Local black empowered software solutions provider Abnoba has undergone an EmpowerDEX BEE evaluation and been awarded a AAA+ rating for outstanding compliance to the requirements set out in the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003.
Abnoba employs the highest levels of BEE policies throughout the organisation and is 100% black owned with 50% black female ownership. Furthermore, Abnoba's employment of historically disadvantaged individuals throughout the staff complement, bears testimony to its commitment and dedication to the larger BEE strategy in South Africa.
According to Abnoba CEO Fairoz Jaffer, every successful corporation has a responsibility to use its resources and influence to make a positive impact on the African continent and its people.
"We provide an environment that creates the social and economic opportunities that can transform communities and help people realise their full potential. Through our programmes and partnerships, Abnoba supports numerous projects and organisations working to expand opportunities, and helps improve digital inclusion, through technology access and training."
"Abnoba shows that even medium enterprises can successfully meet the requirements of the codes. By focusing on BEE, Abnoba was able to meet the highest possible rating, level one contribution status as per the DTI codes. The company did particularly well in the areas of ownership, management, employments equity and affirmative procurement," says Chia-Chao Wu, executive director at EmpowerDEX, the economic empowerment rating agency.
The values and ethics within Abnoba are based upon solid principles of integrity, fairness, service, quality and ultimately customer satisfaction.
"BEE compliance is an important accomplishment for the company as it enables us to empower our people, suppliers and customers, and is a clear indicator of our commitment and dedication to the future well-being of our country," concludes Jaffer.
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Abnoba is a South African-based software solutions provider that has followed black economic empowerment (BEE) principles since inception, focusing on business process automation. We provide business solutions that improve productivity and reduce operational costs - ultimately improving profitability.
We provide information capture, imaging, management and process automation consulting and solutions for today's rapidly changing and complex needs. Abnoba enables customers to leverage existing ERP and line of business investments by accessing and storing business information, automating processes across the organisation and externally with partners and customers, and enabling online, real-time collaboration around transactions. As a result, organisations can significantly improve processing efficiency, reduce operating costs and enhance customer and partner satisfaction.
Abnoba is 100% black owned with 50% black female ownership. We are a "Technology Top 100 Company" and a "Finalist for African Achievers for Top ICT SMME". Shanaaz Scharffenorth, Abnoba shareholder, is a "Finalist for African Achievers for Top Black Woman in ICT". Fairoz Jaffer was a finalist in two categories for Black ICT Achievers 2001 for Black ICT Professional of the Year and Infopreneurs in Africa. www.abnoba.co.za
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