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:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20251002T133814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T092831Z UID:25411-1761645600-1761652800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Local Power\, Local Industry: Breaking Through Barriers DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/local-power-local-industry-breaking-through-barriers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TDP-invite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251006T130000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251006T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250930T052413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T053001Z UID:25388-1759755600-1759764600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Implementing Solutions to Build Skills for JET Programmes and Projects DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/implementing-solutions-to-build-skills-for-jet-programmes-and-projects/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Implementing-Solutions-to-Build-Skills-for-JET-Programmes-and-Projects.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250909T124021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T134838Z UID:25200-1758790800-1758902400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Seminar DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/energy-efficiency-and-energy-management-seminar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Energy-Efficiency-and-Energy-Management-Seminar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250908T100817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T102404Z UID:25169-1758618000-1758625200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Innovation as an enabler to improve water-use efficiency in South Africa DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/innovation-as-an-enabler-to-improve-water-use-efficiency-in-south-africa/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Innovation-as-an-enabler-to-improve-water-use-efficiency-in-South-Africa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250911T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250827T052916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T064617Z UID:25068-1757588400-1757595600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI Advisory Council for Environment and Society (ACES) DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-advisory-council-for-environment-and-society-aces/ LOCATION:Johannesburg\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NBI-Advisory-Council-for-Environment-and-Society-ACES.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:AyabulelaM@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250903T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250903T131500 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250825T121032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T122308Z UID:25050-1756897200-1756905300@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Launch of the WeDare GBV Repository for the Private Sector DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/launch-of-the-wedare-gbv-repository-for-the-private-sector/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Launch-of-the-WeDare-GBV-Repository-for-the.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250819T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250805T061426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T121036Z UID:24766-1755597600-1755604800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/local-power-local-industry-aligning-heavy-manufacturing-with-the-transmission-development-plan/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Energy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Aligning-Heavy-Manufacturing-with-the-Transmission-Development-Plan-v3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:AyabulelaM@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250805T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250710T131112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T084348Z UID:24602-1754388000-1754395200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Bold and Collaborative Effort to Tackle Youth Employability and Build an Inclusive Economy DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused discussion on advancing youth employment\, green skills\, and inclusive economic growth. \nSouth Africa’s latest Labour Force Survey reveals a deepening youth unemployment crisis felt most sharply by young women and youth in historically marginalised communities. In regions like Mpumalanga – central to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition – the shift away from coal raises urgent questions about skills development\, youth inclusion\, and the future of local economies. \nThis Transition also offers a critical opportunity to reimagine the workforce and build a pipeline of green\, future-fit skills. Through the National Business Initiative’s (NBI) Just Energy Transition Skilling for Employment Programme (JET SEP) and the Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, targeted interventions are underway to connect youth to hands-on\, technical training aligned with the evolving energy landscape. \nHosted by the Economic Inclusion Unit of the NBI\, this event convenes strategic partners\, young changemakers\, and development actors to explore how collective action can drive inclusive participation in South Africa’s economy. \n  \nWhy this conversation matters \nRising unemployment\, shifting skills demands\, and deepening inequalities call for bold and coordinated action. \nThis event offers a timely platform to reflect\, share insights\, and collaborate on scalable solutions that prioritise youth inclusion\, accelerate green skills development\, and help build a more equitable\, and sustainable economy. \nWhat to Expect: \nThe programme will feature critical discussions and practical perspectives\, including:\n• Innovative youth inclusion programmes and youth-led enterprises driving green skills and climate solutions.\n• NBI’s vision for South Africa’s future green skills ecosystem \nRegister now to take part in a forward-looking discussion on emerging pathways toward a more inclusive economy. \nClick Here to Register \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/bold-and-collaborative-effort-to-tackle-youth-employability-and-build-an-inclusive-economy/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Bold-and-Collaborative-Effort-to-Tackle-Youth-Employability-and-Build-an-Inclusive-Economy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:bhavnad@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250731T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250715T100430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T111803Z UID:24636-1753959600-1753966800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Skilling for a Just Energy Transition: Optimising the labour market to unlock investment into Renewable Energy (RE) value chains in the Western Cape DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) in partnership with the University of Cape Town and Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) are pleased to invite you to a discussion on leveraging local investment in the Renewable Energy (RE) value chains to unlock demand for skills and employment\, in support of a Just Energy Transition (JET) in the Western Cape\, on Thursday\, 31 July 2025 in Cape Town. \nBackground and Significance:\nThe NBI with support from the Danish Industry and in formal partnership with the Western Cape Government\, is piloting a framework for identifying inclusive RE value chain localisation opportunities in the Western Cape. In the initial phase of the project\, the NBI mapped the RE value chains components for wind\, solar\, and battery storage and developed business cases for localisation. \nThree key opportunities for localisation in the Western Cape were identified: 1) Solar panel recycling\, 2) Li-ion battery recycling\, and 3) Li-ion and Vanadium Redox flow battery assembly. \nBuilding on this analysis\, SALDRU has conducted a skills mapping and labour market analysis to: \n\nIdentify occupations and skills required to unlock opportunities within the RE value chains\, linked to these localisation opportunities\, and\nEngage with private sector RE operators and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges to develop practical recommendations on supporting inclusive access to skilling and employment opportunities for young people.