It is tough to think of a company calling itself socially responsible if it manufactures products that harm people, but on the other hand, if it generates more than R6 billion in annual taxes and sustains over 53 000 jobs, the company’s wider social obligations simply cannot be wished away either. IOL – Business Report […]
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Three years ago, Aions was an ambitious startup with a vision—to reshape South Africa’s venture ecosystem and unlock new paths for entrepreneurial success. Today, it is a thriving venture builder that has helped grow 11 standout startups, developed cutting-edge fintech platforms, and built a reputation as one of Telkom’s most successful Enterprise and Supplier Development
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The Energy Mobility Education Trust (EM Education Trust) is embarking on its second decade with a new set of goals, informed by a new world order in which renewable energy, 4IR, digital skills are at the core. With a refreshed board of trustees, its goal for 2025 and beyond is to help provide the pipeline
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Concor continues to demonstrate that building infrastructure goes hand in hand with building brighter futures. As part of its longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility, Concor’s partnership with The Tomorrow Trust is helping to transform the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children across South Africa. Since 2018, Concor has proudly supported the Tomorrow Trust Holiday
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Economic inclusivity requires access to the formalised banking sector, which is why Bank Zero and Green Riders have partnered to power entrepreneurship among South Africa’s previously marginalised youth. Green Riders, a two-time Earth Shot nominee, has created employment for thousands of youths by providing access to e-bikes, which enables them to become riders in the
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Altron is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a call to business, government and civil society to rebuild the Johannesburg CBD and surrounding areas after years of decay and decline. By Nkosinathi Ndlovu – TechCentral According to CEO Werner Kapp, Altron has partnered with non-profit inner city revitalisation organisation Jozi My Jozi to drive initiatives aimed
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The climate emergency poses a huge threat to human rights. In order to address this emergency, a transition to an economy in harmony with the planet is an urgent necessity. As part of this transition, and for the energy transition to contribute to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals and human rights, the renewable
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As one of the fastest developing sectors in the country, the growth of security industry reflects the important position it occupies in business, government and the community. Accounting for more than 500,000 active members, the security industry is one of the largest entry level employers in the country, providing a stable source of income for
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A group of 92 high school cyclists from the Nedbank Sports Trust Development Cycling Programme had three days of fun, honing cycling skills, and personal growth at a camp held from 21 to 23 February at the Soetwater Environmental Education Centre in Kommetjie, Cape Town. “It was incredible to experience the excitement and enthusiasm of
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21 March is Human Rights Day in South Africa, commemorating the Sharpeville Massacre, which sparked international outrage and fueled the global anti-apartheid movement. Ray van der Fort – BizCommunity With the fall of apartheid in 1994, South Africa adopted a progressive Constitution and Bill of Rights. The preamble to the Bill of Rights declares: This
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