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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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Shimlas win City League, again

2013-06-25

The Shimlas after their victory over the Irawas.
25 June 2013

The Shimlas from the University of the Free State (UFS) have extended their remarkable record in the Bloemfontein City League. They won a tough encounter with the university’s second best side, the Irawas, by 17 points to 5. The win secured all sorts of records for the Shimlas, who have been the dominant rugby force in the city for years.

This season’s victory marks the fifth consecutive win for the Shimlas and also the tenth victory since 2000. All in all, the Shimlas have won 42 championships in the competition’s history of 118 championships, more than a third of the total.

There was more good news for the university, especially regarding the future of Kovsie rugby. The U/21 team from the UFS won the second-league cup, trumping the team from CUT by 41 points to 21.

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