\n\nThe project has begun to demonstrate how skills anticipation and planning can be guided by and aligned to emerging opportunities in RE value chains. \nA working paper from this research will be made available after the event and a practitioner report will be launched at COP30. \nWhat to expect\nThe event will explore the insights gained on opportunities for localisation in the RE value chains\, the skills challenges and opportunities associated with localisation opportunities\, and the implications for positioning the TVET system to ensure such opportunities can be optimised. \nIn-Person Registration Link \nMS Teams Registration Link \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/skilling-for-a-just-energy-transition-optimising-the-labour-market-to-unlock-investment-into-renewable-energy-re-value-chains-in-the-western-cape/ LOCATION:Cape Town CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Skilling-for-a-Just-Energy-Transition.png ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:AyabulelaM@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250730T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250730T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250728T134522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T140724Z UID:24712-1753864200-1753889400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion Collective Action for Local Government Reform Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nYou are invited to a pivotal Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government\, hosted by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG). \nThe Roundtable is supported by Border-Kei Chamber of Business and Absa Group Limited. \nDCoG gazetted a Discussion Document for public comment on 10 April 2025\, setting out some questions for final comments by 31 July 2025. \nThe recommendations from the roundtable discussion will directly inform the revised White Paper to be published in March 2026. This event provides an opportunity to share your insights on governance\, finance\, infrastructure and economic development could redefine how municipalities serve communities for decades. \n  \nEvent Highlights \nKeynote Address: Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa\, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs \n  \nBreakaway Discussions on: \n• Governance and Finance (Ethics\, capacity\, political-administrative interface\, funding models\, revenue management)\n• Infrastructure\, LED and Spatial Planning (Private sector partnerships\, service delivery\, regional growth\, inequality\, business engagement) \nThe roundtable discussion is an opportunity to contribute to a transformative policy reform process aimed at building an efficient and accountable local government system for South Africa. The success of South Africa’s municipalities depends on our collective action. \nRSVP\nKindly respond by Friday\, 25 July 2025. \nConcept Note and Programme \n  \nThis Discussion Document is a step in the process of reviewing the1998 White Paper\, which is part of a process of local government reform and restructuring over the short medium and long term. The intention is to publish a revised Local Government White Paper in March 2026\, following an extensive and inclusive process of consultation based on the Discussion Document. The launch marked the beginning of an all-inclusive and participatory policy reform process to design a modern as well as fit-for-purpose local government system. \nThe review is an open call to action for communities and stakeholders\, including business to collectively build a new and ideal system of local government characterised by responsiveness\, efficiency and accountability. The responsibility to ensure viable and sustainable municipalities is a shared national duty in the advancement of democracy. \n  \nSupported By: \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-discussion-collective-action-for-local-government-reform-review-of-the-1998-white-paper-on-local-government/ LOCATION:East London International Convention Centre\, 22 Esplanade Street\, Quigney Esplanade\, East London\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Collective-Action-for-Local-Government-Reform-Review-of-the-1998-White-Paper-on-Local-Government.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:bhavnad@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250724T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250714T104436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T111827Z UID:24619-1753351200-1753358400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Session: A deep dive into Net Positive Water Impact and practical lessons from select water stewardship journeys in South Africa DESCRIPTION:As global water stress intensifies\, corporate responsibility in water stewardship has never been more critical. Climate change\, water scarcity and declining water quality continue to place pressure on businesses\, yet water stewardship remains unevenly implemented with only partial uptake across sectors. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for an upcoming Thought Leadership Session exploring how South African businesses can benefit from implementing water stewardship and sharing insights from lessons learnt in a local context. \nThe CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide stands out as a pivotal framework to steer businesses towards more responsible and impactful water usage. \nBuilding on the previous Thought Leadership Session\, held in May\, this webinar will offer a deeper dive into the NPWI\, in order to bring this globally recognised framework alive within the South African landscape. \nHighlights of this Webinar: \n\nIncrease understanding of water stewardship overall\, with a deeper insight into the NPWI ambition\nA new outlook on water stewardship journeys in a South African context\nPractical insights will be provided on how companies can integrate water stewardship into their operations and strategies\nEnhance awareness of the importance of collaboration in managing shared water resources and addressing water-related risks\nA call to action for businesses to adopt the Net Positive Water Impact agenda and lead the way in sustainable water management\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDr Klaudia Schachtschneider – Senior Researcher and Senior Advisor\, CEO Water Mandate\nMs Helen Seyler – Principal Consultant\, Environmental Resources Management (ERM)\nMr Alex McNamara – Head: Environment and Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMr Feroz Koor – Group Sustainability Officer\, Woolworths Holdings\n\nClick Here to Register \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-a-deep-dive-into-net-positive-water-impact-and-practical-lessons-from-select-water-stewardship-journeys-in-south-africa/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/A-deep-dive-into-Net-Positive-Water-Impact.