Introducing the National Business Initiative (NBI)
We are an independent business movement of nearly 100 South African and multi-national member companies committed to the vision of a thriving country and society. The NBI was launched in 1995 by the then President, Nelson Mandela as a voluntary coalition of South African and multinational businesses.
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About the NBI
At the National Business Initiative (NBI), we believe in making change happen.
We are an independent, business movement of nearly 100 South African and multi-national companies committed to the vision of a thriving society.
The NBI works with our members to build their capacity for change and to create investment opportunity for them.
Together with Business, Government and Civil Society, we strive to ensure that South Africa’s economy is inclusive, resilient, sustainably driven and built on trust.
Video About the NBI
The National Business Initiative (NBI) is a voluntary coalition of companies, working for the past 29 years towards a resilient and inclusive economy, building trust to enable implementation and enhancing the capacity of our stakeholders to participate in economic and social transformation.
NBI In the News
JET Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP)
We are thrilled to announce the launch of JET Skilling for Employment Programme’s (JET SEP) publication – “Powering Futures – The Green Skilling Opportunity.” This local, industry-endorsed and demand-led report outlines […]
Role of gas in SA’s future energy mix under intense scrutiny
Given South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis, there remains much debate around whether gas should be included in the future energy mix and, if so, how much. Engineering News, 5 April 2024.
South African projects seize opportunity to tackle climate crisis and create jobs
The businesses were chosen from 173 applications following a rigorous selection process. The chosen projects come from the energy, transportation, agriculture, forestry and other land uses, circular economy and water […]
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5th Floor, 61 Katherine Street, Dennehof, Sandton, 2196
Quick Contact
Phone: +27 (11) 544 6000
E-mail: info@nbi.org.za
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