{"id":1823,"date":"2025-11-15T18:20:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T18:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/?page_id=1823"},"modified":"2025-11-22T17:07:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T17:07:05","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1823_7aedbc-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1823_7aedbc-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1823_7aedbc-4f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1823_d00015-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1823_d00015-90{position:relative;}.kadence-column1823_d00015-90, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1823_d00015-90:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1823_d00015-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1823_d00015-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1823_d00015-90 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_8fea43-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_8fea43-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_8fea43-05\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_8fea43-05\">Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c has-sm-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_b4cec6-5c\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1823_27d429-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1823_27d429-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1823_27d429-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:80px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:80px;padding-bottom:80px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id1823_27d429-e7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1823_27d429-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1823_27d429-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1823_27d429-e7 alignfull has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1823_a486cc-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1823_a486cc-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1823_a486cc-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1823_a486cc-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1823_a486cc-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1823_a486cc-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1823_a486cc-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1823_a486cc-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1823_a486cc-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1823_a486cc-53 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image1823_9e4e41-f3:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;}.kb-image1823_9e4e41-f3:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image1823_9e4e41-f3.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;}.kb-image1823_9e4e41-f3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1823_9e4e41-f3 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ICB-Award-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ICB-Award-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ICB-Award-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ICB-Award-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ICB-Award-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ICB-Award-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_956e4c-71\"><strong>ICB Partner Award \u2013 September 12, 2025<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_d34547-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_d34547-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_d34547-42\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:10px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_d34547-42 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_d34547-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_d34547-42\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_d34547-42 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_d34547-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_d34547-42\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1823_d34547-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_d34547-42\">On September 12, 2025, the Institutional Capacity Building unit of the Western Cape Department of Social Development recognised the Phambano Technology Development Centre NPC for its outstanding contributions as a partner in strengthening institutional capacity in the region. This acknowledgment highlights Phambano\u2019s steadfast dedication to empowering nonprofit organisations through a range of innovative technology solutions and comprehensive strategic development support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>&nbsp;Phambano has initiated several programmes aimed at bolstering the capabilities of nonprofit organisations. In particular, the organisation has organised a series of impactful webinars that address significant challenges faced by entities in the sector, offering valuable insights, enhancing organisational capacities, and imparting practical knowledge. Furthermore, they have facilitated in-person training sessions focused on improving digital engagement and operational efficiency within nonprofit operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>&nbsp;This partnership exemplifies the essential role of collaboration in promoting sustainable social development and enhancing the competencies of nonprofit organisations in the Western Cape. By leveraging technology and shared expertise, both Phambano and the Department of Social Development strive to effect meaningful change and support community growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1823_41bcb3-70 kb-section-sm-dir-vertical inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image1823_bd789d-75:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-image1823_bd789d-75:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image1823_bd789d-75.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-image1823_bd789d-75 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1823_bd789d-75 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/award-ohambano.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/award-ohambano.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/award-ohambano-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phambano.org.za\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/award-ohambano-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f\"]{padding-top:0px;margin-top:15px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_2da375-3f\"><strong>Training Provider of the Year at the Intelligent ICT Awards \u2013 May 8, 2025<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b\"]{padding-bottom:0px;margin-bottom:10px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1823_c55bd8-8b\">Phambano Technology Development Centre NPC proudly received the Training Provider of the Year award at the prestigious Intelligent ICT Awards ceremony, which took place on 8 May, 2025. This esteemed recognition underscores the organisation\u2019s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality training and development solutions that make a significant impact in the community. It also emphasizes the robust support from partners and the broader community, which has been instrumental in the initiative\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Phambano has taken substantial steps to empower individuals across multiple regions by offering free training sessions. Nonprofits in communities of Paarl, Mahikeng, and Klerksdorp have benefited from these initiatives, which are designed to equip participants with crucial technology skills that are essential in today\u2019s fast-evolving digital landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Arnold Ndifhedzo Netshambidi, the Founder and Executive Director of the organisation, plays a significant role in its transformative journey. His leadership, with a focus&nbsp;on technology training and education, contributes to the success of various initiatives. Under his guidance, Phambano is committed to its mission of fostering technology and capacity-building empowerment. 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This recognition celebrates Arnold\u2019s extraordinary contributions over the past two decades in fostering meaningful change within the nonprofit sector, showcasing his dedication and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The award specifically highlights the innovative initiatives by Phambano Technology Development Centre, which are designed to bridge the digital divide that often limits access to resources and opportunities. Through these initiatives, Phambano empowers civil society organisations by providing effective and sustainable technology solutions tailored to meet their unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Over the past year, we have had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse array of passionate partners, local changemakers, and committed nonprofits. 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