Enactus UKZN Triumphs at National Exposition

Enactus UKZN Triumphs at National Exposition

In a testament to the power of combining academic excellence, entrepreneurship and community service, Enactus UKZN received eight awards at the Enactus South Africa National Exposition 2023 where they showcased their projects alongside 12 other Enactus South African teams.

The team was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Team Growth Award that recognises the team that had the most success in recruiting, retaining, and attracting new active members in 2023 and 1st place in the Thematic Competition that acknowledges the team that demonstrated the application of business and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach in their enterprises.

The Innovators Harvest project was selected as a finalist in the 2023 Ford C3 Building Sustainable Communities; MyDigiTutor was placed 3rd in the 2023 Harmony Refocused Accelerator Challenge; and had a 100% turn on rate on the MTN Digital Innovation challenge, where three newly-developed enterprises were listed in the Top 10 nationally, namely: EasyMed Supplies, iLab Learn, and Lit Milestone.

The team is committed to continuing to be a beacon of hope in promoting transformative change and paving the way for a brighter, more empowered future.

Words: Fundiswa Ntandoyenkosi Mvubu

Photograph: Supplied