BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.16.3//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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 CREATED:20260209T094747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T113213Z UID:26389-1772096400-1772109000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:NBI AGM Membership Council 2026 DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 CREATED:20260305T091300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T092218Z UID:26594-1773133200-1773147600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:White Paper Event March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 CREATED:20260209T091154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T071227Z UID:26376-1773914400-1773921600@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:The Road to COP31: Opportunities for Business Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 CREATED:20260318T060659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T080131Z UID:26662-1774429200-1774454400@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation EEPBIP-ESCo Awareness Raising Match-Making Networking Session DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 CREATED:20260520T063505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T130843Z UID:27374-1779438600-1779454800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Nkangala district municipality Just Transition project launch DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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:20260609T233118 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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, is delighted to invite you to the online launch of the WeDare Network GBV Repository for the Private Sector. The WeDare Network is an international\, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary network that aims to facilitate catalytic partnerships and provide innovative approaches to address the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). \nOver the past two years the network has been instrumental in developing a knowledge platform called the WeDare  GBV Repository – an information platform that is accessible and unapologetic about confronting GBV in South Africa. The Repository is a pioneering digital platform designed to amplify learning\, share innovative information and build collective action on GBV prevention\, response and strategies in the private sector. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n The launch will introduce the platform’s purpose\, demonstrate how to contribute content using practical tools and spotlight powerful case studies and multimedia from our first cohort of company champions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n It will also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow champions\, organisations and changemakers to leverage a sense of urgency and harness bold ideas that challenge the status quo through collective activism to confront GBV. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n What to expect \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \nA live reveal and walkthrough of the WeDare GBV Repository.\nA panel discussion featuring case studies from our first cohort of companies sharing what it took to disrupt GBV in their respective organisations.\nAn open call for contributions – your organisation’s story could be next!\n\nJoin us as we unite voices\, share stories and catalyse action! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Event Registration 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 END:VCALENDAR