BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T110000 DTSTAMP:20260722T125325Z CREATED:20260722T125011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T125325Z UID:27812-1785402000-1785409200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Operation Vulindlela II: Unlocking Business Participation in South Africa’s Reform Agenda DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is moving into implementation. For businesses operating in or investing in Mpumalanga\, this creates opportunities to strengthen industrial competitiveness\, unlock investment\, diversify the economy and support sustainable job creation. \nHow can businesses prepare for this transition\, respond to emerging risks and help turn local priorities into investable projects? \n\n\n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA) project\, invites you to the JUST SA Business Symposium. \nSupported by the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA)\, the symposium will bring together business leaders\, government representatives and development partners for a practical discussion on private-sector transition planning\, investment and implementation. \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 \nDate: Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\nTime: 09:00 to 16:00\nVenue  | Sandton\, Johannesburg | Venue to be confirmed\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n By participating\, you will have an opportunity to: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nUnderstand what the Just Transition means for businesses operating in Mpumalanga\nIdentify emerging transition risks\, investment opportunities and areas for economic diversification\nLearn from companies already incorporating transition planning into their operations\nGain insight into government and municipal development priorities\nExplore investable projects and opportunities emerging in Nkangala District Municipality\nConnect with business leaders\, government representatives and potential project partners\nHelp shape a coordinated private-sector contribution to the Just Transition\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Morning Session: Business Leadership and Transition Planning \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The morning session will explore how companies can prepare for and actively contribute to the Just Transition. \nParticipants will gain insight into emerging transition risks and opportunities\, learn from private sector leaders already integrating transition planning into their operations\, and engage with the newly established private sector transition working group. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Afternoon Session: Building an investable just transition pipeline in Nkangala District Municipality \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The afternoon session will showcase practical implementation activities underway in Mpumalanga\, including outcomes from the NBI TAMDEV municipal capacity building programme in the Nkangala District. Participants will explore how local opportunities are being identified\, prioritised and developed into implementable projects that support economic diversification and social inclusion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The symposium is designed to not only share knowledge but also create a platform for collaboration and action that supports a business led contribution to the just transition within Mpumalanga.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-operation-vulindlela-ii-unlocking-business-participation-in-south-africas-reform-agenda/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Unlocking-Business-Participation-in-South-Africas-Reform-Agenda.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T110000 DTSTAMP:20260904T125222Z CREATED:20260902T070522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T125222Z UID:28363-1789117200-1789124400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation: Urgent opportunity for official input - Mandatory Sustainability Reporting coming soon\, are you ready? DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is moving into implementation. For businesses operating in or investing in Mpumalanga\, this creates opportunities to strengthen industrial competitiveness\, unlock investment\, diversify the economy and support sustainable job creation. \nHow can businesses prepare for this transition\, respond to emerging risks and help turn local priorities into investable projects? \n\n\n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA) project\, invites you to the JUST SA Business Symposium. \nSupported by the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA)\, the symposium will bring together business leaders\, government representatives and development partners for a practical discussion on private-sector transition planning\, investment and implementation. \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 \nDate: Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\nTime: 09:00 to 16:00\nVenue  | Sandton\, Johannesburg | Venue to be confirmed\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n By participating\, you will have an opportunity to: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nUnderstand what the Just Transition means for businesses operating in Mpumalanga\nIdentify emerging transition risks\, investment opportunities and areas for economic diversification\nLearn from companies already incorporating transition planning into their operations\nGain insight into government and municipal development priorities\nExplore investable projects and opportunities emerging in Nkangala District Municipality\nConnect with business leaders\, government representatives and potential project partners\nHelp shape a coordinated private-sector contribution to the Just Transition\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Morning Session: Business Leadership and Transition Planning \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The morning session will explore how companies can prepare for and actively contribute to the Just Transition. \nParticipants will gain insight into emerging transition risks and opportunities\, learn from private sector leaders already integrating transition planning into their operations\, and engage with the newly established private sector transition working group. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Afternoon Session: Building an investable just transition pipeline in Nkangala District Municipality \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The afternoon session will showcase practical implementation activities underway in Mpumalanga\, including outcomes from the NBI TAMDEV municipal capacity building programme in the Nkangala District. Participants will explore how local opportunities are being identified\, prioritised and developed into implementable projects that support economic diversification and social inclusion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The symposium is designed to not only share knowledge but also create a platform for collaboration and action that supports a business led contribution to the just transition within Mpumalanga.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/urgent-opportunity-for-official-input-mandatory-sustainability-reporting-coming-soon-are-you-ready/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0e6f13c7-70a0-4713-8055-964e3a4ca901.