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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260709T163000
DTSTAMP:20260619T101304Z
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:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\,GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector. \nSouth Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation\, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand the national grid. The plan envisions the addition of 56GW new capacity\, 14\,500 kilometers of new transmission lines and 210 transformers over the next decade. R112Bn has been approved for the TDP until 2030.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        This expansion is critical to alleviate current grid constraints that hinder the integration of renewable energy sources\, particularly from regions like the Northern\, Western\, and Eastern Cape. The successful implementation of the TDP is pivotal for ensuring energy security and supporting South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        The country possesses the capability to locally produce a significant portion of the components required for the transmission and distribution value chain\, including powerline-related products and components. Leveraging this capacity can stimulate industrial growth\, create employment opportunities\, and reduce reliance on imports. Alignment of the TDP with industrial policy objectives can bolster growth in the heavy manufacturing sector through various incentives and enhance the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the shifting global market.     \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        \nWe will illuminate the nexus of grid expansion and industrial development: To build shared understanding of how the TDP can be a powerful catalyst for reindustrialisation\, localisation\, and economic resilience.\nWe will highlight key opportunities: To present actionable insights on the role of local manufacturers in supplying components. \nWe will foster dialogue: To initiate discussion among business\, government\, and civil society on how to align industrial policy\, procurement strategies\, skills development\, and financing to support the localisation of grid infrastructure and to build a collaborative foundation for advancing a just and job-rich energy transition.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speaker Line Up            \n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nAlex McNamara: Environment Unit Head\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nGregor Schmorl: Climate Cluster Coordinator\, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nKabir Singh: Chief Engineer\, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)\nTafadzwa Chibanguza: CEO (designate)\, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)\nMarco Vieira: Technical Director\, Prime Africa ® Consult\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                                            Programme                                        \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                                            Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/activating-water-stewardship-through-the-international-water-stewardship-standard-aws-standard/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T140643Z
CREATED:20260629T134247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T140643Z
UID:27599-1784192400-1784201400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:NBI C-Suite Roundtable: Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\,GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector. \nSouth Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation\, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand the national grid. The plan envisions the addition of 56GW new capacity\, 14\,500 kilometers of new transmission lines and 210 transformers over the next decade. R112Bn has been approved for the TDP until 2030.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        This expansion is critical to alleviate current grid constraints that hinder the integration of renewable energy sources\, particularly from regions like the Northern\, Western\, and Eastern Cape. The successful implementation of the TDP is pivotal for ensuring energy security and supporting South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        The country possesses the capability to locally produce a significant portion of the components required for the transmission and distribution value chain\, including powerline-related products and components. Leveraging this capacity can stimulate industrial growth\, create employment opportunities\, and reduce reliance on imports. Alignment of the TDP with industrial policy objectives can bolster growth in the heavy manufacturing sector through various incentives and enhance the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the shifting global market.     \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        \nWe will illuminate the nexus of grid expansion and industrial development: To build shared understanding of how the TDP can be a powerful catalyst for reindustrialisation\, localisation\, and economic resilience.\nWe will highlight key opportunities: To present actionable insights on the role of local manufacturers in supplying components. \nWe will foster dialogue: To initiate discussion among business\, government\, and civil society on how to align industrial policy\, procurement strategies\, skills development\, and financing to support the localisation of grid infrastructure and to build a collaborative foundation for advancing a just and job-rich energy transition.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speaker Line Up            \n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nAlex McNamara: Environment Unit Head\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nGregor Schmorl: Climate Cluster Coordinator\, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nKabir Singh: Chief Engineer\, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)\nTafadzwa Chibanguza: CEO (designate)\, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)\nMarco Vieira: Technical Director\, Prime Africa ® Consult\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                                            Programme                                        \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                                            Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nbi-c-suite-roundtable-johannesburg/
LOCATION:Gaiuteng
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260722T125325Z
CREATED:20260722T125011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T125325Z
