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Avon Water Project delivers reliable supply to Ga-Seakamela community

The Avon Water Project has brought much-needed relief to the Ga-Seakamela community in Limpopo, where residents previously struggled with unreliable access to water. The project, implemented by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), was officially handed over in the Blouberg Local Municipality within the Capricorn District Municipality, marking a significant step in improving basic […]

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Motlanalo recognised as a Top Empowered Company in South Africa

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Motlanalo Chartered Accountants and Auditors Inc. has been recognised as a Top Empowered Company by Impumelelo Top Empowerment, one of South Africa’s leading platforms for benchmarking transformation and empowerment. Top Empowerment is widely recognised for celebrating organisations that prioritise transformation and empowerment as an integral part of their business strategy across both the public and

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Old Mutual Accelerator Graduates Signal Growing Momentum for South African Entrepreneurs

Small Business Development & ESD / admin

As South Africa continues to rely on small businesses to drive economic growth and job creation, initiatives that support entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly important. One such initiative is Old Mutual’s Accelerator Programme, which recently celebrated the graduation of a new group of entrepreneurs who have completed the programme’s development journey. The graduation marks an important

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Aséli Impact Capital Signals a Shift in SME Funding

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The launch of Aséli Impact Capital marks a shift in how philanthropic funding is used in South Africa. Traditionally, philanthropy has been treated as a fallback for ideas that fail to attract commercial investment, leaving many viable businesses without the capital needed to scale. Aséli challenges that model by positioning philanthropy as a deliberate tool

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Joburg’s Water Crisis: The Constitutional Right to Water

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22 March marks World Water Day, a day to recognise the value of water and the need to manage it responsibly. This comes just after Human Rights Day, emphasising that access to clean, safe water is not a luxury. It is a human right protected in our Constitution. In Johannesburg, that right feels increasingly fragile.

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Pellet stoves offer a practical clean cooking alternative in Zambia

Community & Impact / admin

Across Zambia, many households still rely on charcoal and firewood for daily cooking. These fuels drive deforestation, increase household costs, and expose families to harmful smoke. While alternatives like liquid petroleum gas and electricity exist, they remain out of reach for many due to cost and unreliable supply. Ener-G-Africa (EGA), an energy company based in

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Glass Recycling Creates Income and Entrepreneurship Opportunities in 2026

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As South Africans search for practical ways to earn income in a difficult economic climate, the recycling sector is emerging as an important source of opportunity. Across the country, glass recycling is creating livelihoods for thousands of people. From independent collectors earning a steady income to buy-back centres growing into sustainable small businesses, the industry

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20 years of Promaths: Shaping the next generation of South African innovators

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Two decades ago, Investec made a commitment – not just to numbers, but to people and potential. In partnership with Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science and Technology, we chose to back maths and science excellence in South Africa through Promaths, knowing that these skills are the foundation for critical thinking, innovation, and economic progress. Launched

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How corporate South Africa can transform land reform into economic opportunity

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For too long, South Africa’s private sector has viewed land reform as either a government problem or a political risk best avoided. Scepticism, uncertainty and fear of reputational exposure have meant that only a handful of companies have meaningfully raised their hands to support land reform projects. When a community regains land but cannot hire

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Budget 2026 Shock for SMEs: Godongwana Lifts VAT Threshold to R2.3 Million — Here’s How It Could Transform Your Cash Flow Overnight

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Small and medium sized enterprises received a major boost on Wednesday when Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced in the 2026 National Budget Speech that the compulsory VAT registration threshold will increase from R1 million to R2.3 million. The change, which comes into effect on 1 April 2026, amends section 23(1)(a) of the VAT Act, which

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