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Central University of Technology, Free StateRef: https://www.cut.ac.za/news/cut-hosts-youth-development-conference-to-drive-entrepreneurship-and-future-employment

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Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a news article from the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) website. It reports that CUT hosted its second annual Youth Development Conference on youth entrepreneurship and employability, themed around harnessing the economy for youth entrepreneurship and employability in complex geopolitical contexts. The article describes the conference aims, opening remarks by CUT’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Engagement) Prof. Samson Mashele, panel discussions and networking, and concludes with recommendations reaffirming universities’ role in innovation and inclusive economic growth. The page is dated/uploaded 30 July 2026.

Facts

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Free State

Reference

https://www.cut.ac.za/news/cut-hosts-youth-development-conference-to-drive-entrepreneurship-and-future-employment

Key Takeaways

  • Organisation: Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)
  • Event: second annual Youth Development Conference
  • Theme: Harnessing the Economy for Youth Entrepreneurship and Youth Employability in Complex Geopolitical Contexts: What Are the Desired Lessons for the African Continent?
  • Focus: youth employability and entrepreneurship; preparing young people with knowledge/skills/tools
  • Opening remarks by: Prof. Samson Mashele (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement)
  • Conference activities: discussions with academics, policymakers, industry leaders and delegates; panels; presentations; networking
  • Conclusion: recommendations on universities as catalysts for innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth
  • Uploaded date: 30 July 2026
  • Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)
  • Prof. Samson Mashele
  • Dr Marcia Lebambo
  • Misheck Mugabe
  • Sibusiso Thwala
  • Papama Mnqandi
  • Mandisa Lidziya
  • Tsunke Matshediso
  • Papane Kagisho
  • MSG
  • NMU

Dates

Closing Date

30 July 2026