UID:27812-1785402000-1785409200@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Operation Vulindlela II: Unlocking Business Participation in South Africa’s Reform Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\,GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector. \nSouth Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation\, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand the national grid. The plan envisions the addition of 56GW new capacity\, 14\,500 kilometers of new transmission lines and 210 transformers over the next decade. R112Bn has been approved for the TDP until 2030.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        This expansion is critical to alleviate current grid constraints that hinder the integration of renewable energy sources\, particularly from regions like the Northern\, Western\, and Eastern Cape. The successful implementation of the TDP is pivotal for ensuring energy security and supporting South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        The country possesses the capability to locally produce a significant portion of the components required for the transmission and distribution value chain\, including powerline-related products and components. Leveraging this capacity can stimulate industrial growth\, create employment opportunities\, and reduce reliance on imports. Alignment of the TDP with industrial policy objectives can bolster growth in the heavy manufacturing sector through various incentives and enhance the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the shifting global market.     \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        \nWe will illuminate the nexus of grid expansion and industrial development: To build shared understanding of how the TDP can be a powerful catalyst for reindustrialisation\, localisation\, and economic resilience.\nWe will highlight key opportunities: To present actionable insights on the role of local manufacturers in supplying components. \nWe will foster dialogue: To initiate discussion among business\, government\, and civil society on how to align industrial policy\, procurement strategies\, skills development\, and financing to support the localisation of grid infrastructure and to build a collaborative foundation for advancing a just and job-rich energy transition.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speaker Line Up            \n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nAlex McNamara: Environment Unit Head\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nGregor Schmorl: Climate Cluster Coordinator\, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nKabir Singh: Chief Engineer\, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)\nTafadzwa Chibanguza: CEO (designate)\, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)\nMarco Vieira: Technical Director\, Prime Africa ® Consult\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                                            Programme                                        \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                                            Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-operation-vulindlela-ii-unlocking-business-participation-in-south-africas-reform-agenda/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Unlocking-Business-Participation-in-South-Africas-Reform-Agenda.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260904T125222Z
CREATED:20260902T070522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T125222Z
UID:28363-1789117200-1789124400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Invitation: Urgent opportunity for official input - Mandatory Sustainability Reporting coming soon\, are you ready?
DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\,GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector. \nSouth Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation\, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand the national grid. The plan envisions the addition of 56GW new capacity\, 14\,500 kilometers of new transmission lines and 210 transformers over the next decade. R112Bn has been approved for the TDP until 2030.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        This expansion is critical to alleviate current grid constraints that hinder the integration of renewable energy sources\, particularly from regions like the Northern\, Western\, and Eastern Cape. The successful implementation of the TDP is pivotal for ensuring energy security and supporting South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        The country possesses the capability to locally produce a significant portion of the components required for the transmission and distribution value chain\, including powerline-related products and components. Leveraging this capacity can stimulate industrial growth\, create employment opportunities\, and reduce reliance on imports. Alignment of the TDP with industrial policy objectives can bolster growth in the heavy manufacturing sector through various incentives and enhance the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the shifting global market.     \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        \nWe will illuminate the nexus of grid expansion and industrial development: To build shared understanding of how the TDP can be a powerful catalyst for reindustrialisation\, localisation\, and economic resilience.\nWe will highlight key opportunities: To present actionable insights on the role of local manufacturers in supplying components. \nWe will foster dialogue: To initiate discussion among business\, government\, and civil society on how to align industrial policy\, procurement strategies\, skills development\, and financing to support the localisation of grid infrastructure and to build a collaborative foundation for advancing a just and job-rich energy transition.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speaker Line Up            \n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nAlex McNamara: Environment Unit Head\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nGregor Schmorl: Climate Cluster Coordinator\, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nKabir Singh: Chief Engineer\, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)\nTafadzwa Chibanguza: CEO (designate)\, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)\nMarco Vieira: Technical Director\, Prime Africa ® Consult\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                                            Programme                                        \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                                            Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/urgent-opportunity-for-official-input-mandatory-sustainability-reporting-coming-soon-are-you-ready/
LOCATION:MS Teams Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0e6f13c7-70a0-4713-8055-964e3a4ca901.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260911T124500
DTSTAMP:20260813T132240Z
CREATED:20260813T122717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T132240Z
UID:28234-1789124400-1789130700@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Nature-Based Solutions for Addressing Business Risks
DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\,GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector. \nSouth Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation\, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand the national grid. The plan envisions the addition of 56GW new capacity\, 14\,500 kilometers of new transmission lines and 210 transformers over the next decade. R112Bn has been approved for the TDP until 2030.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        This expansion is critical to alleviate current grid constraints that hinder the integration of renewable energy sources\, particularly from regions like the Northern\, Western\, and Eastern Cape. The successful implementation of the TDP is pivotal for ensuring energy security and supporting South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        The country possesses the capability to locally produce a significant portion of the components required for the transmission and distribution value chain\, including powerline-related products and components. Leveraging this capacity can stimulate industrial growth\, create employment opportunities\, and reduce reliance on imports. Alignment of the TDP with industrial policy objectives can bolster growth in the heavy manufacturing sector through various incentives and enhance the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the shifting global market.     \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        \nWe will illuminate the nexus of grid expansion and industrial development: To build shared understanding of how the TDP can be a powerful catalyst for reindustrialisation\, localisation\, and economic resilience.