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T124500 DTSTAMP:20260813T132240Z CREATED:20260813T122717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T132240Z UID:28234-1789124400-1789130700@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nature-Based Solutions for Addressing Business Risks DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is moving into implementation. For businesses operating in or investing in Mpumalanga\, this creates opportunities to strengthen industrial competitiveness\, unlock investment\, diversify the economy and support sustainable job creation. \nHow can businesses prepare for this transition\, respond to emerging risks and help turn local priorities into investable projects? \n\n\n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA) project\, invites you to the JUST SA Business Symposium. \nSupported by the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA)\, the symposium will bring together business leaders\, government representatives and development partners for a practical discussion on private-sector transition planning\, investment and implementation. \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 \nDate: Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\nTime: 09:00 to 16:00\nVenue  | Sandton\, Johannesburg | Venue to be confirmed\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n By participating\, you will have an opportunity to: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nUnderstand what the Just Transition means for businesses operating in Mpumalanga\nIdentify emerging transition risks\, investment opportunities and areas for economic diversification\nLearn from companies already incorporating transition planning into their operations\nGain insight into government and municipal development priorities\nExplore investable projects and opportunities emerging in Nkangala District Municipality\nConnect with business leaders\, government representatives and potential project partners\nHelp shape a coordinated private-sector contribution to the Just Transition\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Morning Session: Business Leadership and Transition Planning \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The morning session will explore how companies can prepare for and actively contribute to the Just Transition. \nParticipants will gain insight into emerging transition risks and opportunities\, learn from private sector leaders already integrating transition planning into their operations\, and engage with the newly established private sector transition working group. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Afternoon Session: Building an investable just transition pipeline in Nkangala District Municipality \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The afternoon session will showcase practical implementation activities underway in Mpumalanga\, including outcomes from the NBI TAMDEV municipal capacity building programme in the Nkangala District. Participants will explore how local opportunities are being identified\, prioritised and developed into implementable projects that support economic diversification and social inclusion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The symposium is designed to not only share knowledge but also create a platform for collaboration and action that supports a business led contribution to the just transition within Mpumalanga.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-based-solutions-for-addressing-business-risks/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nature-Based-Solutions-for-Addressing-Business-Risks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260922T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260915T130348Z CREATED:20260825T132643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T130348Z UID:28291-1790065800-1790082000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Climate Talk: South Africa’s Industrial Development Strategy 2026 Opportunities for German and South African Businesses to Advance Industrial Decarbonisation DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is moving into implementation. For businesses operating in or investing in Mpumalanga\, this creates opportunities to strengthen industrial competitiveness\, unlock investment\, diversify the economy and support sustainable job creation. \nHow can businesses prepare for this transition\, respond to emerging risks and help turn local priorities into investable projects? \n\n\n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA) project\, invites you to the JUST SA Business Symposium. \nSupported by the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA)\, the symposium will bring together business leaders\, government representatives and development partners for a practical discussion on private-sector transition planning\, investment and implementation. \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 \nDate: Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\nTime: 09:00 to 16:00\nVenue  | Sandton\, Johannesburg | Venue to be confirmed\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n By participating\, you will have an opportunity to: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nUnderstand what the Just Transition means for businesses operating in Mpumalanga\nIdentify emerging transition risks\, investment opportunities and areas for economic diversification\nLearn from companies already incorporating transition planning into their operations\nGain insight into government and municipal development priorities\nExplore investable projects and opportunities emerging in Nkangala District Municipality\nConnect with business leaders\, government representatives and potential project partners\nHelp shape a coordinated private-sector contribution to the Just Transition\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Morning Session: Business Leadership and Transition Planning \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The morning session will explore how companies can prepare for and actively contribute to the Just Transition. \nParticipants will gain insight into emerging transition risks and opportunities\, learn from private sector leaders already integrating transition planning into their operations\, and engage with the newly established private sector transition working group. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Afternoon Session: Building an investable just transition pipeline in Nkangala District Municipality \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The afternoon session will showcase practical implementation activities underway in Mpumalanga\, including outcomes from the NBI TAMDEV municipal capacity building programme in the Nkangala District. Participants will explore how local opportunities are being identified\, prioritised and developed into implementable projects that support economic diversification and social inclusion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The symposium is designed to not only share knowledge but also create a platform for collaboration and action that supports a business led contribution to the just transition within Mpumalanga.