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Twenty businesses supported through East London retail park

Community New, ESD initiatives, In the News, Small Business / Candice Nolan

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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Sun Culture powers Africa’s agricultural revolution

Community New, Programmes, Small Business, SME showcase / Candice Nolan

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

Community New, Programmes / Candice Nolan

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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Corporate Crypto Treasuries and social responsibility

Community New, Professionals, Programmes / Candice Nolan

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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JET conference unites finance, policy and communities for a just energy future

Community New, Environment, In the News, Thought Leadership, Thought Leadership / Candice Nolan

The 2025 Just Energy Transition (JET) Conference, held at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, brought together leaders from government, business, civil society, academia and the energy sector to accelerate South Africa’s low-carbon transition while keeping equity and people at the centre. Keynotes from development economist Kalnisha Singh and Masopha Moshoeshoe, Chief Advisor: Energy and

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Sleep Group celebrates heritage and growth

Community New, Programmes / Candice Nolan

Sleep Group, southern Africa’s largest integrated bedding manufacturer, is celebrating Heritage Month by reflecting on its journey from humble family origins to a corporate leader in the sector. Founded in 1939 as Metz Furniture, the company began with horse-and-cart deliveries before rebranding as Metz Bedding in 1981. Entrepreneurial drive and a commitment to quality enabled

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Landing global internships — a boost for education trust scholars

Community New, Education, Programmes / Candice Nolan

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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Communications Officer – MAMAS Alliance

Community New, Professionals / Candice Nolan

Johannesburg | 1-year contract (with possibility of extension) MAMAS Alliance, part of Kinderfonds MAMAS, is seeking a Communications Officer to strengthen its visibility and impact across South Africa and beyond. Working closely with colleagues in Johannesburg and the Netherlands, you will shape the organisation’s digital presence, media engagement, fundraising communications, and internal messaging. This role

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Measuring change in 2025

Community New, Programmes / Candice Nolan

The Star Foundation, LottoStar’s CSR arm, reports expanded impact across South Africa in 2025, driven by partnerships that target education, mobility, hunger relief and homelessness. Its “Back to School with Qhubeka” campaign donated 50 bicycles to learners in North West, improving attendance and creating local jobs in assembly and maintenance. By Lotto Star Inclusive mobility

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Interpath and Anthesis announce alliance to link ESG with financial performance

Community New, CSI Initiatives, Environment, Programmes / Candice Nolan

Interpath and Anthesis have formed a strategic alliance to help finance leaders connect environmental, social and governance goals with measurable business improvement. Announced on 3 September 2025, the partnership targets CFOs and CSOs seeking end-to-end support that ties sustainable performance to financial results. By Anthesis Anthesis brings a team of more than 1,400 specialists across

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