Tag: Small Business Development
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Accelerating eCommerce: designing an accelerator programme for Takealot
Introduction Pista Ventures, contracted by IDF VAS, initiated the Takealot Marketplace Business Accelerator Programme. The programme was designed to empower Takealot marketplace sellers with the tools, knowledge, and insights necessary to excel in the competitive e-commerce landscape. By enhancing seller performance, the programme aimed to solidify Takealot’s position as a leading online marketplace in South…
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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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UX Research: Living Wage for Barista Wage Calculator
Introduction Pista Ventures undertook a pioneering UX Research project to garner more insights for the Barista Wage Calculator, aiming to address the nuanced and often contentious issue of fair compensation within the coffee industry. This tool, developed by Open Cities Lab and Black Box, was envisioned to help reconcile the diverse needs and perspectives of…
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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…
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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…