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July 31, 2025

BEE costs South Africa R1.15 trillion annually

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD /

Black Economic Empowerment Implementation Comes at Massive Fiscal Cost Recent research by the Free Market Foundation (FMF) and the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI) reveals that South Africa loses approximately R1.15 trillion in annual tax revenue due to current Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies, largely through exempted income, preferential procurement, and associated inefficiencies. By Daily Investor […]

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Sappi shutdowns build community strength

Community & Impact, ESD initiatives, Programmes, Small Business Development & ESD /

Scheduled Maintenance Phases Deliver Lasting Social Benefits in KwaZulu-Natal At Sappi’s Tugela and Stanger mills, routine maintenance shutdowns are more than technical pauses—they are deliberate opportunities to generate meaningful local impact. These planned shutdowns create jobs, drive SME growth, and reinforce Sappi’s commitment to community development. By The Zululand Observer As part of their Enterprise

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Japan Accelerates Investment in Africa

Community & Impact, In the News /

Tokyo’s Private Sector Is Emerging as a Major Partner in Africa’s Economic Transformation Once hesitant and confined to donor status, Japanese corporations are now seizing opportunities across Africa—led by private capital and strategic investment. By Ben Payton – African Business According to African Business, Japan today accounts for only about 0.5% of Africa’s foreign direct

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