Latest News & Events of African Access HoldingsARCHIVES : 2009 | 2010Houston, Texas Fund Raising DinnerAmbassador and Global Icon, Mr Andrew Young with CEO of African Access Holdings, Shaun Battlemann, who together serve as the Champions of the Jacob Zuma RDP Education Trust were seen catching up at a Fund Raising Dinner in Houston, Texas.. African Access Holdings Acquires Rights to Launch the First CEO Club Chapter in South AfricaAt a prestigious Signing Ceremony held in New York City on September 22nd 2011, African Access Holdings acquired the exclusive rights to undertake the establishment and operation of the first CEO Club Chapter in South Africa. The CEO Club SA Chapter is being initiated with the support of its parent organization, the CEO Clubs, USA and will be established under the patronage of Shaun Battlemann, Chief Executive Officer of African Access Holdings. Founded by Dr Joe Mancuso in 1977 in Wall Street, New York, the Chief Executive Officer’s Club is a global business network and leadership development organization with thousands of CEOs as members in several countries across the world. Membership to this club is exclusive and by invitation only. The Club is aimed at Chairmen, CEOs, Managing Directors, Executive Directors, COOs and CFO’s who want to grow their businesses and have fun while doing it. CEO Club SA will enable its members to enter or expand their businesses around the world through most effective networking and business development forums, events, gatherings, hospitality functions and through an online community network. The official launch of the Club takes place at the Emperor’s Palace, Gauteng on November 29th 2011. Historic Three International Wins And Distinguished Honoree Medal For African Access Holdings In The 08th Annual Stevie® International Business Awards SM
African Access Holdings took home three International Stevie® Awards, and a Distinguished Honoree Medal in the 2011 International Business Awards which took place on 11 October at the glamourous Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Battlemann was a winner in the Diversified Services category for "Executive of the Year." African Access Holdings took the "Company of the Year Award" in the same category as well as a Distinguished Honoree Medal for Corporate Social Responsibility in the Middle East and Africa. The Group was also voted a winner in the "People's Choice for Favourite Companies Award" Nicknamed the Stevie® for the Greek word "crowned," the 24 karat gold trophies were presented to Shaun Battlemann at a glittering gala dinner ceremony which was attended by 40 nations from across the world. African Access Holdings Sponsors SA Entry Into The 2011 New York Invitational Cup Regatta.African Access Holdings in partnership with the Royal Cape Yacht Club, is sponsoring the South African entry into the 2011 New York Invitational Cup Regatta 2011.
John Martin, Executive Director of Original Boats which is a subsidiary of African Access Holdings and Commodore of the Royal Cape Yacht Club has been invited to contest one of the world’s most prestigious inter-club events, The New York Yacht Club Invitational Club Regatta presented by Rolex. 19 yacht clubs from 13 countries and 6 continents will be competing for this esteemed Cup which takes place in Newport, Rhode Island from 09th to 18th September 2011. African Access Holdings Sponsors Home For Family Of Struggle VeteranAs part of African Access Holding’s vision to empower and uplift the lives of all South Africans, we pledged a sum of R300 000.00 to build a four bedroom home for the family of a struggle veteran, Shadrack Maphumulo. President Jacob Zuma, a close friend and comrade of Maphumulo committed himself to ensuring that a decent home be built for this family of 14 who lived in squalid conditions and requested business to assist in this personal initiative. On Wednesday, 06 July 2011, The Jacob Zuma RDP Education Trust in partnership with African Access Holdings, officially handed over the home to the family. Officiating of the hand-over ceremony was his Excellency, President Jacob G Zuma who is also the Patron of the Jacob Zuma RDP Education Trust. African Access Holdings is extremely proud to be a brand that exhibits a strong heritage of socio-economic development initiatives, educational projects, community development, job creation and skills development. Our passion to improve the quality of life in respect of vulnerable groups within communities has prompted us to include this project within the Group’s CSI Programme. We endorse the President’s Policy Statement that business should become involved in the country’s challenges and we are proud to have been involved in this initiative. African Access Holdings Takes Home Black Management Forum Entrepreneurial Company Of The Year Award 2011The entrepreneurial spirit has never been more alive in South Africa than it is right now. This is fortunate for the economy because it is the belief of the Black Management Forum that entrepreneurs hold in their hands the ability to transform economies, drive innovation and uplift communities. And this is the spirit in which this award was conferred. On June 24th 2011, at a glittering awards ceremony held at the Sandton Convention Centre, The Black Management Forum actively seek out young, typically small-to-medium-sized enterprises that are making a significant contribution to the development of people and communities. For showing South Africa what can be done with determination, a little bit of imagination and a lot of hard work, African Access Holdings walked away with the 2011 BMF Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award African Access Holdings Pledges R100 000 Towards School Music Hall During Madiba Day, 67 Minutes Community Activity
