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Open Finance: developing a Cooperative Bank strategy
Introduction Pista Ventures, renowned for its expertise in fostering innovation and entrepreneurial growth, embarked on a transformative project with the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA). The mission was to develop a strategic framework for the formation of a Cooperative Financial Institution (CFI) Association in Kwazulu Natal. This initiative aimed not only to unify district CFIs…
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Enterprise Development: innovation via a Startup Truck
Introduction Pista Ventures, a leading innovation and enterprise development agency, was tasked with an inspiring challenge by South African Breweries (SAB) Enterprise Development along with other partners (NYDA, THUD): to design and implement a grassroots innovation programme aimed at identifying and nurturing the most talented youth entrepreneurs across South Africa. The project’s centrepiece was an…
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Digital Skills: developing a programme for UNDP
Introduction Pista Ventures, contracted by The Maker Space on a groundbreaking skills development project funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The initiative aimed to harness the power of digital technology to empower youth in townships and rural areas, equipping them with the skills needed for the modern workforce. Challenges The primary challenge was…
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Travel & Tourism: to Zula is to wander
Introduction Pista Ventures embarked on an innovative journey to develop Zula, a cutting-edge travel app designed to revolutionize the way tourists experience the rich tapestry of South African culture. Zula distinguishes itself by offering unique explorations of township and rural tourism, guided by the knowledge and insight of local youth tourism & hospitality graduates and…
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Graphic Heritage: memorialising Mandela
Pista Ventures is embarking on an exciting collaboration with the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University, Vega School of Design, , Totem Design and Nelson Mandela Foundation. This collaboration is dedicated to exploring the rich domain of graphic heritage, aiming to uncover and innovate upon the ways in which graphic design has…
