Think Tank warning on R100bn transformation fund
The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has issued a critical assessment of the South African government’s proposed R100 billion Transformation Fund, arguing that it could inadvertently undermine the objectives of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) By Linda Ensor – Business Live Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau introduced the fund with the intention
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Small business participation in South Africa’s IPP market
By Victor Kgomoeswana – ESD Handbook “It is your thinking that needs an upgrade, not your technology.” This wise reminder from a friend in the 1990s still holds true — especially when applied to how governments approach power generation and independent power producers (IPPs) in Africa. Despite growing awareness of the benefits of liberalising energy
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SA’s transformation agenda meets tech investment
South Africa is entering a critical phase in its ongoing effort to balance economic transformation with the demands of a competitive global economy. Recent developments in the ICT sector have intensified this debate, with a proposed policy directive from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies sparking renewed scrutiny over how Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
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Watch – Uluntu Lwethu: sharing the stories that define us
In a world often defined by statistics and strategy, Uluntu Lwethu – meaning “Our Humanity” – is a bold reminder that change begins with connection. This powerful initiative is built on the belief that storytelling is not just a cultural tradition, but a force for healing, unity, and transformation. By IOL Through a series of
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A unique partnership turned invasive fish into a lifeline
In the depths of the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, an unexpected collaboration sparked a powerful solution to two urgent challenges: ecological imbalance in the Garden Route’s freshwater lakes and growing hunger in vulnerable communities. By CSI The Human Face of Business The partnership began at Groenvlei Lake near Sedgefield, where Gift of the Givers, CapeNature, and
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Call for corporate social investment in safer communities
While much political noise surrounds sensationalised narratives, South Africa’s most pressing crisis—its staggering murder rate—continues with barely a whisper from those in power. Every day, an average of 84 people are murdered in our country, many of them women, children, and the poor. It is not a distant threat—it is a brutal reality that plays
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Fundi steps up to celebrate South Africa’s nurses amid global aid cuts
As the world marks Nurses Day this month, this annual anniversary has shone a sharp spotlight on the realities facing this group of South African heroes and heroines. With many battling burnout, bracing for further staff shortages and trying to find ways to absorb the impact of global funding cuts, Fundi is inviting the country
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Degree not required: Tech career success hinges on the right training
Traditionally, a university education was considered a safe bet for career success – but with today’s rapid pace of change, school leavers now have more options than previously. Jessica Hawkey, redAcademy In fact, depending on your career path, choosing an alternative training provider which allows for on-the-job learning could actually give you more flexibility and
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Support and empowerment for black owned SMEs
I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR (IAAE), a leading platform dedicated to enabling entrepreneurial success, has officially announced the launch of The Growth Code, an ambitious 18-month strategic partnership with First National Bank (FNB). This initiative is specifically designed to empower Black-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are poised for scale, investment readiness and long-term sustainability.
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