BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Business Initiative - ECPv6.17.5.1//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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260612T123000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070655Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T100000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T055753Z CREATED:20260615T060823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T055753Z UID:27548-1782295200-1782304200@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Practical Complementarity between SBTN and TNFD 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/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:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260630T053820Z CREATED:20260630T053208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T053820Z UID:27617-1782464400-1782478800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Bridging the Skills Gap for ESCOs and EPC Practitioners to Accelerate South Africa’s Just Energy Transition 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/bridging-the-skills-gap-for-escos-and-epc-practitioners-to-accelerate-south-africas-just-energy-transition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bridging-the-Skills-Gap-for-ESCOs-and-EPC-Practitioners-to-Accelerate-South-Africas-Just-Energy-Transition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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)\, 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/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 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)\, 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-c-suite-roundtable-johannesburg/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NBI-C-Suite-Roundtable.jpg END:VEVENT 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)\, 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-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)\, 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/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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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)\, 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-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 END:VEVENT 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)\, 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/south-africas-industrial-development-strategy-2026-opportunities-for-german-and-south-african-businesses-to-advance-industrial-decarbonisation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/South-Africas-Industrial-Development-Strategy-2026.jpg 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)\, 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-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)\, 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/member-only-invitation-nbi-membership-council-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/NBI-Membership-Council-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261013T080000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260826T134949Z CREATED:20260826T134349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T134949Z UID:28311-1791878400-1791910800@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation: Green Livelihoods Summit 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-green-livelihoods-summit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Green-Livelihoods-Summit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261020T090000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20261020T160000 DTSTAMP:20260930T135319Z CREATED:20260930T134134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T135319Z UID:28674-1792486800-1792512000@www.nbi.org.za SUMMARY:Invitation: JUST SA Business Symposium: Enhancing private sector contributions toward the Just Transition in Mpumalanga 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/just-sa-business-symposium-enhancing-private-sector-contributions-toward-the-just-transition-in-mpumalanga/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nbi.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/JUST-SA-Business-Symposium.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR