The FirstRand Volunteers programme was launched in 2003 to facilitate and support employee community involvement. The programme provides employees from across the group with the opportunity to make a real difference by matching their time and monetary donations to their chosen registered organisation or school. CSI – Human Face of Business Governed by clear guidelines, […]
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Although employed South Africans continue to show resilience as they face the macro-financial challenges besetting the country, 45% are considerably financially stressed, 7 out of 10 are trying to cope with incomes that have not improved since 2020, and their confidence in the economy is being eroded, according to the 2023 Old Mutual Savings and
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Localisation of NESCAFÉ coffee mixes at Nestlé Babelegi helps support economic development and job creation. Nestlé South Africa announced its investment in localising the production of NESCAFÉ coffee mixes (namely the NESCAFÉ Gold range, which includes Cappuccino Original, Cappuccino Original Reduced Sugar, Cappuccino Salted Caramel Latte, Cappuccino Vanilla Latte, Cappuccino Hazelnut Latte, and Cappuccino White
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Bayer South Africa partners with Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) to launch the RISE for Women’s Health Hackathon Bringing together some of the most talented young minds, influencers, policy makers and experts to develop innovative ways to raise awareness on women’s health and sexual and reproductive education. This is the motive behind RISE, a hackathon organised
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ImpactSA celebrates Mandela Day and we took to the streets to find out what Nelson Mandela’s legacy means to you……
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Speaking at the inaugural Climate Action Youth Seminar at the CSIR, Executive Head for Nedbank Foundation, Poovi Pillay, called on South Africa’s youth to take advantage of the opportunities created by the emerging green economy. Pillay described the green economy as an economic model that combines growth and sustainability. “Environmental stewardship does not mean lower
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Ensuring access to quality education is critical if we are to build an inclusive sustainable future for South Africa. Education can increase employment opportunities, eliminate poverty, contribute to national socio-economic development and reduce existing inequalities. By Takalani Netshitenzhe, Vodacom South Africa External Affairs Director Education supports innovation to address present-day challenges while preparing the next
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Access to social justice in South Africa is significantly impeded by high levels of poverty and low legal literacy. This combined with a myriad of barriers, impedes South Africans’ from fully accessing justice. This was one of the key issues discussed at Hlanganisa’s Toka! (meaning justice in Setswana), convening that sought to explore how justice can
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Green hydrogen has been heralded as the key to meeting South Africa’s decarbonisation targets and finally leading the country away from its dependence on fossil fuels for energy. By Billy Bokako – Senior Manager: CICSA However, the country continues to lag significantly behind international counterparts in making the transition. Green investment Developing and integrating green
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South Africa’s most recent unemployment figures paint a gloomy picture. Our unemployment rate is now a staggering 32,9%, which is among the highest in the world. By Stephen de Blanche, Chief Revenue Officer for TransUnion Africa The problem is that the country’s chronic joblessness is what leads to most other socio-economic issues, including crime, poverty
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