Cape Town’s innovation economy is expanding rapidly, but fully understanding its direction requires a connected and evidence led view that brings together the many forces shaping the ecosystem. Growth depends
UVU Africa has appointed Ziyad Cassim as Group Chief Executive Officer, marking an important step in the organisation’s next phase of growth and impact. Under his leadership, UVU Africa will
A new women-focused agricultural development programme is unlocking economic opportunity for rural farmers across Mpumalanga. Through targeted training, digital enablement and structured market linkages, participating farmers are now supplying formal retail chains and institutional
Africa Tech Festival 2025 brought together the people, ideas and partnerships driving Africa’s digital transformation. UVU Africa was proud to contribute to this collective vision through our work in digital
Chanél Oldfield, Head of CAPACITI, explores the profound impact of seeing herself reflected in positions of influence and how inclusive leadership can shape industries, inspire talent, and open doors for
South Africa’s ongoing youth unemployment crisis calls for solutions that deliver real and measurable impact. CAPACITI is addressing this crisis by partnering with industry leaders to provide young talent with
UVU Africa welcomes Mamongae Mahlare to the Board of Directors, strengthening the organisation’s leadership as it enters an exciting new phase of pan-African growth. This announcement comes during a milestone
South Africa’s higher education sector is about to take a giant leap forward and UVU Bio is leading the way. The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the
This Women’s Month, Nasheeta Du Toit the Head of Brand at CAPACITI shares a deeply personal and honest look back at what it meant to build a career during a
The State of South African Small Business 2025 report by Xero found that 45% of small businesses identified technology as one of the most valuable contributors to their success over
A new virtual initiative aims to transform Africa’s creative economy by supporting early-stage founders. A partnership between The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UVU Africa via UVU Accelerate, the
UVU Africa has been named one of Africa’s Top Fastest Growing Companies by the Financial Times in a prestigious ranking that recognises the most dynamic and impactful businesses across Africa. In a
