Joint winner — Non-profit Organisations Award: <b>Gender Links</b>.
Winner — Education Award: <b>De Beers Fund</b>.
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Runner-up — Education Award: <b>Investec ProMaths Programme</b>.
Joint winner — Non-profit Organisations Award:
<b>Neighbourhood Old Age Homes</b>.
Infrastructure remains a key to development, writes
<b>Bronwen Kausch</b>.
Pressure on the economy is forcing the government to seek ways to include those outside the formal sector.
Long dependent on copper, the country must develop other economic sectors if it is to prosper.
It’s not about numbers but a mind change that acknowledges the value of their roles.
Despite its improving business environment and attractive untapped markets, Africa is still a risky place to do business.
Analysts are upbeat about the continent’s growth, and its ability to innovate is expected to transform the lives of the mainly rural, unbanked poor.
But regulations, governance and corruption all
pose challenges.
“Vodacom has no intention of becoming a bank. We’d rather work with the banks to enable the development of mobile money transfer services…"
Energy effi ciency and carbon management award, runner-up: <b>SouthSouthNorth Projects Africa: Kuyasa</b>.
Most innovative environmental strategy, finalist: <b>&Beyond</b>.