Transformation Archives - Page 4 of 13

NESCAFÉ creating jobs in Mandela Month

Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

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 […]

NESCAFÉ creating jobs in Mandela Month Read More »

Rise for women and hack for a purpose

Community & Impact, Programmes / Chris Buchanan

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

Rise for women and hack for a purpose Read More »

WATCH – SA celebrates Mandela Day

Community & Impact, In the News / Chris Buchanan

ImpactSA celebrates Mandela Day and we took to the streets to find out what Nelson Mandela’s legacy means to you……

WATCH – SA celebrates Mandela Day Read More »

Transforming South Africa’s education system for a better future for all

Community & Impact, Programmes / Chris Buchanan

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

Transforming South Africa’s education system for a better future for all Read More »

The law doesn’t always equate to justice

Community & Impact, Programmes / Chris Buchanan

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

The law doesn’t always equate to justice Read More »

SMMEs can alleviate SA’s jobs crisis – with help

Small Business Development & ESD, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

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

SMMEs can alleviate SA’s jobs crisis – with help Read More »

Bayer in South Africa celebrates gender equal rights in the workplace

Community & Impact, Professionals / Chris Buchanan

June is Global Pride Month – a time to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and more (LGBTQ+) community worldwide. Inclusion and equality are important every day – but participating in Pride Month is especially meaningful. It is a chance to support and represent LGBTQ+ people, to amplify their voices, and to acknowledge and

Bayer in South Africa celebrates gender equal rights in the workplace Read More »

7 tips for NPOs to maintain good relationships with donors

Community & Impact, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

Maintaining good relationships with donors is crucial for nonprofit organisations’ (NPOs) success. Donors provide most of the financial resources necessary for the organisation to carry out its mission and programmes, and by nurturing these associations, NPOs are better positioned to secure larger or recurring donations. South Africa had 266 531 registered NPOs at end-September 2022, according to

7 tips for NPOs to maintain good relationships with donors Read More »

The importance of ‘Township Economies’

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

‘Township economy’ refers to enterprises and markets based in the townships. These are enterprises operated by township entrepreneurs to meet primarily the needs of township communities and therefore can be understood a ‘township enterprises’ as distinguished from those operated by entrepreneurs outside the townships. How big is the township economy? An estimated 17% of South Africa’s

The importance of ‘Township Economies’ Read More »

Considering livelihood opportunities in the Green Economy

CSI Initiatives, Environment / Chris Buchanan

The global climate, is undeniably becoming more volatile, posing increasing threats to lives and livelihoods across the globe. Humanity’s culpability in the causes of this volatility is now generally accepted: by emitting carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide (amongst many other pollutants) at an exponentially industrial scale over the past two centuries, the planet’s overall temperature

Considering livelihood opportunities in the Green Economy Read More »

Transformation

Subscribe To Our Monthly Newsletter