In a country as diverse as South Africa, the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act is an essential tool for promoting economic inclusion and transformation. For many young people, especially those in their early 20s, the world of business and Read the full story
The Top Empowerment Conference held in Johannesburg this last week saw Yuneal Padayachy, Chief Support Officer at the BEE Chamber, deliver a compelling message on the imperative need for organisations to adopt a Transformative approach to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Read the full story
Unemployment among the youth is one of the biggest challenges we all face today. According to Statistics South Africa, the youth unemployment rate was a staggering 46.3% in the first quarter of 2024. While the government is doing its best Read the full story
I’ve always believed in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change. Recently, a significant step was taken to address the slow pace of economic transformation in South Africa’s ports sector. On a sunny afternoon, the Chief Executive Officer of Read the full story
If there is one thing that tugs at my heartstrings, it is reading about people losing their jobs. In a country where the unemployment rate hovers around 32.6%, the recent retrenchments in the platinum sector are particularly alarming.Mineral and Petroleum Read the full story
I am one of the few people who believe in fair trade. Hence, I was fascinated by the statement issued by the Department of Trade and Industry, announcing that South Africa has requested the establishment of two panels at a Read the full story
The Ports Regulator of South Africa’s (PRSA) Chief Executive Officer, Ms Mukondeleli Johanna Mulaudzi, and the Commissioner of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission, Mr Tshediso Matona, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting economic transformation Read the full story
Transformation is a top priority for South Africa, and I believe it should be at the forefront of our national agenda. When we look at the numbers, the disparities become stark. As of now, black women occupy less than 4% Read the full story
Starting and growing a business is no easy feat, especially in South Africa where small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a myriad of challenges. As someone who has been closely involved with startups and small businesses, I have seen firsthand Read the full story
Enterprise development has emerged as a crucial strategy for tackling our country’s high unemployment rates. With the official unemployment rate sitting at 32.7% in the first quarter of 2024, according to Statistics South Africa, it’s clear that innovative solutions are Read the full story