During lockdown it quickly became apparent that the education of South Africa’s children could become one of the real calamities to be inflicted by the pandemic. Something had to be done and like many organisations, Liberty was one of the many companies that stepped forward and contributed to the Solidarity Fund at the beginning of […]
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By Dhiraj Mathapersadh – Project Officer at SAICA Enterprise Developmen Compliance is one of the most essential and often overlooked business functions for small business owners. For many entrepreneurs, the primary concern is revenue generation and ensuring profitability for their company. Business compliance is a legal requirement but is often not prioritised due to business
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Converse has launched its version of the movement to wiping out student debt called #kickthedebt. The issue of student is a prominent issue South African youths face, with an increasing need for the issue to be erased. Converse is pledging R1 million to supporting and assisting students across South Africa
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Absa Group has pledged R10 million to the newly-established Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Private Sector Response Fund, and will also provide free banking services to the fund for 12 months. Launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Fund seeks to bring together all sectors of society and will serve as a vehicle to mobilise resources
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By Vovo Ngcwabe – Head of CSI and Stakeholder Management , Barloworld The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic is having far-reaching social and economic implications that have sharpened the economic disparities, accelerated the already spiraling unemployment rate and further deepened the levels of poverty. There is consensus that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and
Education is the foundation for all we do in life but for hundreds of thousands of learners in South Africa, a lack of financial resources means that they cannot even afford school shoes, socks or appropriate sanitary wear. These conditions often drive children out of school resulting in absenteeism and higher dropout rates. The Thebe
The Thebe Foundation helps to bring dignity back to our learners. Read More »
By Jameel Khan: Head of Projects at SAICA ED As we all know, COVID 19 has had a devastating effect on the world economy. Although markets have recovered quite well since 2020, small businesses in South Africa and around the world have arguably been the worst hit. A recent survey from FinFind, in partnership with
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The Khumovest Private Equity Fund I plans to invest R500 million in small to medium-sized businesses – and is calling for proposals. Their key focus is on growth – investing in supporting and developing established small and medium sized companies. Khumovest is proud to announce the launch of the Khumovest Private Equity Fund I, which
MTN Business App of the Year 2018 winners Khula! share their story of humble beginnings to reaching the apex of success.
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Digital transformation will fast-track Africa’s economic growth and prosperity if harnessed appropriately. Today’s headlines concerning new technologies are as attention-grabbing as they are contradictory, with the only clear conclusion being that no one really knows with absolute certainty where these changes will ultimately lead us. The fact remains that the impact of the current digital
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