South Africa Pushed by Presidential Body to Boost Climate Target
South Africa, the world’s 12th-biggest producer of greenhouse gases, should improve on its target to cut its projected greenhouse gas […]
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Cape Town energises students for the green economy
The South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC), based at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s Bellville campus, is the first […]
Climate Finance Accelerator launched in South Africa, call for proposals opened
The British High Commission, together with voluntary coalition of South African and multinational companies the National Business Initiative (NBI) and […]
Partnerships are key to growth
There is no denying that the world is very different now than it was two years ago. The impacts of […]
New research shows South Africa well-placed to export ‘green iron’ to EU
Initial research conducted for the Deep Decarbonisation Pathways (DDP) project in collaboration with the National Business Initiative (NBI) indicates that there is an emerging […]
Climate commission maps South Africa’s road to zero emissions
In recent weeks the commission has been meeting with interest groups to finalise the country’s climate change mitigation commitments, while […]
SAReit, Property Point partner to support SMMEs
The SA Reit Association (SAReit) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Property Point with the aim of further supporting […]
Joanne Yawitch: Climate change and sustainability: Demystifying the Just Transition
Beyond its environmental components, addressing climate change is about economic competitiveness and opportunity. Africa Business Communities, 5 May 2021.
UK PACT South Africa announces project portfolio of over £3M
UK PACT South Africa announces project portfolio of over £3 million to support SA Government climate change priorities. British High […]
WATCH: EU highlights obstacles to a bright green economic recovery
NBI’S CEO, JOANNE YAWITCH participated in a live panel discussion hosted by Michael Avery, along with the EU Ambassador to […]
Green recovery a powerful opportunity for Africa
Continent is responsible for just 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions but disproportionately exposed to risks of climate change. Lucas […]
A concerted effort is being made through a variety of programmes to create new job opportunities and career pathways for millions of unemployed youth
In South Africa, there are 8.5 million unemployed young people literally sitting around with nothing to do. Silke Colquhoun, African Decisions.
NBI CEO Joanne Yawitch was interviewed today on CapeTalk by John Maytham to discuss the ‘Just Transition Finance Roadmaps in South Africa and India’ Project.
This new multi-partner initiative aims to define the role that finance plays in supporting South Africa and India’s transition to […]
Project launched to define role of finance in South Africa and India’s ‘just transitions’
A new multi-partner initiative has been launched with the aim of defining the role that finance can and should play […]
Ruth Troskie, NBI’s Head: TAMDEV was interviewed today by Phemelo Motene on SAFM
NBI’s Head of TAMDEV, Ruth Troskie was interviewed on SAFM’s Life Happens with Phemelo Motene, discussing NBI’s Technical Assistance, Mentorship […]
Markers of Change Inspire Black Women to Rise to Leadership Posts
I was privileged to participate in a CEO thought leadership dialogue arranged by the National Business Initiative on how inclusive […]
How the Private Sector is Dealing with Corruption
The private sector needs to move beyond compliance and understand its responsibility to society through operating ethically. Joanne Yawitch, Business […]
More regulation in corporate reporting could boost transparency
What should corporations publicly report on their approach to, and performance on, nonfinancial issues such as opposing corruption, as well […]
Water Stewardship is in our Hands
Through collaboration and fine-tuning existing structures in the water sector, South African can make a recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic […]
Business must band together to support infrastructure development and better service delivery
Municipalities are the most basic units of government. Tasked with providing basic services and fostering development in the regions they […]