BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nbi.org.za X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Business Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Johannesburg BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:SAST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T143402 CREATED:20251002T133814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T092831Z UID:25411-1761645600-1761652800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Local Power\, Local Industry: Breaking Through Barriers DESCRIPTION:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143402 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 CREATED:20251024T094750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T094750Z UID:25662-1763028000-1763037000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on Strengthening Whistleblowing Mechanisms for SMMEs DESCRIPTION:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 CREATED:20260209T094747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T113213Z UID:26389-1772096400-1772109000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI AGM Membership Council 2026 DESCRIPTION:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 CREATED:20260305T091300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T092218Z UID:26594-1773133200-1773147600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:White Paper Event March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 CREATED:20260209T091154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T071227Z UID:26376-1773914400-1773921600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:The Road to COP31: Opportunities for Business Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 CREATED:20260318T060659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T080131Z UID:26662-1774429200-1774454400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation EEPBIP-ESCo Awareness Raising Match-Making Networking Session DESCRIPTION:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 CREATED:20260520T063505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T130843Z UID:27374-1779438600-1779454800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nkangala district municipality Just Transition project launch DESCRIPTION:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 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:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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:20260619T143403 CREATED:20260615T060823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055753Z UID:27548-1782295200-1782304200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Practical Complementarity between SBTN and TNFD DESCRIPTION:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T150000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T163000 DTSTAMP:20260619T143403 CREATED:20260619T100544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T101304Z UID:27568-1783609200-1783614600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Activating Water Stewardship Through the International Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard) DESCRIPTION:Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and Ms Shameela Soobramoney\, CEO of the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, are holding a CEO-level Executive Dialogue on the White Paper on Local Government Reform\, hosted by Exxaro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Why This Matters Now: \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Municipal performance is no longer a peripheral policy issue – it sits at the heart of investment risk\, infrastructure reliability\, operating costs and economic growth. \nThe Revised Draft White Paper proposes far-reaching reforms across: \n\nMunicipal finance and fiscal sustainability\nInfrastructure planning and delivery\nGovernance and accountability mechanisms\n\nSpatial and economic development \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Focused\, Outcomes-Driven Dialogue \n \n\n\n\n\n \n This is a closed\, high-level session between the political and administrative leadership of CoGTA and a select group of CEOs and Board Chairs. \nThe dialogue will be concise\, strategic and action-oriented\, aimed at: \n\nTesting the investability and implementation feasibility of the proposed reforms\nIdentifying priority areas for public–private collaboration\nConsolidating a clear business position to inform the final White Paper\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n This engagement represents the final structured opportunity for organised business to influence the policy direction before it is finalised and submitted to Cabinet for approval. \n \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: Tuesday\, 10 March 2026Time:09:00 to 13:00 (SAST)Platform: Centurion URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/activating-water-stewardship-through-the-international-water-stewardship-standard-aws-standard/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Activating-Water-Stewardship-Through-the-International-Water-Stewardship-Standard-AWS-Standard.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR