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Strategic stewardship, disciplined growth and African leadership with global relevance 🌍🌐Improx Group International is a...
11/08/2026

Strategic stewardship, disciplined growth and African leadership with global relevance 🌍🌐

Improx Group International is a founder-led strategic holding and governance platform providing oversight, intellectual property stewardship, and selective operational support across a portfolio of operating companies and aligned affiliates in financial services, technology, and property development. The Group exists to strengthen governance, align capital, and preserve ex*****on discipline, while allowing each operating entity to retain regulatory independence, operational focus, and market-specific ex*****on capability. Under the leadership of their Founder & Chairman by HRH Prince Vusi Dlamini Snr, Improx Group International believes in patient capital, purposeful growth, and partnerships built on mutual respect and institutional trust 🤝.

Read all about Improx Group International in our 26th edition of the Top Empowerment publication 🤩!
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The Intersection of Between Public Procurement and B-BBEEBy Eustace Mashimbye, Chief Executive Officer of Proudly South ...
09/07/2026

The Intersection of Between Public Procurement and B-BBEE
By Eustace Mashimbye, Chief Executive Officer of Proudly South African

The landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court that declared the country’s procurement regulations, specifically the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017, to be invalid and inconsistent with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), has inadvertently dealt a severe blow to efforts aimed at leveraging the state's massive procurement war chest to drive local procurement and accelerate industrialisation in the designated economic sectors already earmarked for preferential procurement.

While admittedly this momentous verdict was precipitated by the inclusion of pre-qualification criteria as outlined in the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act, we hope that the inclusion of local procurement in any request for quotations (RFQ) would provide impetus to the scaling up of local industries down the value chain and accelerate the inclusion of home-grown companies in the state’s supply chain.

📌 Read the full article from the latest edition here: https://hubs.la/Q04p1mTn0

The Case for Authentic Public-private Partnerships in Building South Africa's Future 🇿🇦✍️ By Videsha Proothveerajh, Dire...
07/07/2026

The Case for Authentic Public-private Partnerships in Building South Africa's Future 🇿🇦
✍️ By Videsha Proothveerajh, Director of Vodacom Business

South Africa faces challenges of unprecedented complexity. Our water systems are losing nearly 40% of supply through inefficiency and theft. Energy demand continues to outpace supply. Citizens need access to government services without visiting physical offices. Municipalities struggle to collect revenue while maintaining essential infrastructure. These aren't problems that any single entity, whether government or private sector, can solve alone.

This reality has led to a growing recognition that public-private partnerships (PPPs) is no longer an option, but a necessity. We know that not all partnerships are equal. The difference between those that transform societies and those that disappoint lies in the fundamental shift of moving from transactional relationships to genuine collaboration built on shared purpose and mutual trust.

Read the full article from the latest edition of Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companies here: https://hubs.la/Q04nLh8R0

B-BBEE Landscape Evolution: An Opportunity For Economic Inclusion 🇿🇦✍️ By Livhuhani Mukhithi, Director: B-BBEE Policy, A...
06/07/2026

B-BBEE Landscape Evolution: An Opportunity For Economic Inclusion 🇿🇦
✍️ By Livhuhani Mukhithi, Director: B-BBEE Policy, Advocacy & Institutional Management at The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition South Africa

The evolution of B-BBEE policy, legislative framework and institutional mechanisms has largely been triggered by the continuous test of its efficacy in the face of unrelenting scrutiny and opposition to its implementation. With the early iteration of BEE in the 1990s and early 2000s premised largely on ownership acquisition, was this focus not narrow and limited to the ideal of economic redistribution and inclusion. The gravitation towards Broad-Based BEE proved that fundamental transformation of the patterns of ownership of the mainstream of the country’s economy was necessary.

This change of approach appreciated the power of elements such as Management Control, Skills Development and Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD). Also contained in these changes was the codification of these elements to enable measurement of contribution by mainstream economic actors to the noble idea of economic transformation. The Amended Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of Good Practice of 2013, which became effective in 2015, introduced a new scorecard that had five elements: ownership, management control, skills development, enterprise and supplier development (ESD) and socio-economic development.

📌 Read the full article from the latest edition of Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companies here: https://hubs.la/Q04nBz870

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Employment Equity Compliance: Enforcement Is Here - Is Your Business Inspection-ready?✍️ By Frik Boonzaaier, Human Capit...
30/06/2026

Employment Equity Compliance: Enforcement Is Here - Is Your Business Inspection-ready?
✍️ By Frik Boonzaaier, Human Capital Transformation Specialist, The BEEChamber

South Africa’s first reporting cycle under the amended Employment Equity Act, now incorporating sectoral numerical targets, has officially closed. This signals the beginning of a significantly intensified enforcement period for employers across the country.

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has been explicit: additional inspectors are actively being trained, which means the chance of a compliance inspection has risen sharply. When an inspection takes place, failure to comply will carry heavy consequences. Fines for initial contraventions begin at R1.5-million per offence and can climb as high as 2% of annual turnover.

📌 Read the full article from the latest edition here: https://hubs.la/Q04n2QMG0

30/06/2026

A huge thank you to Jenna Clifford Designs for partnering with us at the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2026.

