2020 was a nightmare year for almost all sectors of the economy, and education was certainly not spared the onslaught. It is against this backdrop that we are allowing ourselves to consider if the Covid-19 cloud may have created a unique silver lining for the country. Covid-19 has impacted on education in a number of […]
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The rapid growth of venture development organisations, both locally and across the globe, is a welcome addition to the entrepreneurial landscape. This worldwide trend – especially with regards to those based at academic institutions – has massive potential to contribute to the development and growth of South Africa’s entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem.
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Non-profit organisations (NPOs) play a vital role in trying to resolve the challenges and inequalities within our communities and society at large. The important role they play in South Africa cannot be underestimated. Tshikululu Social Investments, the country’s leading social investment fund management and advisory firm, has undertaken a survey of over 170 NPOs around
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Due to the far-reaching consequences of Covid-19, the need for South African entrepreneurs to reassess, rethink and reinvent their approach has never been as pressing as it is now. “It’s amazing how a crisis suddenly makes hard decisions so easy.” Ryan Bacher – NetFlorist CEO 1. Become more resiliant Resilience is the ability to bend
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By Marcus Coetzee – Management Consultant Back in January 2019, most businesses were pursuing a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) strategy which had been fine-tuned over the years. Then the pandemic hit South Africa in late March. Everything changed. CSI activities pivoted, refocused and were fuelled by adrenalin and empathy. CSI entered crisis mode. Mitigating harm
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Liberty knows that showing a commitment to society and humanity through corporate social investment is one way for corporates to continue supporting communities, especially during a pandemic. Businesses need to continue playing their critical role in helping people, and it’s time to adapt to our ‘new normal’. We’re all in this together As the world
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This article was first published on CSRNEWSSA. When Covid-19 hit our shores, Siya and Rachel Kolisi fast-tracked the launch of the Kolisi Foundation – a platform to help the country during the pandemic. Siya, who currently captains the South African rugby team, knows what it’s like to go to bed hungry. Growing up in Zwide,
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Covid-19 is an unprecedented global health crisis. In South Africa, the pandemic has resulted in an unparalleled response from all sectors to mitigate the social and economic impact of the pandemic. Since the day President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the national lockdown in March, social investors have played an integral part of the national response.
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Thursday, 3 December 2020 saw 141 small businesses led by historically underserved entrepreneurs graduate from the bespoke Funding Accelerator Programme, aptly named Khulisa iBiznis, meaning “Grow your Business”. This 12-month programme was developed and implemented in collaboration with JP Morgan, The Hope Factory NPC and SAICA Enterprise Development (SAICA ED). A catalyst for growth Despite
When CCBSA was established in 2016, the company committed to ensuring that it protected jobs and became a valuable partner to its suppliers and customers as well as the best employer and corporate citizen in South Africa.
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