Candice Nolan

Sappi shutdowns build community strength

Community New, ESD initiatives, Programmes, Small Business / Candice Nolan

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 New, In the News / Candice Nolan

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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Access, not funds

Small Business, SME showcase / Candice Nolan

In a compelling critique, Muzi Mhlambi argues that South Africa’s SME financing issue isn’t about a shortfall of capital, but about inequitable access and poor targeting. While the DTIC’s proposed R100 billion fund aims to boost black entrepreneurship, systemic barriers are preventing the flow of investment to the MSMEs that need it most. By Muzi

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Tomatoes yield resilience

ESD initiatives, Small Business / Candice Nolan

Tiger Brands Empowers Limpopo Tomato Farmers Behind Iconic All Gold Sauce Nine smallholder farms in Musina, Limpopo have received critical irrigation infrastructure from Tiger Brands—a move that marks the launch of its Hulisani Programme, aimed at transforming local food security and building sustainable rural livelihoods. By Ashley Lechman – Business Report Climate-Proofing Local Produce After

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MTN Foundation sparks futures

Community New, Programmes / Candice Nolan

MTN Foundation Champions Education, Digital Inclusion & Economic Empowerment The MTN SA Foundation is intensifying its mission—deploying digital access, targeted education initiatives, and economic empowerment programs to uplift youth, women, and underserved communities across South Africa. By Power FM Bridging the Digital Divide Through Action South Africa’s “digital divide” remains a critical challenge—particularly in rural

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Sappi shutdowns build community strength

Japan Accelerates Investment in Africa

Access, not funds

Tomatoes yield resilience

MTN Foundation sparks futures

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