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Twenty businesses supported through East London retail park

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Growthpoint reports that 20 small businesses have benefitted from its East London retail park development through enterprise and supplier development initiatives. These enterprises were offered support across setup, training, promotion and integration into retail supply chains. By Schalk Burger – Engineering News By weaving local suppliers into its retail ecosystem, Growthpoint is demonstrating how property […]

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Ninety One secures approval for Sanlam investment deal

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Asset manager Ninety One has received conditional approval for its planned investment in Sanlam’s South African operations. The deal, subject to regulatory requirements, is positioned to strengthen capital flows into local markets while supporting broader economic development. By EcoFin Agency A key aspect of the agreement is the potential to drive enterprise and supplier development

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Sun Culture powers Africa’s agricultural revolution

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SunCulture has secured $5 million in investment to scale its solar-powered irrigation solutions across Africa. The funding will support expansion in markets such as Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia, and bolster the company’s mission to unlock agricultural growth through off-grid solar water pumps. By Serrari Group The move underlines how renewable energy can be a powerful

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Social entrepreneurship shines in Uthando case

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Uthando (Love) South Africa is rewriting how social entrepreneurship functions in township communities by linking tourism with urgent social needs in Khayelitsha. With a Fair Trade in Tourism certification, the organisation transforms visitor excursions into platforms for supporting food security, education and youth development through community-led social ventures. By Naledi Sikhakhane – Daily Maverick The

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Supplier development lessons from Apple’s China strategy

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Apple’s rise in China offers stark lessons about enterprise and supplier development. By investing billions into infrastructure, logistics and supplier ecosystems, the company did not just outsource production — it embedded itself deeply into China’s industrial framework. Apple supported entire supply chains, from railways and power systems to tooling and training, ensuring that its suppliers

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Corporate Crypto Treasuries and social responsibility

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As companies increasingly use crypto in their treasuries, questions of social responsibility are becoming harder to ignore. Decisions about where and how these funds are held affect not only shareholders but also employees, communities and the broader economy. With cryptocurrencies still prone to volatility and opaque trading practices, treasury managers face an ethical duty to

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Landing global internships — a boost for education trust scholars

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Two outstanding students from Ekurhuleni are heading abroad for internships thanks to full scholarships from the Peermont Community Benefit Trust. Neo Mojapelo, a former Thembisa SOS learner, will begin a food and beverage internship in Baltimore, while Faith Hartman from Clayville will serve as junior assistant purser aboard Princess Cruises. The opportunities follow their excellent

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Fuel the future with the AMIE Academy Fund

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South Africa’s food value chains need more high-performing, investment-ready SMEs. The AMIE Academy Fund aims to back them with targeted finance, hands-on mentorship and access to markets across the meat, poultry and wider import–export ecosystem. It’s positioned as a practical route for companies to meet ESD and B-BBEE goals while supporting real enterprise growth and

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Small suppliers lift off — but risks remain

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Pick n Pay’s enterprise and supplier development push is opening doors for emerging brands, giving small producers shelf space, mentorship and a route into national retail. The promise is scale, credibility and a clearer pathway from kitchen-table startup to stable business. By Jamie Bennjamin – Daily Maverick The gains come with real pressures. New entrants

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Sappi deepens stewardship of indigenous forests

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Sappi is marking Arbor Month by highlighting work that runs year-round to protect and restore indigenous forests on its land. About 7% of Sappi’s holdings comprise biodiverse forest patches that support wildlife and rare plants. In 2024 the company partnered with The Biodiversity Company to assess these areas—including 28 patches within 156 Important Conservation Areas—and

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