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Webinar on resilience and business in the time of COVID-19

19 May 2021 | 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

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UFS experimental farm: Livestock demonstration

2005-08-12

The Lengau Agricultural Development Centre, in cooperation with the experimental farm of the University of the Free State (UFS), the Mangaung Local Municipality and Nafu recently presented a livestock demonstration and training session.

It was the first initiative of services of this kind to cattle farmers from Bloemfontein.

The centre provides assistance to cattle farmers with branding, dehorning and castration of cattle and also presents a primary herd health programme. Those who are interested can call the Lengau Agricultural Development Centre on 051-4438859 or 083 453 9364.

In front from left are Mr Montsi, a farmer from Botshabelo and Dr Léan van der Westhuizen, centre manager and associated to the UFS, in the process of dehorning a bull. In front are Mr Moshoete and Masiza, farmers from Thaba Nchu and Bloemfontein respectively.

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