During this activity, it was discovered that the school’s talented young choir did not have the adequate facilities and equipment to further their studies in music. Being at the forefront of education, African Access pledged R100 000.00 towards restoring Inchanga Primary’s music hall and equipping the facility with the proper music equipment and instruments. African Access Holdings Sponsors 100 Laptops For Needy Schools.In our most recent initiative, EduSolutions, a subsidiary of African Access Holdings, came to the aid of the MEC of Education in KwaZulu Natal, sponsoring a total of 100 laptop notebooks for children in the rural schools. These laptops are being handed over currently to schools in various districts in KZN. Our commitment to promote technology solutions and offerings to improving learning and teaching with a specific focus to math’s, science and technology curriculum is part of African Access’s ongoing initiatives in Education. Edusolutions Sponsors 2010 Top Matric Achievers With ComputersEduSolutions sponsored twenty three of KwaZulu Natals’s top Matric achievers with laptop computers at an awards ceremony held at the ICC . This year’s learners who have achieved academic excellence in their matriculation examination were awarded with the latest technology to complete their studies efficiently. EduSolution’s initial commitment was to sponsor 15 students with laptops but came to the rescue on a last minute request for a further 8 students to be sponsored. At the awards ceremony, Group Sales & Marketing Director, Thabo Mpama emphasised the need for the learners to continue maintaining their academic excellence throughout their studies thus equipping them with the skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the future economic growth and development of South Africa. Although EduSolutions promotes technology solutions with a specific focus to maths, science and the technology curriculum, these computers were awarded to the learners irrespective of the field of study the learners wish to pursue. EduSolutions - Outstanding contributors to the poverty stricken
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In celebrating former president, Nelson Mandela’s selfless contribution to the global pursuit of peace and reconciliation, Management and Staff of African Access Holdings spent their 67 minute community activity at Inchanga Primary School in KwaZulu-Natal, feeding 1300 children – 400 of whom are orphans. |
EduSolutions Sponsors 2010 Community Awareness Event in Rural KwaZulu Natal
EduSolutions, a subsidiary of African Access, recently sponsored the Ensindisweni Christ Salvation Centre in Maphumulo, North of KwaZulu Natal as part of a drive aimed at building public excitement and awareness leading up to the Fifa 2010 World Cup.
Various Promotional material and communication messages were widely distributed inspiring a sense of pride, patriotism and unity amongst the community
Edusolutions Sponsors Wheelchairs
EduSolutions, a subsidiary of African Access Holdings recently came to the aid of an Umthatha special school (Ikhwezi Lokusa Special School) after a plea made by the Daily News was published. EduSolutions contributed the shortfall of R369 000 of the R508 000 needed to purchase wheelchairs for schools.
Welcome Aboard The First, Private Luxury Yacht Charter To The Historical Robben Island
Original Boats, a subsidiary of African Access has been awarded the licence to provide the only private cruise operation to Robben Island.
Inala Antares, the 7 star luxury motor yacht with its 6 berth capacity and opulent Italian styling, offers the finest in luxury living. This exceptional piece of engineering is 14.5m long and its beautiful teak flooring, cherry wood finishes and elegant leather upholstery puts it amongst one of the best boats cruising Cape Town’s waters.
The brainchild behind Inala Antares, Executive Director Thabane Zulu who was one of the youngest political prisoners on Robben Island, aims to offer a private ferry service to the world heritage site in unparalleled luxury and without having to mix with tourists. It accommodates up to 12 guests and the crew provides for all needs ranging from special equipment or services on board to gourmet cuisine.
Legendry yachtsman and skipper of the boat, John Martin is one of the best sea hands in South Africa and comes with the highest levels of qualifications and expertise for Original Boats.
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