Today we begin the National Entrepreneurship Strategy consultation. The strategy addresses South Africa’s low levels of entrepreneurship, where many pursue it as a last resort rather than a career choice. We also face fewer early-stage entrepreneurs and high business exit rates.

The African Development Bank Group will convene a joint high-level session on the Africa Visa Openness Index on the margins of the next #AUSummit. The newly released 10th #Africa Visa Openness Index shows that only 28.2% of Africans can travel within the continent without a visa. 🗓️Date: Friday 13

67CEOS Foundation has expressed its support for the government’s reform agenda as articulated in the State of the Nation Address 2026 67ceos.org/67ceos-foundat…

2026 SONA Commitments ⬇️ Addressing planning and inadequate maintenance of water systems to get water to people's taps: ✅ National Water Crisis Committee established ✅ Criminal charges laid against 56 municipalities ✅ R54 billion incentive for metros to fix infrastructure

[ARTICLE] Climate change has evolved from a distant risk into a central determinant of corporate viability. The annual Global Risks Report from the World Economic Forum places environmental threats among the most acute and accelerating risks for the global economy. For South

This is for CEOs, CTOs, CIOs and their software engineers or agencies. Video credit: YT/BiancaDoesResearch

Press Release: The African Union’s Heads of State Committee on AfCFTA implementation has been inaugurated. Read more on how this strengthens political leadership to accelerate the Agreement from negotiations to full implementation across Africa. #AfCFTA

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WITH PROVISION OF TECHNICAL EXPERTISE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ONE NATIONAL PLAN FOR THE MSMES ECOSYSTEM. To access full documents, follow this link 🔗

ICYMI | Cyril Ramaphosa virtually chaired the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC). The President addressed the newly appointed Commissioners, reflected on priority issues for the new term, and provided strategic guidance on the Commission’s work for

Applications are now open for the AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship Following two successful cohorts that delivered measurable impact across AU systems by strengthening digital infrastructure, improving efficiency, and embedding innovation across departments, the Fellowship now

Moses Madondo, CEO of Thungela Resources talks Responsible [Coal] Mining.

PGMs industry players reflect after a highly insightful sessions at the PGMs Industry Day in Johannesburg. Roger Baxter, Executive Chairman, Southern Palladium Limited Comfort Mathenjwa, Executive: Sales & Mining Services, Enaex Africa Dominik Sperzel, Head of Trading (SVP),

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The Climate Action Initiative Summit 2026 convenes as a high-impact virtual gathering of policymakers, corporate leaders, innovators and development partners, united by a single imperative: to accelerate the transition to net-zero through practical collaboration. Taking place on

Meet the Climate Innovation Showcase adjudicators: Ronell Govender, Global Sustainability Business Partner, Naspers-Prosus Group Ben April, Associate Director, Climate, Financial Risk and Regulatory Advisor, KPMG The Climate Action Initiative South Africa invites entrepreneurs

The race to net-zero has begun. The question is not whether you will participate, but how visibly and how effectively you will lead. At the Climate Action Initiative Summit 2026, representing the Deputy President, the Welcome Address will be delivered by Bernice Swarts, Deputy

In an environment where climate performance increasingly influences capital allocation, procurement decisions and market access, participation at the Climate Action Initiative Summit 2026 is not optional. It is strategic. A high-level session on National Climate Ambition and

Topic: Energy Transition for a Just and Inclusive Economy Speakers: Shalendra Subramoney, Senior Climate Specialist, Minerals Council Dr Vikesh Rajpaul, General Manager, Just Energy Transition (JET), Eskom This session will unpack the realities of South Africa’s energy

The Climate Action Initiative South Africa invites entrepreneurs and start-ups with high-impact climate solutions to apply for the Climate Innovation Showcase on 21 April 2026. Read more and apply: climateaction.co.za/innovation/ #climate #innovation #climatetech #startup