BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Business Initiative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250708T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T002548 CREATED:20250701T061419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T063108Z UID:24558-1751967000-1751976000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Launch of the RE100-NBI South African Policy Recommendations on Renewable Electricity DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Climate Group’s RE100 campaign are pleased to invite you to attend an in-person launch of the South African Policy Recommendations for Renewable Electricity (SAPRs). \nWhy Should You Attend?\nThe advancement of South Africa’s power sector is a critical national priority. In particular\, the rapid ramp up of renewable energy is paramount for energy security\, economic competitiveness and achieving the country’s climate goals. \nThe South African Policy Recommendations for Renewable Electricity (SAPRs)\, developed in collaboration with business and with inputs from cities\, provinces\, industry bodies and policymakers\, aims to align energy policy with climate ambition\, ensure electricity security and enable cost-effective procurement and generation of renewable electricity. \nThis work forms part of the expanded Renewable Ambition in South African Electricity (RAiSE) project\, and is focused on developing localised policy recommendations to fast-track the deployment of renewable electricity in South Africa. \nJoin us as we discuss how to unlock enhanced investment and access to renewable electricity in South Africa and explore how business can play a leading role in our renewable energy future. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nOpening Address – South Africa’s electricity landscape and opportunities for public private collaboration\nOfficial Launch of the SAPRs – A presentation on how the key barriers to renewable electricity procurement and generation can be overcome in South Africa\nPanel Discussion – Insights from financiers\, cities and leading businesses on advancing renewable electricity implementation and collaboration\nPolicy Engagement Plan – An outline of the next steps for engaging decision-makers to support an enabling environment for business-led clean energy investment\nNetworking Lunch – An opportunity to continue discussions and foster strategic partnerships\n\nA detailed agenda will be shared in the coming weeks. We look forward to your participation in this important conversation in advancing South Africa’s power sector. \nFor more information contact: Bhavna Deonarain (bhavnad@nbi.org.za) and Ayabulela\nManjezi (ayabulelam@nbi.org.za) \nRead More \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to join a high-level engagement focused on strengthening the private sector’s collective contribution to addressing Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n About the WE DARE Network \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The WE DARE Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder partnership bringing together researchers\, companies\, NGOs\, policymakers\, and practitioners united in the mission to eradicate GBV. Through collaboration\, digital innovation\, and knowledge sharing\, the Network advances whole of society solutions and supports meaningful partnerships that drive impact. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Engagement Matters \n \n\n\n\n\n \n In December 2025\, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared GBVF a national disaster – underscoring the urgency of stronger\, coordinated action. While the private sector has often been perceived as silent\, our research and engagements reveal a different truth: many companies are taking action internally and within the communities they serve. However\, these efforts remain fragmented and largely invisible. \nThe WeDare GBV Repository was launched in September 2025 to contribute to a change in this position. It offers a central platform that captures corporate initiatives\, enables peer learning\, and strengthens accountability. Ultimately it supports Pillars 1 and 6 of the National Strategic Plan on GBV through coordinated knowledge management\, thought leadership and collective action. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n About the Event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This in-person session will: \n\nHighlight the strategic value of the WeDare Repository for companies committed to tackling GBV.\nFeature a panel of experts presenting evidence-based insights on the scale of GBVF in South Africa and showcasing innovative private-sector responses.\nFacilitate meaningful dialogue on the power of shared learning\, data\, and partnerships in driving collective action.\nReceive a hands-on experience of the We Dare GBVF Repository.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Growing the WeDare Community: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n A key objective of the session is to broaden corporate participation in the WeDare Community of Practice. Participating organisations will have the opportunity to signal their interest in contributing to the Repository. Companies opting in will receive one-on-one onboarding covering platform access\, UX\, and content guidelines. \nAs more companies come on board\, the WeDare Network will evolve into a robust membership ecosystem of role-players – strengthening collaboration between business\, policymakers\, civil society\, and academia\, and amplifying our collective influence in addressing GBVF. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Details: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This event is by invitation only.Date: Monday\, 04 May 2026Time: 09:00 for 09:30 to 12:30 (SAST) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n AGENDA URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-the-re100-nbi-south-african-policy-recommendations-on-renewable-electricity/ LOCATION:The Venue\, Green Park\, 20th Floor\, Corner West Road South and Lower Road\, Morningside\, Johannesburg\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Reports-Insights-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:bhavnad@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR