BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.16.4//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:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T083702 CREATED:20250909T124021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T134838Z UID:25200-1758790800-1758902400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Seminar DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 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:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 CREATED:20251002T133814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T092831Z UID:25411-1761645600-1761652800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Local Power\, Local Industry: Breaking Through Barriers DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 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:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 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:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 CREATED:20251024T094750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T094750Z UID:25662-1763028000-1763037000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on Strengthening Whistleblowing Mechanisms for SMMEs DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 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:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260209T094747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T113213Z UID:26389-1772096400-1772109000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI AGM Membership Council 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260305T091300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T092218Z UID:26594-1773133200-1773147600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:White Paper Event March 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 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:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260209T091154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T071227Z UID:26376-1773914400-1773921600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:The Road to COP31: Opportunities for Business Collaboration DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 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:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260318T060659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T080131Z UID:26662-1774429200-1774454400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation EEPBIP-ESCo Awareness Raising Match-Making Networking Session DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 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:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260619T083703 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:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton 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:20260520T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260520T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260521T052917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T054332Z UID:27405-1779267600-1779276600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:C-Suite Roundtable: Shaping South Africa’s Sustainable Future Collectively DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/c-suite-roundtable-shaping-south-africas-sustainable-future-collectively/ LOCATION:Aspen Place\, 9 Rydall Vale Park\, Douglas Saunders Drive\,\, La Lucia Ridge\,\, KwaZulu-Natal\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/C-Suite-Roundtable-Shaping-South-Africas-Sustainable-Future-Collectively.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260520T063505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T130843Z UID:27374-1779438600-1779454800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nkangala district municipality Just Transition project launch DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nkangala-district-municipality-just-transition-project-launch/ LOCATION:Nkangala District Municipality\, 2A Walter Sisulu Drive\, Middelburg\, Mpumalanga\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nkangala-district-municipality.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T093000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260515T054615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T084958Z UID:27249-1779787800-1779796800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Project Close Out Event: Collective Climate Action with the Private Sector DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/project-close-out-event-collective-climate-action-with-the-private-sector/ LOCATION:The Capital Empire\, 177 Empire Place\, Corner Rivonia Road\, Sandhurst\, Sandton\, GP\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Collective-Climate-Action-with-the-Private-Sector.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T104000 DTSTAMP:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260505T053516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T114108Z UID:26977-1779957000-1779964800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:High-Level Roundtable - Social Justice for Business: Framing Inclusion and Economic Participation DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/high-level-roundtable-social-justice-for-business-framing-inclusion-and-economic-participation/ LOCATION:Aspen Room\, New Pines Building\, 9 Gordon Hill\, Parktown\, Johannesburg\, GP\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Framing-Inclusion-and-Economic-Participation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T083000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260515T055632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T114127Z UID:27258-1779957000-1779966000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nature Action Accelerator: Module 3 A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-3-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/A-South-African-Perspective-on-a-Global-Shift-Toward-Nature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T120000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260515T060730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T063437Z UID:27273-1780401600-1780416000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Accelerating Corporate Action on GBV – Women’s Equality: Digital Access and Rights to Expression We-Dare Repository Event DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/accelerating-corporate-action-on-gbv-womens-equality-digital-access-and-rights-to-expression-we-dare-repository-event/ LOCATION:Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)\, 26 Melville Road\, Illovo\, Johannesburg\, South Africa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Digital-Access-and-Rights-to-Expression.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260612T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260602T065213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T070655Z UID:27473-1781258400-1781267400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nature Action Accelerator: Module 4 A South African Perspective on a Global Shift Toward Nature DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-action-accelerator-module-4-a-south-african-perspective-on-a-global-shift-toward-nature/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Nature-Action-Accelerator.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T083703 CREATED:20260615T060823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055753Z UID:27548-1782295200-1782304200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Practical Complementarity between SBTN and TNFD DESCRIPTION:The Northern Cape Provincial Government and the National Business Initiative (NBI) invite you to attend an in-person session: “Exploring South Africa’s New Energy\, Critical Minerals\, Manufacturing and Logistics Frontier – A Northern Cape Provincial Government Showcase.” \nThe Northern Cape is rapidly transitioning from a traditionally extractive province\, rooted in mining and agriculture\, to a national and regional leader in South Africa’s new green economy. With the availability of large-scale renewable energy\, emerging green hydrogen opportunities and enabling transmission infrastructure\, the Province is positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition. \nCentral to this transition is the Province’s focus on leveraging its natural resources\, critical minerals and consumption base to stimulate industrialisation through value addition and manufacturing. The convergence of mining\, agriculture\, infrastructure development\, and the green energy revolution creates a compelling platform for business collaboration across the value chain. The Provincial Government is creating an enabling environment for business by investing in infrastructure and looking to partner with the private sector to unlock opportunities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This in-person event will provide a platform for business to engage directly with the Northern Cape Provincial Government on: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nInvestment-ready opportunities\nPartnerships\nEnabling policies\nExploring how the private sector can co-invest\, co-develop\, and scale solutions that support sustainable industrial growth\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Speakers include: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \nZamani Saul: Premier\, Northern Cape\nShameela Soobramoney: Chief Executive Officer\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nMpumi Zikalala: Chief Executive Officer\, Kumba Iron Ore\nThabo Kekana: Deputy Director General at the Department of Electricity and Energy\nVenus Blennies-Magage: MEC for Finance\, Economic Development\, and Tourism\, Northern Cape\nRepresentative from the Minerals Council of South Africa\n \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: Wednesday\, 18 March 2026Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (SAST)Venue: Sandton URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/practical-complementarity-between-sbtn-and-tnfd/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Practical-Complementary-between-SBTN-and-TNFD.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR