a bid to connect more South Africans to the internet, MWEB has announced its partnership with Silulo Ulutho Technologies, with whom they will be opening a series of internet cafes in townships across Cape Town. The first café was officially opened at the Nonqubelo Mall in Khayelitsha on Friday 7th May. Attending the launch were (L-R) Luvuyo Rani MD of Silulo Ulutho Technologies, Cindy Nagel from MWEB, Nandipha Matshoba from Silulo, Phuti Shale from MWEB and Lonwabo Rani from Silulo. Read more

VENTURE CORP TOWNHALL EVENT

On the 17th of March 2010 Endeavor South Africa hosted a Venture Corp Networking Event at 10 Bompass Hotel in Dunkeld, Johannesburg. Here 30 guests comprising of venture corp. members, Endeavor as well as Excelerator Entrepreneurs and lastly Endeavor staff, met after work to network under the African sky. Some of the Excelerator Entrepreneurs included the likes of John Volmink and Isaac Mogajane, founders of New Ground Distribution, as well as Collin Albertyn, founder of SmartCrutch and Ntuthuko Shezi, founder of Scratch Mobile. They took to the stage informally to give us an outline about their respective businesses and future prospects. This event allowed for our Excelerator Entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of their growth to connect and network with well-established and successful Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Endeavor SA plans to have more of these events as they have proven to be successful and useful form of networking with our teams and collegues.

LAPDESK HANDOVER AT NANDI PRIMARY SCHOOL

On the 15th of March 2010, Shane Immelman from Lapdesk, together with the Endeavor SA staff, went down to Nandi Primary School in Diepkloof Soweto. They were warmly welcomed at the gate by the school kids, then lead down to the terrace where the children were anxiously waiting for their big day to commence.

Malik Fal, MD of Endeavor SA shared inspirational words with the next generation of heroes. He encouraged them to study hard as education is a key to success. The children were overwhelmed with excitement and took part in a number of activities from singing, reciting poetry, performing in the band and last but not least they were handed one of their very own 470 Lapdesks. “For every 80 million children in Africa, the chance to follow their dreams and empower themselves through education is passing them by due to lack of infrastructure” says Shane who adds  “if we ever hope to address global poverty, we must provide the children with quality education”. The Endeavor SA team was honored to have taken part in this initiative that helps to address education challenges in marginal communities. One Lapdesk has touched and ploughed into a brighter future of many children. Picture gallery

SNAPSHOT OF FAST-GROWTH COMPANIES REVEALS A DYNAMIC ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMY

Johannesburg, South Africa, 6 May 2010 – AllWorld Network and Endeavor SA showcased a snapshot of some of the country’s most dynamic entrepreneurs in the lead-up to the South Africa Fast Growth 100 (SAfrica 100) and Africa 500 list, which will be announced at the end of this year. Read other articles

MWEB and Silulo bring fast Internet to township residents

In a bid to connect more South Africans to the internet, MWEB has announced its partnership with Silulo Ulutho Technologies, with whom they will be opening a series of internet cafes in townships across Cape Town. The first café was officially opened at the Nonqubelo Mall in Khayelitsha on Friday 7th May. Attending the launch were (L-R) Luvuyo Rani MD of Silulo Ulutho Technologies, Cindy Nagel from MWEB, Nandipha Matshoba from Silulo, Phuti Shale from MWEB and Lonwabo Rani from Silulo. Read more

VENTURE CORP TOWNHALL EVENT

On the 17th of March 2010 Endeavor South Africa hosted a Venture Corp Networking Event at 10 Bompass Hotel in Dunkeld, Johannesburg. Here 30 guests comprising of venture corp. members, Endeavor as well as Excelerator Entrepreneurs and lastly Endeavor staff, met after work to network under the African sky. Some of the Excelerator Entrepreneurs included the likes of John Volmink and Isaac Mogajane, founders of New Ground Distribution, as well as Collin Albertyn, founder of SmartCrutch and Ntuthuko Shezi, founder of Scratch Mobile. They took to the stage informally to give us an outline about their respective businesses and future prospects. This event allowed for our Excelerator Entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of their growth to connect and network with well-established and successful Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Endeavor SA plans to have more of these events as they have proven to be successful and useful form of networking with our teams and collegues.

LAPDESK HANDOVER AT NANDI PRIMARY SCHOOL

On the 15th of March 2010, Shane Immelman from Lapdesk, together with the Endeavor SA staff, went down to Nandi Primary School in Diepkloof Soweto. They were warmly welcomed at the gate by the school kids, then lead down to the terrace where the children were anxiously waiting for their big day to commence.

Malik Fal, MD of Endeavor SA shared inspirational words with the next generation of heroes. He encouraged them to study hard as education is a key to success. The children were overwhelmed with excitement and took part in a number of activities from singing, reciting poetry, performing in the band and last but not least they were handed one of their very own 470 Lapdesks. “For every 80 million children in Africa, the chance to follow their dreams and empower themselves through education is passing them by due to lack of infrastructure” says Shane who adds  “if we ever hope to address global poverty, we must provide the children with quality education”. The Endeavor SA team was honored to have taken part in this initiative that helps to address education challenges in marginal communities. One Lapdesk has touched and ploughed into a brighter future of many children. Picture gallery

The Entrepreneurial Dialogue is a collective effort written by Endeavor SA in association with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). It was the outcome of a series of engagements and dialogues held in November 2009 between policy makers, entrepreneurs, academics and funding providers. It hopes to give South Africa a platform from which the challenges and obstacles facing entrepreneurs can be overcome. This dialogue was officially launched on the 25 of March 2010 at the Hilton hotel, a report that people will anxiously wait to see take shape. The launch was well attended by daring entrepreneurs, business leaders and like-minded NGO’s who are passionate about entrepreneurship in our country. We were delighted to have pulled together the likes of David Morobe, CEO - Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, Malik Fal, MD - Endeavor SA, Shireen Chengadu, Director of the Academic programme - GIBS. This incredible panel shared their thoughts with the audience and highlighted a set of recommendations that can be abstracted and piloted within the entrepreneurial space. Take a look at the picture gallery

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SOUTH AFRICA TAKES ON THE WORLD IN DUBAI

During the 9 – 11 of March 2010 Nontokozo Hlangweni the marketing assistant of Endeavor SA joined 88 nations at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Dubai sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation. Entrepreneurship is the spark of an economy; it is the key to opening up global markets, driving economies and creating jobs. Endeavor SA were proud to take part in a global initiative that promotes advocacy and entrepreneurship as a crucial part of our society.The Congress pulled together business leaders, NGO’S and inspirational entrepreneurs to share best practices, unleash ideas, and celebrate achievements from the campaigns and activities ran in 2009. The congress was not only a successful engagement, but in fact a platform for nations to connect one on one - in an effort to deepen and widen the spirit of entrepreneurship.

Endeavor SA was delighted to be selected as a group leader advancing entrepreneurship in South Africa for the second year running. ‘With our media campaign of 2009 reaching a total of 14,442,309 people, in 2010 Endeavor SA plans to continue its reach and goal to transform South Africa into a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem’ says Nontokozo. Take a look at the picture gallery

The Entrepreneurial Dialogue is a collective effort written by Endeavor SA in association with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). It was the outcome of a series of engagements and dialogues held in November 2009 between policy makers, entrepreneurs, academics and funding providers. It hopes to give South Africa a platform from which the challenges and obstacles facing entrepreneurs can be overcome. This dialogue was officially launched on the 25 of March 2010 at the Hilton hotel, a report that people will anxiously wait to see take shape. The launch was well attended by daring entrepreneurs, business leaders and like-minded NGO’s who are passionate about entrepreneurship in our country. We were delighted to have pulled together the likes of David Morobe, CEO - Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, Malik Fal, MD - Endeavor SA, Shireen Chengadu, Director of the Academic programme - GIBS. This incredible panel shared their thoughts with the audience and highlighted a set of recommendations that can be abstracted and piloted within the entrepreneurial space. Take a look at the picture gallery

http://www.fin24.com/articles/default/display_article.aspx?Channel=Personal-Finance_My-Business&ArticleId=1518-2386-2399_2577721&IsColumnistStory=False
http://www.fin24.com/articles/default/display_article.aspx?Channel=Opinion_Home&ArticleId=1518-1786_2577850&IsColumnistStory=False

/Portals/74/docs/White paper/2010_03_31 Business Report Entrepreneurship.pdf

2010_03_31 Business Report State of Entrep.pdf

SOUTH AFRICA TAKES ON THE WORLD IN DUBAI

During the 9 – 11 of March 2010 Nontokozo Hlangweni the marketing assistant of Endeavor SA joined 88 nations at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Dubai sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation. Entrepreneurship is the spark of an economy; it is the key to opening up global markets, driving economies and creating jobs. Endeavor SA were proud to take part in a global initiative that promotes advocacy and entrepreneurship as a crucial part of our society.The Congress pulled together business leaders, NGO’S and inspirational entrepreneurs to share best practices, unleash ideas, and celebrate achievements from the campaigns and activities ran in 2009. The congress was not only a successful engagement, but in fact a platform for nations to connect one on one - in an effort to deepen and widen the spirit of entrepreneurship.

Endeavor SA was delighted to be selected as a group leader advancing entrepreneurship in South Africa for the second year running. ‘With our media campaign of 2009 reaching a total of 14,442,309 people, in 2010 Endeavor SA plans to continue its reach and goal to transform South Africa into a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem’ says Nontokozo. Take a look at the picture gallery