About us
The meaning of Mthente
Mthente is a Zulu word for thorn tree. The thorn tree aptly epitomises the nature and character of our company: the thorns symbolise the resilience and robustness of the firm; the delicate leaves, on the other hand, denote the company’s sensitivity and adaptability to the socio-economic, political and business contexts in which it operates.
Mthente draws inspiration from the Zulu proverb Umthente Uhlaba Usamila, which loosely means that building character in children or young people at an early stage of their development will equip them with the tools to cope with dangers and risks later in their lives. This idiom accords with our company’s belief and commitment to help our clients tackle their problems at the root before they ultimately spiral out of control.
Our core ethos is a guarantee of innovative, cost-effective and high quality research and business solutions for our clients.
Our unique team of research specialists includes experienced experts in applied social and policy research, trade and economics, business administration, and monitoring and evaluation. Mthente is an accredited Level 1 B-BBEE enterprise. In addition, Mthente is accredited by the Southern African Marketing Research Association (SAMRA).
Mission
Mthente strives for professionalism and quality through listening, learning and responding for mutual growth. Our core ethos is a guarantee of innovative, cost-effective and high quality research and business solutions for our clients.
Values
At Mthente we value integrity, growth and excellence. We are passionate about our business and are committed to providing value and quality to our clients and partners through hard work, professionalism and open communication. We believe in and embrace the spirit of ubuntu* as an essential component of the way we do business.
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Monitoring & Evaluation and Impact Assessment
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Market & Consumer Insights
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“Mthente conducted a comprehensive stakeholder engagement survey for Old Mutual South Africa in 2012. Mthente provided valuable insights and expertise, and the survey was conducted professionally”
Ms Lynette Nicholson, Research Manager (Old Mutual South Africa)
Latest projects
Benchmark Study against Best Practices on Economic Transformation for the B-BBEE Commission
Mthente has been commissioned by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission (B-BBEE Commission) to conduct a Benchmark Research Study to identify best-practices on economic transformation in countries which have a similar political and economic background as South Africa, including the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China).
The South African Fashion Council: The Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects Funded
The South African Fashion Council (SAFC) commissioned a range of baseline, interim and end-term evaluations on funded projects.
Impact Assessment Study of the Empowerment Codes of Good Practice for the B-BBEE Commission
The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Commission (B-BBEE Commission) has commissioned Mthente to conduct an impact assessment study of the empowerment Codes of Good Practice for the B-BBEE Commission. This study falls broadly within the objectives of the 2013 Amended Act and will inform whether the Codes have reduced or eliminated the fronting practices and fraudulent B-BBEE schemes…
The Kaplan Centre, University of Cape Town: Black South African’s Perceptions of the Jewish Communities in the following cities
The Kaplan Centre has commissioned a survey to measure the attitudes and perceptions of black South Africans towards Jews and the Jewish community.