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/south-africas-industrial-development-strategy-2026-opportunities-for-german-and-south-african-businesses-to-advance-industrial-decarbonisation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/South-Africas-Industrial-Development-Strategy-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260923T103000 DTSTAMP:20260918T071610Z CREATED:20260910T091908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T071610Z UID:28395-1790154000-1790159400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Moving Beyond Policy: What Does Effective GBV Prevention Look Like in Practice? DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is moving into implementation. For businesses operating in or investing in Mpumalanga\, this creates opportunities to strengthen industrial competitiveness\, unlock investment\, diversify the economy and support sustainable job creation. \nHow can businesses prepare for this transition\, respond to emerging risks and help turn local priorities into investable projects? \n\n\n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA) project\, invites you to the JUST SA Business Symposium. \nSupported by the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA)\, the symposium will bring together business leaders\, government representatives and development partners for a practical discussion on private-sector transition planning\, investment and implementation. \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 \nDate: Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\nTime: 09:00 to 16:00\nVenue  | Sandton\, Johannesburg | Venue to be confirmed\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n By participating\, you will have an opportunity to: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nUnderstand what the Just Transition means for businesses operating in Mpumalanga\nIdentify emerging transition risks\, investment opportunities and areas for economic diversification\nLearn from companies already incorporating transition planning into their operations\nGain insight into government and municipal development priorities\nExplore investable projects and opportunities emerging in Nkangala District Municipality\nConnect with business leaders\, government representatives and potential project partners\nHelp shape a coordinated private-sector contribution to the Just Transition\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Morning Session: Business Leadership and Transition Planning \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The morning session will explore how companies can prepare for and actively contribute to the Just Transition. \nParticipants will gain insight into emerging transition risks and opportunities\, learn from private sector leaders already integrating transition planning into their operations\, and engage with the newly established private sector transition working group. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Afternoon Session: Building an investable just transition pipeline in Nkangala District Municipality \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The afternoon session will showcase practical implementation activities underway in Mpumalanga\, including outcomes from the NBI TAMDEV municipal capacity building programme in the Nkangala District. Participants will explore how local opportunities are being identified\, prioritised and developed into implementable projects that support economic diversification and social inclusion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The symposium is designed to not only share knowledge but also create a platform for collaboration and action that supports a business led contribution to the just transition within Mpumalanga.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-thought-leadership-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Thought-Leadership-Webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261002T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260910T100817Z CREATED:20260910T100120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T100817Z UID:28413-1790933400-1790942400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Member Only Invitation - NBI Membership Council 2026 DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is moving into implementation. For businesses operating in or investing in Mpumalanga\, this creates opportunities to strengthen industrial competitiveness\, unlock investment\, diversify the economy and support sustainable job creation. \nHow can businesses prepare for this transition\, respond to emerging risks and help turn local priorities into investable projects? \n\n\n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA) project\, invites you to the JUST SA Business Symposium. \nSupported by the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA)\, the symposium will bring together business leaders\, government representatives and development partners for a practical discussion on private-sector transition planning\, investment and implementation. \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 \nDate: Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\nTime: 09:00 to 16:00\nVenue  | Sandton\, Johannesburg | Venue to be confirmed\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n By participating\, you will have an opportunity to: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nUnderstand what the Just Transition means for businesses operating in Mpumalanga\nIdentify emerging transition risks\, investment opportunities and areas for economic diversification\nLearn from companies already incorporating transition planning into their operations\nGain insight into government and municipal development priorities\nExplore investable projects and opportunities emerging in Nkangala District Municipality\nConnect with business leaders\, government representatives and potential project partners\nHelp shape a coordinated private-sector contribution to the Just Transition\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Morning Session: Business Leadership and Transition Planning \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The morning session will explore how companies can prepare for and actively contribute to the Just Transition. \nParticipants will gain insight into emerging transition risks and opportunities\, learn from private sector leaders already integrating transition planning into their operations\, and engage with the newly established private sector transition working group. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Afternoon Session: Building an investable just transition pipeline in Nkangala District Municipality \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The afternoon session will showcase practical implementation activities underway in Mpumalanga\, including outcomes from the NBI TAMDEV municipal capacity building programme in the Nkangala District. Participants will explore how local opportunities are being identified\, prioritised and developed into implementable projects that support economic diversification and social inclusion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The symposium is designed to not only share knowledge but also create a platform for collaboration and action that supports a business led contribution to the just transition within Mpumalanga.