For the greater good

“In the coming years, there will emerge from diverse communities a new generation of high-impact, responsible entrepreneurs; individuals of passion, integrity, and innovation who will be at the forefront of the continuing economic and social transformation of this region. These individuals will be ambassadors of the power of initiative, determination, and excellence, acting as role models that many more will follow in their pioneering footsteps.” – Allan W B Gray

The power of Mr. Gray’s vision is best illustrated by the impact on its participants. Thandolwethu Hlongwane, the founder of payment software solutions company Lipa Payments, coding education platform Zaio and small business financing platform Nisa Finance, shares his remarkable journey. Thandolwethu is one of nearly 1 400 programme participants who have launched ventures with an aggregate value of over R60bn.

I first heard about the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation (AGOF) when I was in Grade 6. My older cousin had received a sport scholarship to attend a prestigious high school. I wanted the same for myself – but lacked the sporting ability. I started to look around for something similar that rewarded academics or leadership.

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December 14 2023 By Thandolwethu Hlongwane