South Africa’s proposed “3-for-3” scheme, which would allow unlisted companies to pay three percent of their gross revenue in exchange for automatic Level-3 BEE status, may seem straightforward. But it’s a shortcut that risks undoing years of hard work toward genuine enterprise and supplier development (ESD). By Business Tech Paying a fixed share of gross […]
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South African corporates channel about R20 billion a year into Enterprise and Supplier Development, yet nearly 40% of ESD targets are not being met. Unconventional CA’s co-founder, Jameel Khan, says too many programmes are treated as a tick-box to boost B-BBEE scores rather than a lever for real SMME growth, with unemployment still at 33%
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South Africa’s informal economy is far larger and more dynamic than it’s often given credit for, described as a trillion-rand micro-economy reshaping views on unemployment and opportunity. Street vendors, spaza shops and township entrepreneurs are central to this story. By Marius Fenwick – Moneyweb The article challenges headline unemployment statistics by highlighting activity that falls
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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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Asset manager Ninety One has received conditional approval for its planned investment in Sanlam’s South African operations. The deal, subject to regulatory requirements, is positioned to strengthen capital flows into local markets while supporting broader economic development. By EcoFin Agency A key aspect of the agreement is the potential to drive enterprise and supplier development
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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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Apple’s rise in China offers stark lessons about enterprise and supplier development. By investing billions into infrastructure, logistics and supplier ecosystems, the company did not just outsource production — it embedded itself deeply into China’s industrial framework. Apple supported entire supply chains, from railways and power systems to tooling and training, ensuring that its suppliers
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South Africa’s food value chains need more high-performing, investment-ready SMEs. The AMIE Academy Fund aims to back them with targeted finance, hands-on mentorship and access to markets across the meat, poultry and wider import–export ecosystem. It’s positioned as a practical route for companies to meet ESD and B-BBEE goals while supporting real enterprise growth and
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Pick n Pay’s enterprise and supplier development push is opening doors for emerging brands, giving small producers shelf space, mentorship and a route into national retail. The promise is scale, credibility and a clearer pathway from kitchen-table startup to stable business. By Jamie Bennjamin – Daily Maverick The gains come with real pressures. New entrants
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Sappi is marking Arbor Month by highlighting work that runs year-round to protect and restore indigenous forests on its land. About 7% of Sappi’s holdings comprise biodiverse forest patches that support wildlife and rare plants. In 2024 the company partnered with The Biodiversity Company to assess these areas—including 28 patches within 156 Important Conservation Areas—and
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