Retail powerhouse Woolworths is stepping up its drive to boost South African entrepreneurs, announcing an expansion of its Local Supplier Programme to help more small businesses break into the mainstream retail market. By Times Live The initiative, which has already brought hundreds of locally made products to Woolworths shelves, focuses on helping emerging entrepreneurs grow […]
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Retail giant Pick n Pay has reaffirmed its commitment to South African SMMEs, pledging to continue creating opportunities for small suppliers to thrive within its value chain. By BizCommunity With over 4,000 local SMMEs already supplying its stores nationwide, Pick n Pay’s supplier development programme focuses on empowering emerging businesses through mentorship, shelf space, and
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The future of online shopping is being reshaped in real time — and it’s social. Shopify, a global e-commerce powerhouse, is rewriting the rules by making it easier for merchants to sell directly through social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The company’s latest integrations are turning likes and shares into instant sales, as
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In a country where access to education remains a steep barrier for many, one entrepreneur is reshaping the future — brick by brick. Meet Sibusiso Ngwenya, a dynamic property mogul whose real estate empire is not only thriving but also funding dreams. By Masoka Dube – The Citizen After rising from modest beginnings, Ngwenya built
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South African businesses can no longer afford to treat Employment Equity as a box-ticking exercise. A recent spotlight on transformation highlights the urgent need for organisations to move beyond symbolic compliance with B-BBEE regulations and instead embrace meaningful, measurable change in their leadership, culture, and hiring practices. By Suran Moodley & Boudine Henningse – BizCommunity
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In a powerful call to action, Dick van Ommeren, Managing Director of Triodos Investment Management, challenges investors to rethink how and why they invest—urging a shift from short-term profits to long-term, purpose-led value creation. By Dick van Ommeren – Triodos Investment Management Drawing a striking parallel between parenting and investing, Van Ommeren suggests that the
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Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has issued a strong critique of the government’s proposed R100 billion Transformation Fund, warning that as currently structured, it risks becoming financially unviable, poorly governed—and hostile to economic growth. By Busisiwe Mavuso – Politics Web ⚠️ Key Concerns from BLSA’s Submission 🚀 BLSA’s Proposal for a Better Fund 👥 Why
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) shouldn’t be treated as a checkbox—it’s an opportunity to build meaningful, purpose-driven connections with society. That’s the message echoed in a growing call across industries: stop letting CSR become a creative wasteland. By Harshal Thakur – Social Samosa In a thought-provoking analysis, experts argue that brands often treat CSR as a
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At this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the United Nations Global Compact spotlighted a bold new agenda for corporate marketers: drive sustainability from the C-suite. By PR Newswire Unveiled during a panel titled “CMOs Leading for Sustainable Growth”, the UN Global Compact introduced its CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth, urging Chief Marketing Officers
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Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe has finalised key leadership appointments aimed at stabilising the Department of Social Development (DSD) and its entities, including SASSA. By MSN Announced during a National Press Club briefing on 6 June 2025, the appointments include: Tolashe expressed confidence in Cabinet’s concurrence and highlighted that strong leadership is essential for
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