\nWe will highlight key opportunities: To present actionable insights on the role of local manufacturers in supplying components. \nWe will foster dialogue: To initiate discussion among business\, government\, and civil society on how to align industrial policy\, procurement strategies\, skills development\, and financing to support the localisation of grid infrastructure and to build a collaborative foundation for advancing a just and job-rich energy transition.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speaker Line Up            \n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nAlex McNamara: Environment Unit Head\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nGregor Schmorl: Climate Cluster Coordinator\, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nKabir Singh: Chief Engineer\, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)\nTafadzwa Chibanguza: CEO (designate)\, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)\nMarco Vieira: Technical Director\, Prime Africa ® Consult\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                                            Programme                                        \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                                            Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/nature-based-solutions-for-addressing-business-risks/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Nature-Based-Solutions-for-Addressing-Business-Risks.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260922T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260915T130348Z
CREATED:20260825T132643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T130348Z
UID:28291-1790065800-1790082000@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Climate Talk: South Africa’s Industrial Development Strategy 2026 Opportunities for German and South African Businesses to Advance Industrial Decarbonisation
DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\,GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector. \nSouth Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation\, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand the national grid. The plan envisions the addition of 56GW new capacity\, 14\,500 kilometers of new transmission lines and 210 transformers over the next decade. R112Bn has been approved for the TDP until 2030.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        This expansion is critical to alleviate current grid constraints that hinder the integration of renewable energy sources\, particularly from regions like the Northern\, Western\, and Eastern Cape. The successful implementation of the TDP is pivotal for ensuring energy security and supporting South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        The country possesses the capability to locally produce a significant portion of the components required for the transmission and distribution value chain\, including powerline-related products and components. Leveraging this capacity can stimulate industrial growth\, create employment opportunities\, and reduce reliance on imports. Alignment of the TDP with industrial policy objectives can bolster growth in the heavy manufacturing sector through various incentives and enhance the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the shifting global market.     \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        \nWe will illuminate the nexus of grid expansion and industrial development: To build shared understanding of how the TDP can be a powerful catalyst for reindustrialisation\, localisation\, and economic resilience.\nWe will highlight key opportunities: To present actionable insights on the role of local manufacturers in supplying components. \nWe will foster dialogue: To initiate discussion among business\, government\, and civil society on how to align industrial policy\, procurement strategies\, skills development\, and financing to support the localisation of grid infrastructure and to build a collaborative foundation for advancing a just and job-rich energy transition.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speaker Line Up            \n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nAlex McNamara: Environment Unit Head\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nGregor Schmorl: Climate Cluster Coordinator\, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nKabir Singh: Chief Engineer\, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)\nTafadzwa Chibanguza: CEO (designate)\, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)\nMarco Vieira: Technical Director\, Prime Africa ® Consult\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                                            Programme                                        \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                                            Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/south-africas-industrial-development-strategy-2026-opportunities-for-german-and-south-african-businesses-to-advance-industrial-decarbonisation/
LOCATION:Gaiuteng
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260923T103000
DTSTAMP:20260918T071610Z
CREATED:20260910T091908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T071610Z
UID:28395-1790154000-1790159400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Moving Beyond Policy: What Does Effective GBV Prevention Look Like in Practice?
DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\,GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector. \nSouth Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation\, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand the national grid. The plan envisions the addition of 56GW new capacity\, 14\,500 kilometers of new transmission lines and 210 transformers over the next decade. R112Bn has been approved for the TDP until 2030.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        This expansion is critical to alleviate current grid constraints that hinder the integration of renewable energy sources\, particularly from regions like the Northern\, Western\, and Eastern Cape. The successful implementation of the TDP is pivotal for ensuring energy security and supporting South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        The country possesses the capability to locally produce a significant portion of the components required for the transmission and distribution value chain\, including powerline-related products and components. Leveraging this capacity can stimulate industrial growth\, create employment opportunities\, and reduce reliance on imports. Alignment of the TDP with industrial policy objectives can bolster growth in the heavy manufacturing sector through various incentives and enhance the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the shifting global market.     \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        \nWe will illuminate the nexus of grid expansion and industrial development: To build shared understanding of how the TDP can be a powerful catalyst for reindustrialisation\, localisation\, and economic resilience.\nWe will highlight key opportunities: To present actionable insights on the role of local manufacturers in supplying components. \nWe will foster dialogue: To initiate discussion among business\, government\, and civil society on how to align industrial policy\, procurement strategies\, skills development\, and financing to support the localisation of grid infrastructure and to build a collaborative foundation for advancing a just and job-rich energy transition.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speaker Line Up            \n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nAlex McNamara: Environment Unit Head\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nGregor Schmorl: Climate Cluster Coordinator\, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nKabir Singh: Chief Engineer\, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)\nTafadzwa Chibanguza: CEO (designate)\, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)\nMarco Vieira: Technical Director\, Prime Africa ® Consult\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                                            Programme                                        \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                                            Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-thought-leadership-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Thought-Leadership-Webinar.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261002T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T100817Z
