The MKI is participating in the 2020 Midmar Mile as part of it’s Maritime sub-programs of Awareness and Outreach.
Midmar Mile is a swimming race held annually in February at the Midmar Dam north of Pietermaritzburg. Each year it draws thousands of competitors from renowned international athletes and Olympic medallist to corporate teams. MKI swimming teams are participating in the Corporate Category. The event has proven to be a great success judging from the […]
Open Water Diving trials at Illovu Swimming Pool
The Moses Kotane Institute (MKI) through its intervention to empower young people in Township and Rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday 04 February 2020 MKI conducted the selection trials for Learners that will be participating in Open Water Diving course that will take place from the 24th to 29th of March 2020. The selection took […]
One Love Festival
One Love Festival The Moses Kotane Institute (MKI), as part of stakeholder engagement, was represented in the “One Love Festival” hosted by the Rastafarians, the Cannabis Industry, Durban Tourism and other Stakeholders on the 08th of February 2020. As a Research Institute, having recently researched and continues to research on Cannabis and Hemp, MKI is […]
The Moses Kotane Institute collaborates with Agricultural Research Council and CSIR
Moses Kotane Institute is collaborating with Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and CSIR on development of the cannabis industry (both scientifically and economically). KZN cannabis delegation (L-R) Mr. Sani Gumede (Bioprocessing Director) from Technology and Innovation Agency (TIA), Mr. Desmond Greaver (Manager for Cannabis Unit) and Ms. Thandeka Ellenson (Acting CEO) of Moses Kotane Institute, Mr. […]
Alwanduxolo T Tshabalala – MKI New Recruit
Alwanduxolo T Tshabalala – MKI New Recruit Ms Alwanduxolo Tshabalala joined the Moses Kotane Institute on the 03rd of February 2020 as Legal Experiential Learner. She studied Bachelor of Law (LLB) at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (WITS) and she attained her Master’s Degree in Business Law (LLM) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Ms […]
Old Apostolic Church Annual Youth Festival
Old Apostolic Church Annual Youth Festival The Moses Kotane Institute (MKI) Executive Manager: Research, Doctor Simphiwe Buthelezi presented on the mandate of the MKI at the Annual Youth Festival hosted by The Old Apostolic Church in KwaMashu L Section. The event was aimed at uplifting youth, giving them economic opportunities available in KwaZulu-Natal. Dr Buthelezi […]
Outstanding Performance from STEM students
Outstanding Performance from STEM students The Moses Kotane Institute (MKI) through its previous mandate developed a range of interventions to enhance participation and success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In 2010, MKI introduced the incubator schools programme to support STEM education at secondary schools. Adams College, Ohlange High School, Mlokothwa High School and […]
The excellence Awards
The Durban Business Fair 21 SMME Excellence Awards & Gala Dinner. From left to right: Ms Thandeka Ellenson (MKI), eThekwini Mayor; Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda, his wife Mrs Nomzamo Kaunda & Adv Lihle Mapipa (MKI).
MKI reaching communities directly
The Moses Kotane Institute Manager: Innovation, Ms. Bongiwe Julayi unpacked the Fourth Industrial Revolution and its implications to the youth of KwaZulu-Natal. This was at the eThekwini North District Dialogue hosted by Sakhisizwe Community Project, a Claremont based Non-Profit Organisation.
Business Seminar and Community Engagement on Spending Patterns Awareness Campaign
On 18 December 2019, the Moses Kotane Institute (MKI) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Doctor Simphiwe Buthelezi, addressing the delegates Kwa Nongoma Local Municipality, outlined the mandate of MKI under the three pillars: Research, Innovation & Maritime. She mentioned that Research is aimed at finding ways to improve the economy of KwaZulu-Natal, inclusive of rural and […]