Basadi E-Waste recycling company is driven by a woman who is determined to recycle electronics of Information Technology (IT) equipment. This innovative e-waste company is owned by Kgothatso Ndema (33) from Soshanguve, Gauteng.
The company specialises in ensuring that all old computers, televisions, photocopy machines and fax machines are safely recycled, refurbished, remarketed and sold.
When a state-leased family farm lay fallow after its subsistence farmer patriarch passed on, the entrepreneurial spirit of his daughter-in-law kicked-in, and she worked hard to revive it.
Today, the initiative is thriving, even earning accolades from the country’s head of state.
With major retailers rejecting their products, two Pretoria entrepreneurs took it upon themselves to open their own shop.
Today, the start-up retails over 500 products produced locally by inventors facing a similar challenge.
The frustration of doors being shut on the faces of Rearabetswe Dire, 29, and Gontse Kgokolo, 34, led to the birth of Edenvinne Cosmetics.
Items sold at the shop include skin care, male grooming, hair care and personal care products.
One of the most important features of an effective democracy is a free media. We should therefore be encouraged by the recent release of the latest World Press Freedom Index, in which South Africa significantly improved its ranking, moving up ten places from 35th in the world in 2022 to 25th this year.
As a response to the fast-changing communication environment, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will fast-track the upskilling of its workforce and upgrade the Information and Communications Technology systems to meet new demands.
“We live in a rapidly changing world in which technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace. During COVID-19, the GCIS embraced technological platforms to facilitate remote meetings, connectivity and communication,” Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said in Parliament recently.
Youth Month
The search for great-tasting artisan cheese and healthy, non-processed food is growing in South Africa and Mahlatse Mailula (32) is among local food manufacturers who are meeting the demand.
Artisan cheese is made primarily by hand, it includes the traditional methods of cheesemaking.
The desperation to secure a farm for his livestock led Frank Monaheng (66) to stumble on another treasure when he ended up being leased a 1060-hectare farm with black soil which is ideal for producing sunflowers.
National Orders are the highest awards that a country through its President, bestows on citizens and emminent foreign nationals who have contributed towards the advancement of democracy and have put themselves at the service of the country and its people.
The Order of Mendi
The Order of Mendi for Bravery recognises South African citizens who have performed acts of bravery. This order was awarded to: