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3rd year Wits Chemical Engineering student builds online spaza shop for university students

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VOW FM 88.1 — Wits University 3rd Year Chemical Engineering Student at Wits University Sfiso Ngcobo has built an online spas shop for university Students. In December 2019, Ngcobo enrolled for an online class to create his own website that will cater for students across the country by offering an online platform that students can utilize to buy and sell goods. Sfiso details his journey, business and future plans in this riveting conversation. He spoke to the host of the TheMainSwitch, Rapz (Morapedi Putsoane).
5 Feb 2020 English South Africa Technology · Music

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