7th Annual Water Stewardship Conference highlights the journey to economic recovery and a green economy post-Covid
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives and livelihoods of millions in South Africa and around the world. The economic […]
NBI in the News
Contact: Nabeelah Khan – Content and Design Coordinator: NabeelahK@nbi.org.za
Business leaders must declare ‘zero tolerance’ for GBV
Gender-based violence (GBV) should be viewed as a human rights issue by South African companies, who have a vital role […]
Uwasp to launch data monitoring tool for uMhlathuze catchment
As the uMhlathuze Water Stewardship Partnership (Uwasp), focused on the Mhlathuze river catchment on the north-east coast of KwaZulu-Natal, about 180 km […]
Active ownership must underpin SA’s transition to net zero
Pension funds will mainly drive change as they seek to fulfil the green mandates of individual savers. Tebogo Naledi, BusinessLIVE, […]
Climate finance for a transition away from coal: a chance to change history in South Africa
In the opening days of the COP26 international climate conference, a financing partnership was announced between South Africa and a consortium consisting of France, […]
NBI study sees role for gas in South Africa’s transition to low-carbon economy
A new National Business Initiative (NBI) study offers support for gas as a transition fuel in South Africa’s shift from coal in the production of electricity and […]
South Africa must make solid cases at COP26, BLSA says
South Africa will be going into COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland, next week with a substantial agenda and both business and government representatives will be […]
Reporting on decarbonising key economic sectors in South Africa
A new report on the decarbonisation pathways for South Africa’s mining as well as petrochemicals and chemicals sector show that […]
Business charts roadmap to South Africa’s energy Just Transition
South African business is throwing its weight behind the transitioning power generation from fossil fuel reliance to net-zero emissions requiring […]
South Africa has Potential to Unlock Decarbonised Chemicals Sector, New Study Shows
If South Africa can unlock disruptive technology, in particular green hydrogen, it could decarbonise its petrochemicals and chemicals sectors and become a leading global producer […]
Panel urges responsible coal phase-out
The business community of South Africa, including coal miners, coal processors and unions, shares the sentiment that the just energy […]
A key economic enabler for SA: Wastewater and Public Private Participation (PPP)
A change in the mindsets of professionals and businesses with regards to water and wastewater treatment processes is emerging. Zaid Railoun, […]
Climate Finance Accelerator South Africa: Announcement of First Group of Projects
The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) South Africa has announced 13 innovative low-carbon projects it will support to support financing from […]
Closing the gap of gender inequality in the SA labour market
A recent study by the National Business Initiative highlighted the persisting levels of gender inequality, not only in South Africa […]
Gender equality: Implementation of SDG 5 not a simple matter
The words ‘the first woman to…’ are still often included in news headlines or photograph captions – indicative of an […]
PepsiCo Announces $1 Million Safe Water Investment In Sub-Saharan Africa
The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading food and beverage company, PepsiCo, has launched a new $1 million program […]
How SA can lure investors with climate change goals for COP26
The country can best compete for investment by having clear ambitions and a strong plan for meeting them. Joanne Yawitch […]
South Africa needs to commit to transitioning to net-zero by 2050 – report
As a country with one of the most emissions-intensive power sectors in the world, and as a nation that is particularly vulnerable […]
New approach to plumbing apprenticeships aims to increase employment
Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, together with employers, educators and the Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA), have created two formal […]
Plumbing sector reinvents itself with apprenticeships
The plumbing sector is being transformed by collaboration between Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, employers, educators and the Institute of Plumbing […]