July 8, 2025

Parks Tau: Transformation Fund to ring-fence ESD spend

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has confirmed that the new Transformation Fund will ring-fence Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) contributions, ensuring these billions go directly towards strengthening black-owned businesses and inclusive growth. By Linda Ensor – Business Day Too often, ESD spend looks good on paper but fails to create […]

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Standard Bank CEO: BEE must deliver real change — And SA must fix Eskom fast

Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala has delivered a clear and timely message: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) must do more than tick boxes — it must create real, broad-based impact that reaches communities, not just boardrooms. By Malcolm Libera -BusinessTech Speaking this week, Tshabalala warned that unless BEE truly tackles poverty, inequality, and joblessness, South

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Corporate banking’s role: Creating real value for society

Community & Impact, In the News / Chris Buchanan

In an era when the spotlight is on ethical business and meaningful impact, corporate banking’s true value goes far beyond transactions and balance sheets. By Brian Mussasizi – Red Pepper Online As highlighted in a recent op-ed, corporate banking plays a critical role in fueling economic growth, supporting job creation, and building resilient industries. From

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Parks Tau: Transformation Fund to ring-fence ESD spend

Standard Bank CEO: BEE must deliver real change — And SA must fix Eskom fast

Corporate banking’s role: Creating real value for society

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