Africa Data Centres, part of Cassava Technologies, has become the first carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre in South Africa to earn a level one B-BBEE certification, the highest ranking under the country’s B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. By Africa Data Centres – IT Web According to Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies South Africa and […]
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In 2025, boards face mounting geopolitical challenges—escalating tariffs, volatile trade, and evolving regulations. Amid this instability, integrating social responsibility into supply chains has become a strategic way to enhance resilience and long-term value. By Purvee Kondal – Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence Boards can guide leadership to strengthen social responsibility in procurement through these five
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Sappi Southern Africa’s sale of the Lomati Sawmill to Normandien Farms is more than a business transaction—it’s an example of how responsible corporate action can protect jobs, sustain local economies, and open new opportunities for enterprise and skills development. The Competition Commission’s unconditional approval clears the way for the handover on 1 September 2025. All
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Since the end of apartheid, South Africa has sought to rebalance power and wealth through one of the most extensive affirmative action programmes in the world. Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) was designed to open opportunities for black South Africans in business ownership, management, and procurement. By The Economist Yet, three decades on, the results
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Njabulo Mahlalela argues that South Africa’s current enterprise and supplier development (ESD) framework holds back meaningful transformation by treating small business support as a compliance chore rather than a core commercial strategy. By Njabulo Mahlalela – Business Live He highlights that corporates often reserve ESD funding until after profits are confirmed, reducing it to an
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies, part of Cassava Technologies, has wrapped up its 2024 Fibre TechCelerate Programme with strong results that point to a more inclusive digital future. The graduation ceremony in East London honoured 20 local SMMEs and 10 female ICT students from Walter Sisulu University — all now certified to participate in the Eastern Cape’s
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Standard Bank and SACCI have launched a landmark Export Readiness Programme for KwaZulu-Natal SMEs—designed to prepare 20 local businesses for entry into global markets. This initiative tackles common hurdles—such as complex trade regulations, limited finance access, and lack of export experience—by offering practical training, certification, and strategic support. By MSN Participating SMEs gain export compliance
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A bold new initiative is reframing fundraising as a strategic tool for economic transformation. The upcoming event, Strategic Fundraising as a Catalyst for ESD, will bring together donors, ESD leaders, funders, and development experts to unlock new pathways for funding black industrialists at scale. By BizCommunity Event details:📍 The Capital on the Park, Johannesburg📅 Tuesday,
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Six high-performing small businesses in South Africa’s automotive aftermarket have been awarded R1 million in funding and support through the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA) Enterprise Development Programme—an initiative driven in partnership with OUTsurance and powered by MerSETA and the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI). By Auto Forum The programme backs black-owned workshops with growth
Black Economic Empowerment Implementation Comes at Massive Fiscal Cost Recent research by the Free Market Foundation (FMF) and the Solidarity Research Institute (SRI) reveals that South Africa loses approximately R1.15 trillion in annual tax revenue due to current Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies, largely through exempted income, preferential procurement, and associated inefficiencies. By Daily Investor
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