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NBI":MAILTO:bhavnad@nbi.org.za END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250708T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 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 Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250620T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250620T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250610T180255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T180255Z UID:24358-1750410000-1750429800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a pivotal Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government\, hosted by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG). \nDCoG gazetted a Discussion Document for public comment on 10 April 2025\, setting out some questions for final comments by 30 June 2025. \nThe recommendations from the roundtable discussion will directly inform the revised White Paper to be published in March 2026. This event provides an opportunity to share your insights on governance\, finance\, infrastructure and economic development which could redefine how municipalities serve communities for decades. \nEvent Highlights \nKeynote Address:\nMr Velenkosini Hlabisa\, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakaway Discussions on: \n\nGovernance (Ethics\, capacity\, political-administrative interface)\nFinance (Funding models\, revenue management)\nInfrastructure (Private sector partnerships\, service delivery)\nLED and Spatial Planning (Regional growth\, inequality\, business engagement)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe roundtable discussion is an opportunity to contribute to a transformative policy reform process aimed at building an efficient and accountable local government system for South Africa. The success of South Africa’s municipalities depends on our collective action. \nThe review is an open call to action for communities and stakeholders\, including business to collectively build a new and ideal system of local government characterised by responsiveness\, efficiency and accountability. The responsibility to ensure viable and sustainable municipalities is a shared national duty in the advancement of democracy. \nIf you would like to attend this event\, please contact Nombulelo Ndaba: NombuleloN@nbi .org.za\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-discussion-on-the-review-of-the-1998-white-paper-on-local-government/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Key-discussion-points-include.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250520T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250505T113748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T113748Z UID:23403-1747738800-1747746000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Unlocking Ethical Business Growth: Join the Launch of the Ethical Supplier Project DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape\, ethical practices and accountability are the cornerstone of sustainable growth and societal trust. Small\, Medium\, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are the backbone of South Africa’s economy\, yet they often face systemic barriers to participating in ethical procurement and compliance frameworks. Without equitable access to knowledge and resources\, these challenges can perpetuate inequality and hinder economic inclusion. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the GIZ\, is excited to invite you to the official launch of the Ethics Coalition for Business (EC4B): Ethical Supplier project– a transformative initiative aimed at actively equipping SMMEs with tools\, knowledge\, and cross-sector partnerships to thrive with integrity. \nAs a leading organisation driving transparency and accountability\, the NBI is proud to deliver this key initiative under our Building Trust and Accountability (BTACC) Pathway. Through capacity building\, deepened dialogue\, and thought leadership\, we’re contributing towards strengthening responsible business practices that contribute to societal well-being. \nEvent highlights: \n• The launching of “Tips and Tales Guide and Learning Digital Platform’’ aimed at building SMME capacity.\n• Showcasing the Integrity Talks Podcast Series with Sappi\, bp and Aurex.\n• Insightful research on SMMEs’ ethical procurement challenges.\n• SMME experience in ethical business\, compliance\, and sustainability.\n• Strategies for cross-sector collaboration to strengthen ethical business practice. \nWe believe your voice and expertise are critical to shaping an inclusive\, ethical\, and sustainable business ecosystem in South Africa. Together\, we can build the foundations for a more equitable economy and a trusted private and public sector. \nClick here to rsvp for this in-person event. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/unlocking-ethical-business-growth-join-the-launch-of-the-ethical-supplier-project/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa CATEGORIES:Social Transformation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Ethics-image-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250519T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250519T111500 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250513T160206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T160816Z UID:23444-1747648800-1747653300@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Accelerating The Jet Skilling For Employment Programme (JET SEP) Through Partnership With the African Development Bank (AfDB) DESCRIPTION:  \nWe wish to inform you that the partnership launch will now be held online via Zoom to allow for greater participation. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with you virtually. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are pleased to invite you to celebrate the launch of a partnership through the African Development Bank’s Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA) which will see the acceleration of JET SEP into its next phase. \nBackground and Significance \nThe long-term impact of JET SEP on South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy includes the creation of 815\,000 new jobs by 2050\, although 300\,000 jobs are expected to be lost in the process. As the country expands its renewable energy capacity – such as solar\, wind\, and transmission – and activates new green economy sectors\, the demand for skilled workers in these areas will grow. \nThese jobs will span a range of roles\, from construction and installation to the operation and maintenance of renewable energy infrastructure. The transition is also expected to stimulate local economic development by boosting private sector growth and entrepreneurship\, with most of the new jobs anticipated to emerge in the private sector. \nJET SEP is designed to catalyse private sector participation in addressing the country’s energy transition skills needs. Since its launch in April 2024\, JET SEP has onboarded 31 influential CEOs\, conducted 50+ engagements with industry working groups\, and convened 30+ engagements across government\, academia\, and civil society. \nThe support through AfDB’s FAPA grant will accelerate JET SEP’s momentum and impact into the phase. Join us for this multi-stakeholder event to engage on our shared commitment to JET skilling in SA. \nThe Grant Will Support NBI’s JET SEP To: \n• Conduct a needs assessment of the skills ecosystem in South Africa;\n• Develop analytical tools to provide the private sector and government with a common and effective approach towards JET skills development\n• Provide training and capacity building on skills planning & forecasting; and\n• Develop effective communication and advocacy programmes for skills development as a core pillar of the country’s just energy transition. \nPlease click here to register for this Zoom webinar. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/accelerating-the-jet-skilling-for-employment-programme-jet-sep-through-partnership-with-the-african-development-bank-afdb/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Economic Inclusion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Environmental-Sustainability-hero-image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250508T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250505T101229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T101229Z UID:23397-1746698400-1746705600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Achieving Water Resilience through Water Stewardship DESCRIPTION:Water is increasingly recognised as a critical resource for business continuity\, community well-being\, and ecosystem health. Yet\, with the mounting pressure from climate change\, water scarcity and quality challenges\, many organisations still face difficulties in managing their water use sustainably. \nHow Can Organisations Not Only Mitigate Risks but also Become Leaders in Water Resilience and Sustainability? \nJoin us for an inspiring thought leadership session on Achieving Water Resilience and Leadership through Water Stewardship. This event will explore two groundbreaking global frameworks: the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition\, while also hearing from a leading company committed to the NPWI ambition to move beyond water neutrality and improve water resilience at a basin/catchment level. \nDiscover how these frameworks can guide your organisation towards measurable positive water impacts\, long-term resilience\, and leadership in sustainable water management. \nWhy should you attend? \n• Gain insights from global experts on water stewardship and its critical role in business continuity and community well-being. \n• Learn how to move beyond compliance and water neutrality to achieve net positive water impacts. \n• Explore a real-world case study that explores water stewardship and its integration into your corporate and ESG strategies. \n• Connect with industry leaders\, sustainability professionals\, and stakeholders committed to shaping a water-resilient future. \nThis session is designed for CEOs\, sustainability managers\, investors\, NGOs\, and academics who are ready to take bold steps toward sustainable water management. \nExpert Panelists: \n• Paul Collingridge: Centre of Excellence: Sustainability Manager\, PepsiCo South Africa\n• Faith Lawrence: Head: Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard\n• Klaudia Schachtschneider: Senior Researcher and Senior Advisor\, CEO Water Mandate \nClick here to rsvp for this Zoom webinar. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/achieving-water-resilience-through-water-stewardship/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UWASP-Water-security-website-ADOBE-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250409T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250415T105531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T105531Z UID:23307-1744196400-1744203600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:RE100-NBI Member Webinar on South Africa Policy Recommendations for Renewable Electricity DESCRIPTION:As part of the Renewable Ambition in South African Electricity (RAiSE) project expansion\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and Climate Group have partnered under the RE100 campaign to develop localised policy recommendations aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of Renewable Electricity (RE) in South Africa. \nThe Webinar Will Cover: \n\nIntroduction to the RE100-NBI South Africa Policy Recommendations (SAPR) initiative and its objectives.\nOverview of SAPRs: A contextualised version of the RE100 Global Policy Messages\, outlining the policy and regulatory changes needed to address RE procurement and generation barriers in South Africa.\nPolicy Engagement Plan: A roadmap for delivering SAPRs to decision-makers\, detailing key stakeholders\, engagement channels\, and timelines.\nPlanned Activities: Actions stemming from identified policy needs\, such as a launch event or public letter\, integrated into the Policy Engagement Plan.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/re100-nbi-member-webinar-on-south-africa-policy-recommendations-for-renewable-electricity/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Reports-Insights-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250306T153000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250306T173000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20250220T051204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T133040Z UID:22324-1741275000-1741282200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation: Launch of the Western Cape Government’s new climate and economic development partnership with the National Business Initiative DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-launch-of-the-western-cape-governments-new-climate-and-economic-development-partnership-with-the-national-business-initiative/ LOCATION:InvestSA One-Stop Shop\, 7th Floor\, Media 24 Foreshore\, 40 Heerengracht Street\, Cape Town City Centre\, Cape Town\, 8000 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/A-public-private-collaboration-to-support-sustainable-development-inclusive-value-chains-and-pathways-to-job-opportunities-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241028T140000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20241008T101451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T110729Z UID:21755-1730124000-1730131200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation: Building Agility into Jet Skilling DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-building-agility-into-jet-skilling/ CATEGORIES:Economic Inclusion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Building-Agility-into-Jet-Skilling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241018T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241018T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20241008T103537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T100451Z UID:21780-1729242000-1729254600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Resilience and Adaptation - Building Capacity Through Applicable Private Sector Tools DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/resilience-and-adaptation-building-capacity-through-applicable-private-sector-tools/ CATEGORIES:Economic Inclusion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Building-Capacity-Through-Applicable-Private-Sector-Tools.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241017T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241018T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20241008T094701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T111917Z UID:21745-1729159200-1729254600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Gearing Transition Finance to Enable Economic and Social Inclusion DESCRIPTION:Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/gearing-transition-finance-to-enable-economic-and-social-inclusion/ CATEGORIES:Economic Inclusion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gearing-Transition-Finance-to-Enable-Economic-and-Social-Inclusion.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231019T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231019T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20231012T125820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T125820Z UID:20313-1697713200-1697718600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Bridging the Gender Energy Gap - Youth & Women Empowerment DESCRIPTION:The impact of Climate Change and the imperative for a Just Energy Transition are undeniable. However\, these effects weigh differently on various segments of society\, including men\, women\, youth\, and marginalised groups. The energy sector has been widely recognised as one of the least diverse industries. Fostering active and inclusionary engagement and participation with communities regarding the social\, economic\, and technical facets of our economy is essential for facilitating a fair and equitable transition towards a more sustainable energy landscape. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for the upcoming Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue\, “Bridging the Gender Energy Gap for Youth and Women” on 19 October 2023. This important dialogue creates a platform to explore how a collaborative approach between the government and the private sector can co-create sustainable solutions. \nAccording to a report by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy on Women Empowerment in the Energy Sector: “Women are the mainstream users and often producers of energy and are experienced entrepreneurs in energy-related enterprise and women’s organisations are effective promoters of new technologies and active lobbyists for environmentally benign energy sources.” \nThe discussion will center around the following key points:   \n\nUnderstanding Just Energy Transition\, intersectionality\, and inclusive development\nExploring strategies to close the Gender Energy Gap: Insights from PELE Energy Group\nGovernment and Policy Framework: Advancing gender equality in the energy sector\nCall to Action: Examining the role of citizens\, the government and private sector in fostering an equitable energy transition. This involves maintaining equilibrium between intersectionality and gender inclusion\, addressing issues of energy poverty\, accessibility\, affordability\, and comprehensive development.\n\nIt is vital to consider the gendered impacts of low-carbon renewable energy sources and ensure equal access to finance\, distribution\, and socio-technical solutions. Embracing these principles will play a pivotal role in narrowing the gender energy gap in South Africa\, benefiting women\, youth\, and marginalised gendered identities. \nJoin us for this important Intergenerational Leadership dialogue as we explore the nexus between Climate Change\, gender and the Just Energy Transition’s impact on\, women\, youth\, and marginalised groups in society. \nPlease click here to register for this Zoom event. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-bridging-the-gender-energy-gap-youth-women-empowerment/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Social Transformation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Shutterstock-ID-548079301-Photovoltaic-Solar-Power-Panel-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230518T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20241002T120016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T120016Z UID:21718-1684407600-1684414800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Session (TLS) - The role of business in South Africa’s emerging renewable electricity landscape Copy DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, Climate Group\, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)\, have partnered to establish the RAiSE (Renewables Ambition in South African Electricity) Hub to unlock the power of corporate procurement and generation of renewable energy in South Africa. \nRAiSE is excited to invite you to a thought-provoking dialogue on “The Role of Business in South Africa’s Emerging Renewable Electricity Landscape”. This session is the first in a series of conversations on South Africa’s evolving power system and the role of business in shaping South Africa’s future power system. \nA recent study by the NBI\, BUSA and BCG concluded that South Africa would need to build 6-12 GW of renewable energy annually to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 underpinning South Africa’s Just Transition. \n “To put that in perspective\, SA has an installed capacity of about 5GW of renewables today\, which took us more than a decade to build. We cannot emphasise the scale and complexity of this challenge enough\, it all hinges on renewables.” – Joanne Yawitch and Lucas Chaumontet\, Business Day article\, 6 June 2022 \nThe private sector has a pivotal role to play in scaling-up South Africa’s electricity generation capacity\, not only to respond to the current crippling energy crisis\, but also building the foundation for climate responsive and resilient power system. \nPresident Cyril Ramaphosa announced the new energy plan in 2022 to curb unremitting power interruptions.  The accelerated rollout of renewable energy features as an integral part of the plan and the role of business is identified as key in unlocking South Africa’s renewable electricity capacity and capability. \nJoin us for our first session in a series of discussions as RAiSE Hub explores and unpacks the technical\, regulatory\, financial\, and social aspects of South Africa’s dynamic and growing renewable power landscape. \nRAiSE Hub will also feature member company renewable energy journeys\, sharing lessons and insights and building partnerships to enable a rapid market-driven scaling up of investment and implementation of renewables in South Africa. \nWe invite you to a workshop to introduce the RAiSE Hub and how we secure a stable and secure supply of renewable energy as the bedrock of a competitive\, resilient and inclusive economy. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-tls-the-role-of-business-in-south-africas-emerging-renewable-electricity-landscape-2/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Website-SA-Renewable-Energy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230518T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230518T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20230504T165040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091233Z UID:17251-1684407600-1684414800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Session (TLS) - The role of business in South Africa’s emerging renewable electricity landscape DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI)\, Climate Group\, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)\, have partnered to establish the RAiSE (Renewables Ambition in South African Electricity) Hub to unlock the power of corporate procurement and generation of renewable energy in South Africa. \nRAiSE is excited to invite you to a thought-provoking dialogue on “The Role of Business in South Africa’s Emerging Renewable Electricity Landscape”. This session is the first in a series of conversations on South Africa’s evolving power system and the role of business in shaping South Africa’s future power system. \nA recent study by the NBI\, BUSA and BCG concluded that South Africa would need to build 6-12 GW of renewable energy annually to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 underpinning South Africa’s Just Transition. \n “To put that in perspective\, SA has an installed capacity of about 5GW of renewables today\, which took us more than a decade to build. We cannot emphasise the scale and complexity of this challenge enough\, it all hinges on renewables.” – Joanne Yawitch and Lucas Chaumontet\, Business Day article\, 6 June 2022 \nThe private sector has a pivotal role to play in scaling-up South Africa’s electricity generation capacity\, not only to respond to the current crippling energy crisis\, but also building the foundation for climate responsive and resilient power system. \nPresident Cyril Ramaphosa announced the new energy plan in 2022 to curb unremitting power interruptions.  The accelerated rollout of renewable energy features as an integral part of the plan and the role of business is identified as key in unlocking South Africa’s renewable electricity capacity and capability. \nJoin us for our first session in a series of discussions as RAiSE Hub explores and unpacks the technical\, regulatory\, financial\, and social aspects of South Africa’s dynamic and growing renewable power landscape. \nRAiSE Hub will also feature member company renewable energy journeys\, sharing lessons and insights and building partnerships to enable a rapid market-driven scaling up of investment and implementation of renewables in South Africa. \nWe invite you to a workshop to introduce the RAiSE Hub and how we secure a stable and secure supply of renewable energy as the bedrock of a competitive\, resilient and inclusive economy. \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/thought-leadership-session-tls-the-role-of-business-in-south-africas-emerging-renewable-electricity-landscape/ CATEGORIES:Environmental Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Website-SA-Renewable-Energy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230323T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230323T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20230308T160003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091229Z UID:17250-1679565600-1679571000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:POSTPONED: CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: ‘Boardroom Dancing’ – Catalysing a Transformative Narrative for Corporate Leadership DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE \nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, this dialogue is being postponed. \nA new date will be communicated in due course. \nWe sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for our upcoming CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: ‘Boardroom Dancing’ – Catalysing a Transformative Narrative for Corporate Leadership\, on Thursday\, the 23rd of March 2023. \nIn this important dialogue we will be engaging with Nolitha Fakude: Chair of Anglo American’s Management Board in South Africa and President of the Minerals Council\, exploring key areas of her leadership journey in various industries that include mining\, oil and gas\, petrochemicals\, financial services\, as well as retail and management consulting. Nolitha’s visionary leadership has positioned her as an influential corporate activist and inspirational businesswoman\, with a passion for leadership development and transformation for women and black people in the workplace. \nThe discussion will focus on: \n\nAddressing company cultures: Bridging inequality\, Just Energy Transition\, Sextortion\, and Women in the Mining Industry.\nUnpacking lessons and challenges at the helm of leadership: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the mining industry and concerns around not adhering to the BBBEE sector code targets.\nLeveraging on leadership skills: Exploring best practice and the “butterfly effect” in navigating boardroom dynamics from Nolitha’s memoir titled\, “Boardroom Dancing.”\n\nThe NBI’s CEO Dialogues serve as a fundamental lever for driving societal transformation and cohesion across sectors. The Social Transformation Unit’s Bold and Transformative Leadership Pathway seeks to ensure private sector leadership’s recommitment to actively and meaningfully changing our society by dealing with inequality\, inequity\, and exclusion. These are crucial for ensuring long-term inclusive economic growth and social stability. The CEO Dialogue representatives are viewed as a group of bold\, courageous\, and transformative C-Suite executives who commit to personally engaging with peers on transformation issues\, whilst supporting the implementation of transformation approaches within their organisations. \nCall to Action: The NBI aims to galvanise CEO’s and thought leaders to drive and champion collective action through implementable and innovative approaches to transformation\, whilst also taking action to prioritise workplace inclusion to drive business commitment and advance transformation as a normative culture\, both in the workplace and more broadly across society. \nJoin us for this important dialogue as we explore Nolitha Fakude’s leadership journey and unpack the key role business can play in driving inclusion and transformation in the workplace. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-boardroom-dancing-catalysing-a-transformative-narrative-for-corporate-leadership/ CATEGORIES:Social Transformation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TAMDEV-25-image2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230221T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230221T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20221122T084628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091210Z UID:17247-1676973600-1676989800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Notification: Postponement of Event - Thought Leadership Dialogue: Partnering Against Money Laundering and Corruption in South Africa and the Subregion DESCRIPTION: Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances\, we have taken the decision to postpone the Thought Leadership Dialogue: Partnering Against Money Laundering and Corruption in South Africa and the Subregion event. \n The event will now take place on the 21st of February 2023. \n We apologise for any inconvenience caused.\n\n\n\n“Corruption is a complex barrier to development in Africa. The scale and ease with which illicit assets flow in and out of the region pose a significant threat to stability. An estimated 4% of continental GDP is lost annually to illicit financial flows\, increasing organized crime such as state capture and the corrosion of corruption defenses. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) together with the Basel Institute on Governance\, the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)\, and Covington invites you to an upcoming Thought Leadership Dialogue: Partnering Against Money Laundering and Corruption in South Africa and the Subregion. \nThis important event will unpack the evolving role of business in reducing illicit financial flows in the South Africa Sub-region to boost market growth\, development\, and strengthening of governance systems. As part of the solution to combating corruption in the private sector\, the NBI is launching the ‘NBI Ethics and Anti-Corruption Course\,’ the first in a series of training courses under the Building Trust and Accountability Pathway. \nThe discussion will be framed around the following key elements: \n\nThe risk and regulatory landscape\, focusing on evolving regulations and risk patterns\nExploring Public-Private Partnerships in the region – Highlighting the importance of working together to prevent money laundering and financial crime.\nBusiness Taking a Stand – Responsible Businesses are partnering with Law Enforcement and using best practices and tools how to ensure Ethical Leadership.\n\nJoin us as we unpack the role of the private sector in curbing illicit financial flows. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/https-www-nbi-org-za-wp-content-uploads-2022-12-notification-postponement-of-event-thought-leadership-dialogue-partnering-against-money-laundering-and-corruption-in-south-africa-and-the-subregion-pd/ CATEGORIES:Ethical Leadership and Anti-Corruption,Social Transformation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230215T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230215T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20230209T091944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T091944Z UID:17248-1676451600-1676458800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: “Yesterday’s Lessons\, Today’s Leadership\, and Tomorrow’s Impact" DESCRIPTION:CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: “Yesterday’s Lessons\, Today’s Leadership\, and Tomorrow’s Impact” \nSouth Africa is grappling with several critical issues such as inequality\, stagnant economic growth and the increasing cost of living\, with the impacts of these challenges severely affecting marginalised communities. The COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated these issues\, resulting in a greater divide across society. The Public and Private sectors have an important role to play in addressing these substantial issues through strong\, cohesive and collaborative leadership. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to an upcoming CEO Thought Leadership Dialogue: “Yesterday’s Lessons\, Today’s Leadership and Tomorrow’s Impact\,” on 15 February 2023. This important Dialogue will host Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) CEO\, Lungisa Fuzile\, focussing on Mr Fuzile’s tenure and expansive leadership in both the Private and Public Sector. Standard Bank is a purpose-led organisation with the central belief that “Africa is our home\, we drive her growth”. \nThe NBI’s CEO Thought Leadership Dialogues serve as a fundamental lever for driving societal transformation and cohesion across sectors. This pathway seeks to ensure Private Sector leadership recommits to actively and meaningfully changing our society by dealing with inequality\, inequity\, and exclusion – which are crucial for long-term inclusive economic growth and social stability. The CEO Dialogue speakers are viewed as a group of bold\, courageous\, and transformative executives who commit to personally engaging with peers on transformation issues\, whilst supporting the implementation of transformation approaches within their organisations. \nThe NBI aims to galvanise CEOs & thought leaders to drive and champion collective action through implementable and innovative approaches for transformation. This is achieved by taking action to prioritise workplace inclusion\, driving business commitment and advancing transformation as a normative culture\, both within the workplace and beyond in broader society. \nJoin us for this important discussion as we reflect on yesterday’s lessons\, unpack today’s leadership\, and look forward to tomorrow’s impact. \nPlease click here to register for this Zoom event. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/ceo-thought-leadership-dialogue-yesterdays-lessons-todays-leadership-and-tomorrows-impact/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Programme-Objectives.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20230210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20230209T092643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091223Z UID:17249-1676030400-1676037600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI Member and Business Briefing: Unpacking the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (Jet IP) DESCRIPTION:South Africa has committed to shifting from one of the most carbon-intensive economies in the world to a leading net- zero\, resilient economy. However\, for this to happen\, the country needs to rapidly transition its energy outlook. At the United Nations main climate change conference (COP27) on 7 November 2022\, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the new Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET IP). The JET IP is the first of its kind\, detailing how South Africa proposes to use the $8.5-billion that the European Union (EU) and several developed nations have pledged\, towards the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy. \nTogether with our esteemed colleagues at the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\, the National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to join us for a tailored briefing which will focus on unpacking the JET IP on 10 February 2023. The JET IP is a remarkable example of the power of collective action in driving climate ambition and investment. \nSouth African business must stand together behind a net-zero and resilient economy and continue to work collaboratively with Government and other actors to drive this shift. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-member-and-business-briefing-unpacking-the-just-energy-transition-investment-plan-jet-ip/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/We-Mean-Business-WMB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221101T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221101T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20221019T114934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T091202Z UID:13654-1667300400-1667305800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Business Without Borders DESCRIPTION:Regional integration is often seen as an important mechanism for driving economic growth and development in the South African Development Community (SADC) region. However\, within regional supply and trade value chains\, women\, youth and the LGBTIQIA+ community are the most vulnerable to barriers due to factors such as the gap in trade financing\, gender disparities\, institutional and systemic violence and a lack of capacity and advocacy. In response\, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) stresses the importance of regional integration based on the conceptual idea of ‘Business Without Borders’. \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI) invites you to an upcoming Intergenerational Leadership Dialogue: Business Without Borders\, on Tuesday\, 1 November 2022. \n The COVID-19 Pandemic necessitated critical discussions around reimagining regional integration and specifically the role of the Private Sector in ensuring regional outcomes under the strategic banner of ‘Business Without Borders.’ This includes how the Private Sector is well-positioned to deal with systemic and institutional barriers for women\, youth and the LGBTIQIA+ community within their networks. \nThis Intergenerational Leadership discussion will focus on: \n\nThe importance of regional integration\, trade\, and Private Sector engagement for an inclusive regional ecosystem.\nThe importance of trade financing by private institutions as enablers of the ecosystem\, that is inclusive of women\, youth\, and members of the LGBTIQIA+ community.\nThe role of business and Government in ensuring there is collaboration and capacity building for sustainability.\nPolicy considerations for the Private and Public Sectors in relation to the AfCFTA.\n\nThe NBI developed the Intergenerational Leadership Dialogues as a platform to critically explore how workplaces engage generational differences as an important aspect of transformation and equity. These discussions are intended to elevate the voices of young people at work\, facilitate innovative thinking\, and reimagine leadership. \nJoin us for this important discussion as we unpack regional integration as a mechanism for driving economic growth\, development\, and inclusion. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/intergenerational-leadership-dialogue-business-without-borders/ CATEGORIES:Social Transformation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/New-Africa-Globe-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221027T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20221027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T185743 CREATED:20221019T113036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T121436Z UID:13651-1666868400-1666875600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Implementing Demand-Led Skilling through Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges DESCRIPTION:The National Business Initiative (NBI) and Absa are collaborating to demonstrate a model of vocational skills development aligned to skills demand in Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The model aims to respond to the urgent need to address youth unemployment and enable economic inclusion by working on both the demand and supply side\, unlocking demand for skills in SMEs and supporting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges to respond to and serve such demand. Through this intervention\, the NBI seeks to expand the number of SMEs\, particularly those in township communities\, that are able to train and employ young people by addressing the barriers to growth and sustainability. \nThe model is currently being tested through the Installation\, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) Initiative\, which seeks to expand learning and employment pathways for marginalised youth that are unable to access formal apprenticeships\, with a particular focus on the green economy. The IRM General Repairer (Assistant Handyperson) skills programme\, registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations\, combines technical skills with work readiness\, entrepreneurial education and skills for sustainability. In addition\, the programme works with growth-oriented property maintenance SMEs in local townships to support them on their growth journey\, on condition that they train and employ young IRM students. \nWe invite you to join us as we unpack the lessons learnt from the Absa and NBI partnership\, on how TVET Colleges can better position themselves to work with\, and respond to SMEs in township communities\, in order to increase workplace training and employment\, or self-employment opportunities for students. \nThis Thought Leadership Dialogue will provide a platform for engaging with these lessons and understanding: \n\nHow TVET Colleges work within the broader township ecosystem to identify\, engage with\, and support entrepreneurs to grow and create demand for skilled labour.\nShifting the focus of colleges towards flexible\, demand led skills training\, which ensures trainees are work ready and can be trained in an SME environment.\n\nWe look forward to your attendance. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Following our first workshop held in August 2025\, the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, supported by GIZ\, invite you to a second session. During the initial event entitled “Local Power\, Local Industry: Aligning Heavy Manufacturing with the Transmission Development Plan (TDP)”\, participants overwhelmingly identified procurement related issues and barriers in the TDP as a major concern. This next engagement will focus on addressing these key areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The TDP (2024 – 2032) is arguably the largest infrastructure programme South Africa will undertake in the next decade — creating an unparalleled opportunity to anchor a bold industrialisation agenda. \nThe accelerated rollout of this could signal a steep industrialisation curve\, opening new pathways for localisation\, reindustrialisation\, and long-term competitiveness of South Africa’s industrial base\, while enabling large-scale access to renewable energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe Public Procurement Act 2024 presents a powerful opportunity to advance economic empowerment\, local industrialisation\, and transformational procurement\, including designated set-asides (reserved/ targeted suppliers) and local content thresholds. While the Act was signed into law in 2024\, the subordinate regulations are still to be developed to make the Act enforceable. Given this context\, the procurement regulations developed under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) remain in force. The pre-qualification criteria for companies within the Independent Transmission Project (ITP) process are also of interest\, given their implications for the role of local industry in grid expansion. \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nDemonstrate the dual role of the heavy manufacturing sector in decarbonizing their own operations\, while contributing to the national effort to decarbonise the national grid.\nHighlight the importance of pursuing localisation\, industrialisation and decarbonisation as components of South Africa’s Just Transition.\nDeep dive on procurement challenges facing local firms as the country balances rapid grid infrastructure development with localisation in a sluggish economy.\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why you should attend this event \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This session will give you insight into decarbonisation barriers for the heavy manufacturing sector. It will also consider how the TDP can unlock large scale green industrialisation through renewable energy access\, and focus on the specific role of national level procurement in rejuvenating South Africa’s manufacturing sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speaker line-up \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nGregor Schmorl: Programme Manager\, GIZ\nDeger Saygin: Industry Programme Lead\, OECD\nIrshaad Kathrada: CEO\, Localisation Support Fund\nVirgilio da Molo: Programme Director\, Manufacturing Circle\nSimphiwe Ngwenya: Senior Manager: Climate Mitigation\, Presidential Climate Commission (PCC)\nIan Davis: Business Development Manager\, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n For more information contact: Alexa Brown-Robinson: AlexaB@nbi.org.za or Gillian Maree: GillianM@nbi.org.za \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 Date: Tuesday\, 28 October 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 (SAST) followed by a networking lunchVenue: FutureSpace61 Katherine Street Sandton \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Please Click Here to RSVP URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/implementing-demand-led-skilling-through-technical-and-vocational-education-and-training-colleges/ CATEGORIES:Economic Inclusion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Skills-Youth-Employability.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR