South Africa's unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2023 was 32,9%. This places South Africa among the highest in the world and puts the gravity of the unemployment crisis into sharp perspective.

Throughout history, South Africa has been home to some of the African continent's most prominent and innovative entrepreneurs. However, like many other global markets, South Africa is currently facing a challenging economic environment. 

As we approach the second half of the year, the excitement starts to build up at tertiary institutions as they prepare for their Mid-Year Graduation Ceremonies.

Rorschach Innovation Services, a company headed up by MANCOSA alumni Niall Naidoo, has won the recently held pan-African Honoris at Harvard Entrepreneurship Competition. Naidoo will be jetting off to Harvard University in the USA on 22 March to participate in the Africa Business Conference 2023.

MANCOSA has pledged to continue its “Million Books Project” with greater gusto. With World Book Day coming up, MANCOSA will donate a million books to promote reading in poorer communities.