Sandton – Veteran economist and researcher Duma Gqubule has called for a fundamental rethink of how South Africa measures black ownership and economic transformation, arguing that many of the statistics used in public debate may not accurately reflect the actual Read the full story
PSG Financial Services Limited has retained its Level 4 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) contributor status, according to its latest verification certificate issued by AQRate. The certification, valid until May 2027, reflects the company’s compliance with South Africa’s transformation framework Read the full story
Three decades into South Africa’s democracy, one critical question remains: How far have we truly come in transforming economic ownership? While political freedom has reshaped the nation, the debate around economic inclusion and meaningful participation in the mainstream economy continues Read the full story
The integrity of South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) framework has once again come under the spotlight following the release of the B-BBEE Commission’s latest list of invalid B-BBEE certificates for the period April 2025 to March 2026. The Read the full story
President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) remains a central pillar of South Africa’s economic policy and will not be scrapped. Responding to debate following the State of the Nation Address in Parliament, Ramaphosa firmly rejected Read the full story
South Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. With franchising already contributing approximately 15% to the country’s GDP and employing hundreds of thousands across multiple sectors, the opportunity to grow that figure to 20% represents more than expansion, it signals a Read the full story
As the founder and CEO of the Township Economy Development Community of South Africa (TEDCOZA), Juliet Miyabo (54) is a driving force in supporting entrepreneurs in townships and rural communities. 1.When and why did you start TEDCOZA? I launched TEDCOZA, Read the full story
Samsung’s B-BBEE Scorecard Should Serve to Inspire Other Businesses Samsung South Africa has just celebrated yet another consecutive Level 1 B-BBEE rating and this is the seventh in a row. This reflects Samsung’s commitment to driving change in South Africa’s Read the full story
Coronation Fund Managers’ newly announced “52% black ownership” makes for a clickable headline. And the timing couldn’t be better (or more strategic). This is due to the reports of the company losing clients and possibly being left out on tenders Read the full story
South Africa’s circular economy has received a boost through the Petco Empowerment Fund, an initiative designed to help small to medium-sized black-owned recycling businesses grow their operational capacity and scale their impact in the collection and recycling value chain. Funded Read the full story