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, […]
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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
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Companies are being encouraged to align their corporate bursary spending with South Africa’s most pressing ICT needs through CTU Training Solutions’ Corporate Bursary Partnership programme, which enables levy funding to support critical training in cloud computing, cybersecurity, business management, and project management. By CTU Training Solutions CTU, with 12 campuses nationwide, offers accessible, tech-focused training
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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.
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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.
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Sahara Group has reaffirmed its leadership in powering a sustainable African energy future. Through its “Beyond Energy: Fostering Africa’s Sustainable Future” report, the group is doubling down on strategic investments, ethical leadership, and collaborative partnerships to drive the continent’s energy transition. By The Street Journal Key highlights from the latest strategy include: This approach positions
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City Power and Unisa are launching a transformative stipend programme that will benefit thousands of financially challenged students across South Africa. The collaboration is part of broader efforts to support equitable access to higher education and address the financial barriers that hamper student progress. By Hypertext Under the agreement, eligible students will receive regular stipends,
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After months without a reliable water supply, Othandweni Family Care Centre in Soweto has finally had its water system restored—thanks to a coordinated effort involving public services and corporate support. The Johannesburg Roads Agency and Joburg Water led the technical fix, but it was corporate involvement that helped accelerate action and restore dignity to one
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Isuzu Motors South Africa has renewed its long-running partnership with Nelson Mandela University’s Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre to support maths education across the Eastern Cape. The initiative will expand the reach of cutting-edge digital teaching tools and training to underserved schools and teachers. By Nelson Mandela University Since 2010, Isuzu has backed the centre’s
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Scheduled Maintenance Phases Deliver Lasting Social Benefits in KwaZulu-Natal At Sappi’s Tugela and Stanger mills, routine maintenance shutdowns are more than technical pauses—they are deliberate opportunities to generate meaningful local impact. These planned shutdowns create jobs, drive SME growth, and reinforce Sappi’s commitment to community development. By The Zululand Observer As part of their Enterprise
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