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/member-only-invitation-nbi-membership-council-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NBI-Membership-Council-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261013T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260826T134949Z CREATED:20260826T134349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T134949Z UID:28311-1791878400-1791910800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation: Green Livelihoods Summit DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is moving into implementation. For businesses operating in or investing in Mpumalanga\, this creates opportunities to strengthen industrial competitiveness\, unlock investment\, diversify the economy and support sustainable job creation. \nHow can businesses prepare for this transition\, respond to emerging risks and help turn local priorities into investable projects? \n\n\n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA) project\, invites you to the JUST SA Business Symposium. \nSupported by the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA)\, the symposium will bring together business leaders\, government representatives and development partners for a practical discussion on private-sector transition planning\, investment and implementation. \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 \nDate: Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\nTime: 09:00 to 16:00\nVenue  | Sandton\, Johannesburg | Venue to be confirmed\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n By participating\, you will have an opportunity to: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nUnderstand what the Just Transition means for businesses operating in Mpumalanga\nIdentify emerging transition risks\, investment opportunities and areas for economic diversification\nLearn from companies already incorporating transition planning into their operations\nGain insight into government and municipal development priorities\nExplore investable projects and opportunities emerging in Nkangala District Municipality\nConnect with business leaders\, government representatives and potential project partners\nHelp shape a coordinated private-sector contribution to the Just Transition\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Morning Session: Business Leadership and Transition Planning \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The morning session will explore how companies can prepare for and actively contribute to the Just Transition. \nParticipants will gain insight into emerging transition risks and opportunities\, learn from private sector leaders already integrating transition planning into their operations\, and engage with the newly established private sector transition working group. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Afternoon Session: Building an investable just transition pipeline in Nkangala District Municipality \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The afternoon session will showcase practical implementation activities underway in Mpumalanga\, including outcomes from the NBI TAMDEV municipal capacity building programme in the Nkangala District. Participants will explore how local opportunities are being identified\, prioritised and developed into implementable projects that support economic diversification and social inclusion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The symposium is designed to not only share knowledge but also create a platform for collaboration and action that supports a business led contribution to the just transition within Mpumalanga.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-green-livelihoods-summit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Green-Livelihoods-Summit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261020T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261020T160000 DTSTAMP:20260930T135319Z CREATED:20260930T134134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T135319Z UID:28674-1792486800-1792512000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation: JUST SA Business Symposium: Enhancing private sector contributions toward the Just Transition in Mpumalanga DESCRIPTION:South Africa’s Just Energy Transition is moving into implementation. For businesses operating in or investing in Mpumalanga\, this creates opportunities to strengthen industrial competitiveness\, unlock investment\, diversify the economy and support sustainable job creation. \nHow can businesses prepare for this transition\, respond to emerging risks and help turn local priorities into investable projects? \n\n\n\n \n The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, through the Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA) project\, invites you to the JUST SA Business Symposium. \nSupported by the Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency (MGCA)\, the symposium will bring together business leaders\, government representatives and development partners for a practical discussion on private-sector transition planning\, investment and implementation. \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 \nDate: Tuesday\, 20 October 2026\nTime: 09:00 to 16:00\nVenue  | Sandton\, Johannesburg | Venue to be confirmed\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n By participating\, you will have an opportunity to: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nUnderstand what the Just Transition means for businesses operating in Mpumalanga\nIdentify emerging transition risks\, investment opportunities and areas for economic diversification\nLearn from companies already incorporating transition planning into their operations\nGain insight into government and municipal development priorities\nExplore investable projects and opportunities emerging in Nkangala District Municipality\nConnect with business leaders\, government representatives and potential project partners\nHelp shape a coordinated private-sector contribution to the Just Transition\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Morning Session: Business Leadership and Transition Planning \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The morning session will explore how companies can prepare for and actively contribute to the Just Transition. \nParticipants will gain insight into emerging transition risks and opportunities\, learn from private sector leaders already integrating transition planning into their operations\, and engage with the newly established private sector transition working group. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Afternoon Session: Building an investable just transition pipeline in Nkangala District Municipality \n \n\n\n\n\n \n The afternoon session will showcase practical implementation activities underway in Mpumalanga\, including outcomes from the NBI TAMDEV municipal capacity building programme in the Nkangala District. Participants will explore how local opportunities are being identified\, prioritised and developed into implementable projects that support economic diversification and social inclusion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The symposium is designed to not only share knowledge but also create a platform for collaboration and action that supports a business led contribution to the just transition within Mpumalanga.   \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/just-sa-business-symposium-enhancing-private-sector-contributions-toward-the-just-transition-in-mpumalanga/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/JUST-SA-Business-Symposium.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR