BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Business Initiative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250903T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250903T131500 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 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:20250911T110000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 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:20250923T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 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:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 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:20251006T130000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251006T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 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:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 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:20251030T103000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251030T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20250919T090507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T100821Z UID:25310-1761820200-1761829200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:MEMBER ONLY EVENT: Carbon Tax in South Africa for Beginners and Seasoned Practitioners 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/carbon-tax-in-south-africa-for-beginners-and-seasoned-practitioners/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carbon-Tax-in-South-Africa-for-Beginners-and-Seasoned-Practitioners.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20251029T095524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T100512Z UID:25712-1762423200-1762430400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Thought Leadership Session: Water Footprint in Action: Strengthening Climate-Resilient Business with Science-Driven Approaches 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/thought-leadership-session-water-footprint-in-action-strengthening-climate-resilient-business-with-science-driven-approaches/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Water-Footprint-in-Action-Strengthening-Climate-Resilient-Business-with-Science-Driven-Approaches.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251113T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20251024T094750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T094750Z UID:25662-1763028000-1763037000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on Strengthening Whistleblowing Mechanisms for SMMEs 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/multi-stakeholder-roundtable-on-strengthening-whistleblowing-mechanisms-for-smmes/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Multi-Stakeholder-Roundtable-on-Strengthening-Whistleblowing-Mechanisms-for-SMMEs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20251118T052842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T071441Z UID:25920-1771927200-1771934400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Unpacking the South African Wholesale Electricity Market for Business and Municipalities 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/join-the-gauteng-water-action-lab-a-focus-on-the-city-of-ekurhuleni-building-water-resilience-together/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unpacking-the-South-African-Wholesale-Electricity-Market-for-Business-and-Municipalities.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260226T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20260209T094747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T113213Z UID:26389-1772096400-1772109000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI AGM Membership Council 2026 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-agm-membership-council-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NBI-AGM-Membership-Council-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20260305T091300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T092218Z UID:26594-1773133200-1773147600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:White Paper Event March 2026 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/white-paper-event-march-2026/ LOCATION:Centurion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Minister-Velenkosini-Hlabisa-of-the-Department.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20260305T090244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T122811Z UID:26583-1773828000-1773835200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase 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-exploring-south-africas-new-energy-critical-minerals-manufacturing-and-logistics-frontier-a-northern-cape-provincial-government-showcase/ LOCATION:Sandton ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Exploring-South-Africas-New-Energy-Critical-Minerals-Manufacturing-and-Logistics-Frontier-–.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20260209T091154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T071227Z UID:26376-1773914400-1773921600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:The Road to COP31: Opportunities for Business Collaboration 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/the-road-to-cop31-opportunities-for-business-collaboration/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/a9e4b6e7-5cca-c5cd-06d9-df85f348b7ae.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260320T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20260303T093153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T065256Z UID:26506-1774008000-1774017000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature-Positive Business 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-nature-action-accelerator-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature-positive-business/ LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-South-African-Perspective-on-a-Global-Shift-Toward-Nature-Positive-Business.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20260318T060659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T080131Z UID:26662-1774429200-1774454400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation EEPBIP-ESCo Awareness Raising Match-Making Networking Session 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-eepbip-esco-awareness-raising-match-making-networking-session/ LOCATION:FutureSpace\, 61 Katherine Street\, Johannesburg\, Gaiuteng\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Invitation-EEPBIP-ESCo-Awareness-Raising-Match-Making-Networking-Session-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260414T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20260409T053005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T091920Z UID:26800-1776160800-1776169800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:INVITATION Nature Action Accelerator: Module 2 - A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature 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/nature-action-accelerator-module-2-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Carbon-Markets-in-Practice-What-Companies-Need-to-Know.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260421T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20260331T100342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T122359Z UID:26717-1776763800-1776772800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI Member Only Event - Carbon Markets in Practice: What Companies Need to Know 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-member-only-event-carbon-markets-in-practice-what-companies-need-to-know/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Carbon-Markets-in-Practice-What-Companies-Need-to-Know.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260504T123000 DTSTAMP:20260429T152009 CREATED:20260414T113451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T133523Z UID:26827-1777885200-1777897800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Accelerating Corporate Action on GBV – WeDare Repository Event 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-accelerating-corporate-action-on-gbv-wedare-repository-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Accelerating-Corporate-Action-on-GBV-WeDare-Repository-Event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR