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19 May 2021
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Story Dr Nitha Ramnath
The University of the Free State (UFS), Standard Bank, and the
Mangaung Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) are pleased to invite you to a special lunchtime webinar with
Mr Allon Raiz, CEO of
Raizcorp, one of South Africa’s most successful business incubators.
The COVID-19 crisis has affected the operations, cash flow, and debt positions of most businesses, often threatening the sustainability and even the survival of businesses.
Join us for a discussion on how to think about business models that will ensure the survival and even the growth of business in the time of COVID-19.
Date: Thursday, 10 June 2021
Topic: Resilience and business in the time of COVID-19
Time: 12:00-13:30
Platform: Zoom
RSVP to:
Alicia Pienaar
by 7 June 2021
UFS hosts Australian scientists
2008-08-25
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The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of the Free State recently hosted a delegation of Australian agricultural and environmental scientists and farmers at the Paradys Experimental Farm. The group is currently travelling through Southern Africa on an exploratory fact-finding mission aimed at learning more about local soil conservation practices and agriculture in general. The Dean of the Faculty, Prof Herman van Schalkwyk, and scientists from the faculty as well as members of the Australian delegation made presentations as part of the visit. Pictured from the right standing, are: Mr Simon Proust (Soil Conservationist), Prof Van Schalkwyk, Mr John Lawrie (Catchment Co-odinator) and Ms Anne Williams (farmer and President of Central Western Conservation Farming Association). Seated from the left, are: Mr Ian Packer (Senior Soils Officer) and Robert Goodear (farmer).
Photo: Volksblad
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