CREATED:20260910T100120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T100817Z
UID:28413-1790933400-1790942400@www.nbi.org.za
SUMMARY:Member Only Invitation - NBI Membership Council 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\,GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector. \nSouth Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation\, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand the national grid. The plan envisions the addition of 56GW new capacity\, 14\,500 kilometers of new transmission lines and 210 transformers over the next decade. R112Bn has been approved for the TDP until 2030.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        This expansion is critical to alleviate current grid constraints that hinder the integration of renewable energy sources\, particularly from regions like the Northern\, Western\, and Eastern Cape. The successful implementation of the TDP is pivotal for ensuring energy security and supporting South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        The country possesses the capability to locally produce a significant portion of the components required for the transmission and distribution value chain\, including powerline-related products and components. Leveraging this capacity can stimulate industrial growth\, create employment opportunities\, and reduce reliance on imports. Alignment of the TDP with industrial policy objectives can bolster growth in the heavy manufacturing sector through various incentives and enhance the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the shifting global market.     \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        \nWe will illuminate the nexus of grid expansion and industrial development: To build shared understanding of how the TDP can be a powerful catalyst for reindustrialisation\, localisation\, and economic resilience.\nWe will highlight key opportunities: To present actionable insights on the role of local manufacturers in supplying components. \nWe will foster dialogue: To initiate discussion among business\, government\, and civil society on how to align industrial policy\, procurement strategies\, skills development\, and financing to support the localisation of grid infrastructure and to build a collaborative foundation for advancing a just and job-rich energy transition.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speaker Line Up            \n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nAlex McNamara: Environment Unit Head\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nGregor Schmorl: Climate Cluster Coordinator\, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nKabir Singh: Chief Engineer\, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)\nTafadzwa Chibanguza: CEO (designate)\, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)\nMarco Vieira: Technical Director\, Prime Africa ® Consult\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                                            Programme                                        \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                                            Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/member-only-invitation-nbi-membership-council-2026/
LOCATION:Gaiuteng
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261013T080000
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SUMMARY:Invitation: Green Livelihoods Summit
DESCRIPTION:Dear Valued Stakeholder\, \nThe National Business Initiative (NBI)\,GIZ and Prime Africa Consult invite you to a dialogue on how the scale of the Transmission Development Plan (TDP) presents a unique opportunity to revitalise South Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector. \nSouth Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation\, with the TDP 2024 – 2032 outlining an ambitious roadmap to expand the national grid. The plan envisions the addition of 56GW new capacity\, 14\,500 kilometers of new transmission lines and 210 transformers over the next decade. R112Bn has been approved for the TDP until 2030.     \n\n        \n                    \n                \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        This expansion is critical to alleviate current grid constraints that hinder the integration of renewable energy sources\, particularly from regions like the Northern\, Western\, and Eastern Cape. The successful implementation of the TDP is pivotal for ensuring energy security and supporting South Africa’s commitment to a just energy transition.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                            \n                \n                    \n\n        \n        The country possesses the capability to locally produce a significant portion of the components required for the transmission and distribution value chain\, including powerline-related products and components. Leveraging this capacity can stimulate industrial growth\, create employment opportunities\, and reduce reliance on imports. Alignment of the TDP with industrial policy objectives can bolster growth in the heavy manufacturing sector through various incentives and enhance the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the shifting global market.     \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        \nWe will illuminate the nexus of grid expansion and industrial development: To build shared understanding of how the TDP can be a powerful catalyst for reindustrialisation\, localisation\, and economic resilience.\nWe will highlight key opportunities: To present actionable insights on the role of local manufacturers in supplying components. \nWe will foster dialogue: To initiate discussion among business\, government\, and civil society on how to align industrial policy\, procurement strategies\, skills development\, and financing to support the localisation of grid infrastructure and to build a collaborative foundation for advancing a just and job-rich energy transition.\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speaker Line Up            \n    \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        \nAlex McNamara: Environment Unit Head\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nGregor Schmorl: Climate Cluster Coordinator\, The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nKabir Singh: Chief Engineer\, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)\nTafadzwa Chibanguza: CEO (designate)\, Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA)\nMarco Vieira: Technical Director\, Prime Africa ® Consult\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                                            Programme                                        \n                \n                    \n                        \n                                                                            Click Here to Register
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/invitation-green-livelihoods-summit/
LOCATION:Gaiuteng
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