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The Beautiful Game of Football Must Not Only be Owned By An Elite 11 May 2016, 14:07 By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa A dialogue of fixing South African football is urgently needed. Never again must football loving people allow only those authorized with running the people's game to do as they wish. Today, our beloved Bafana Bafana have to climb mountains if they hope to reach the prestigious AFCON 2017 next year. With now three points in their group, Bafana Bafana face the prospect of again missing out in the continent's biggest show piece. They would have to win all their remaining...

Is social entrepreneurship the new face of development? 10 May 2016, 12:47 By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa Social entrepreneurs across Africa are contributing to advances in education, healthcare, financial inclusion, environmental protection and other social issues, it has been found. Hence, the question, Is social entrepreneurship the new face of development?  A recent impact report released by Reach for Change suggest it might be. The Reach for Change Africa 2015 Social Impact Report, which shared impact numbers and stories from social entrepreneurs supported in Reach for Change’s programs is revealing that in 2015, over 100 African social entrepreneurs were supported through the...

AFRICAN MEDIA MUST ADVANCE CONTINENTAL DEVELOPMENT 26 JUNE, 2016 Eric Chinje, Chief Executive Officer of African Media Initiative. BY – THANDISIZWE MGUDLWA Citizens should be a part of the implementation agenda and should participate in the decision-making processes of the continent. So said said Eric Chinje, Chief Executive Officer of African Media Initiative. During a meeting of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) recently which convened a conversation with some of Africa’s best thought leaders in the arts and media sectors to discuss their perspectives on the continents transformation agenda. According to the AUC,...

FEATURE Vocational education the guide for Africa By Staff Reporter on 22nd July 2016 By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa Vocational education and training is clearly the answer for most students who cannot enter the university system. That is why experts have in the past urged students to consider private colleges and further education and training (FET) institutions as a viable option for gaining a tertiary education. Among them are quality institutions offering courses that address the economic needs of the country. Many colleges have a higher ratio of graduates placed directly into related employment. In 2012, Sharene Menteath, Head of Academics at CTI...

ART Africa’s Internet gets faster with millions of investments By Staff Reporter on 8th July 2016 By Thandisizwe Mgudlwa Vantage Capital, and Vumatel have now completed their deal worth R250 million (US$16.6 million). Last week, Vantage Capital had announced that it has disbursed the second and final tranche of a R250 million expansion capital facility to Vumatel. Vantage Capital is Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager, Vantage Mezzanine Fund III. While Vumatel, is leading fibre-to-the-home network operator in South Africa. Vumatel was established in 2014 to supply affordable high-speed fibre optic network connectivity to homes in South Africa. In October 2014, Vumatel...