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Standard Bank has committed $10 million to the African Women Impact Fund (AWIF) to back women fund managers across the continent. The announcement was made at the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group’s Women to Africa event, held with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. By Siphelele Dludla – IOL Luvuyo Masinda,

Mining sustainability is shifting from a narrow carbon focus to a whole-system agenda covering economics, environment, social outcomes and governance. Pressures include export controls, resource nationalism, supply-chain fragmentation and geopolitical risk—alongside rising demands for real transformation. By John Zadeh – Discovery Alert What “good” now looks like Policy is catching up Critical minerals are centre

Impact credits are emerging as a powerful tool for tackling poverty by converting verified social outcomes into tradeable, investable assets. By Greg W. Spencer – Business Fights Poverty Through the Common Good Marketplace, these outcomes are packaged as Verified Impact Assets (VIAs), each linked to measurable results such as improved education, healthcare access, or livelihoods.

Economic Freedom Fighters Youth Leader and MP Sihle Lonzi called for a bold reform of South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy. He proposed that the cancellation of student debt be added as a measurable element on the BEE scorecard, shifting it from a compliance-driven exercise to a genuine driver of human capital development.

Tokyo’s Private Sector Is Emerging as a Major Partner in Africa’s Economic Transformation Once hesitant and confined to donor status, Japanese corporations are now seizing opportunities across Africa—led by private capital and strategic investment. By Ben Payton – African Business According to African Business, Japan today accounts for only about 0.5% of Africa’s foreign direct

MTN Redefines Its Role to Drive Sustainable Growth Across Africa MTN is no longer just a telecoms giant—it’s fast becoming a cornerstone of Africa’s inclusive, digital future. In a bold shift from traditional operations, the group is positioning itself as a key enabler of socio-economic upliftment through connectivity, empowerment, and innovation. By Extensia Recognising the

Fuel for Innovation: How UK R&D Tax Credits Are Driving the Future of Manufacturing In the UK’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, R&D tax credits are becoming a game-changer for manufacturers aiming to stay ahead in the digital age. By Ramin Yasseri – Leyton As factories embrace smart technologies—from automation and AI to advanced data analytics—these

As South Africa marks World Youth Skills Day, it’s a powerful reminder that skills development isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s the foundation for real, inclusive growth. With youth unemployment stuck above 40%, the country faces a critical choice: invest in skills that match the jobs of today and tomorrow — or risk leaving another generation

As global markets demand more than just profit, purpose-driven leadership is fast becoming a strategic advantage — and it’s a key focus at this year’s MIP Africa conference, taking place from 2–4 September in Cape Town. In an era where consumers, investors, and employees expect brands to deliver real impact alongside financial returns, executives and