Author: Nonhlanhla Morare
In a move to unlock the potential of South Africa’s innovative economy, the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) has officially partnered with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) to launch a Venture Building Programme designed to support high-impact, early-stage startups. This initiative is more than just a business accelerator, it’s a comprehensive, hands-on venture building journey that nurtures entrepreneurs from concept to execution, equipping them with the tools, mentorship and networks they need to thrive in South Africa’s fast-evolving tech and innovation landscape. “Our mission is to empower a new generation of problem-solvers who can drive inclusive economic growth…
In an era where digital disruption is sweeping across industries, South Africa’s legal aid sector is now stepping into the future, with purpose and precision. ProBono.Org, the country’s leading public interest legal clearinghouse, has partnered with the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) to launch a pioneering Digital Case Management (DCM) platform, signaling a much-needed transformation in how legal assistance is tracked, managed, and delivered. For decades, case management within legal aid environments has depended on manual systems, stacks of paper, outdated spreadsheets, and disjointed communications. While functional, these systems often failed to keep pace with the growing demand for legal support,…
As South Africa continues to face a mounting water crisis, stakeholders across government, civil society, and the tech sector convened for a critical dialogue hosted by the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in collaboration with the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) and Ferguson Media, on April 30, 2025. The “Problem Solving Methodology, Water Scarcity, Resource Management and Future Planning in South Africa” was the themed title of the dialogue, aimed to pave a way forward through innovation, accountability, and collective action. The event brought together over 80 participants, 30 in person and 50+ joining virtually to hear from a distinguished…