Category: Fieldwork
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Southern Urbanism: new route development
Introduction Contracted by B&B, Pista Ventures is embarking on a pioneering urban development strategy aimed at enhancing the eThekwini Municipality’s focus on rural and eco-tourism, particularly within the Umhlanga route. This initiative seeks to leverage the area’s rich natural and wildlife resources by developing new routes for walking, cycling, and bussing, thereby creating a more…
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Circular Systems: prototyping for the visually impaired using plastic waste
Introduction Pista Ventures, seizing an opportunity provided by the South African Cities Network (SACN) aligning to the Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF), conceptualised “Open Oceans,” an innovative urban ocean lab project in Durban, South Africa. This initiative aimed to tackle the pressing issue of ocean plastics pollution by focusing on Durban’s river systems, which act…
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Food Systems: a manifesto for Africa developed by youth
Introduction Pista Ventures, as a founding contributor of the African Food Systems Manifesto, embarked on an ambitious journey to reshape the continent’s food systems. Recognising the critical role food systems play in societal health, economic stability, and environmental sustainability, the initiative aimed to foster a collaborative, continent-wide movement towards more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food…
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Open Africa: a policy & advocacy expedition for the AfCFTA
Introduction The Durban Agreement on Open Africa, initiated by the World Economic Forum’s African Global Shapers community, represents a forward-thinking proposition to foster greater cultural understanding and economic integration across the continent. In alignment with this vision, Nkululeko Mthembu, the founder of Pista, embarked on an extensive backpacking journey across Africa. This expedition aimed to…
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Public Health: auditing taverns & shebeens during COVID19
Introduction Pista Ventures, known for its innovative solutions in entrepreneurial and social challenges, was subcontracted by The Hookup Dinner (THUD) to conduct a comprehensive audit of taverns and shebeens in Kwazulu Natal. This initiative was a response to the stringent alcohol restrictions implemented across South Africa due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary goal was…