From a legacy rooted in craftsmanship and purpose to a continued commitment to transformation and impact, your presence added something truly special to this year’s experience.

We appreciate the support, the partnership, and the beautiful way you continue to celebrate excellence.

Interview With Hon. Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition 🇿🇦🤝As our country navigates a rapidly changin...
26/06/2026

Interview With Hon. Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition 🇿🇦🤝

As our country navigates a rapidly changing geo-political landscape, the conversation around transformation, industrialisation, inclusive growth and competition has taken on renewed energy. Honourable Parks Tau’s The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition South Africa carries the responsibility of driving both economic growth and meaningful participation in the South African economy. Since his appointment to this crucial role in 2024, Minister Tau has consistently argued that economic transformation remains both a constitutional imperative and a critical component of South Africa’s growth agenda.

In this exclusive interview, Minister Tau reflects on the state of economic transformation in South Africa, the role of B-BBEE in driving inclusive growth, the opportunities and challenges facing black-owned businesses and how South Africa can build a more competitive economy that delivers prosperity for all.

📌 Read the full cover story from the latest edition of Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companies here: https://hubs.la/Q04mPhCs0

The Transformation Fund: Revisiting The Historical Problem of Access to Capital For Black Businesses 💰🇿🇦✍️ By Tshediso M...
24/06/2026

The Transformation Fund: Revisiting The Historical Problem of Access to Capital For Black Businesses 💰🇿🇦
✍️ By Tshediso Matona, B-BBEE Commissioner

South Africa’s democratic transition was not only a political project, it was also an economic one. The promise of democracy carried with it the expectation that millions of black South Africans, long excluded from meaningful participation in the economy, would finally gain access to opportunities, ownership, finance, and productive economic activity. More than three decades later, the question of economic transformation remains one of the defining issues of our national discourse.

This 25th edition of Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companies provides an important opportunity to reflect on the progress made, the challenges that remain, and the work still required to build a more inclusive and equitable economy. It is fitting that this milestone edition is launched at a time when South Africa is once again engaged in a robust debate about the future of economic transformation and the instruments required to deepen inclusion.

📌 Read the full article from the latest edition of Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companies here: https://hubs.la/Q04msgmB0

Welcome to the 25th Edition of Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companies 🤩For 25 years, Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companie...
22/06/2026

Welcome to the 25th Edition of Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companies 🤩

For 25 years, Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companies has tracked the changes, potential, growth, challenges and successes of transformation in South Africa – and while this is a journey with kilometres still to go, we have made momentous strides since 1994. This celebratory 25th edition’s front Cover Icon is Minister of The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition South Africa, Honourable Parks Tau, who joined us last week at the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference for the unveiling of the Cover! The Foreword is penned by BEE Commissioner and long time Contributor, Tshediso Matona.

Inside we have an impressive array of thought leaders, including Professor Bonang Mohale, Chancellor of University of Free State; Livhuhani Mukhithi, Director: B-BBEE Policy, Advocacy and Institutional Management,dtic; Eustace Mashimbye, CEO, Proudly South African; Monde Ndlovu, Managing Director, Black Management Forum; Ravi Naidoo, CEO, Youth Employment Service; Reona Strydom, Technical Specialist, The BEEChamber; Thulani Dube, Head of Innovation and Advancement - Cornerstone Institute; and Videsha Proothveerajh, Director of Vodacom Business. For an in-depth look at how key sectors in the economy are faring on their transformation journey, please turn to the important sector overviews and in keeping with our focus on celebrating success, we bring you the winners of the 2025 Nedbank Top Empowerment Awards.

The featured articles cover important topics such as Enterprise Supply Chain Development; Transformation in Sport; Digital Transformation; the Just Transition; Skills Training and Development; and Employment Equity. Our publication would not be complete without the researched Index of Empowered Companies, and a big thanks to the Top Empowerment Certified Organisations, who share their success stories in these pages👏.

Read the 25th edition of Impumelelo: Top Empowerment Companies here: https://hubs.la/Q04m76lS0

From our amazing team - we hope you enjoy the read!
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Youth leadership today is increasingly defined by a balance between governance, professional expertise, and a deep commi...
15/06/2026

Youth leadership today is increasingly defined by a balance between governance, professional expertise, and a deep commitment to community impact.

Cllr Ilza Le Minnie, Western Cape Provincial Chairperson of the SALGA Youth Commission and Councillor at Swartland Municipality, joins the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2026 to contribute to the conversation around intergenerational leadership, governance, and the evolving meaning of transformation in South Africa.

An admitted attorney and entrepreneur, Ilza brings a dual perspective from both legal practice and local government leadership. As the founder and director of Le Minnie Attorneys http://Inc., she has built experience across criminal law, family law, and estates administration, while also serving in senior leadership roles within the legal sector.

In local government, she holds key oversight and governance responsibilities, including chairing committees focused on municipal finance and administration, as well as public accounts and oversight at district level. Her leadership within the SALGA Youth Commission reflects a strong commitment to youth empowerment, ethical governance, and inclusive decision-making.

Currently completing her MBA, she continues to strengthen her expertise in strategic leadership and organisational development, with a focus on building accountable and future-ready institutions.

Her perspective adds an important voice to discussions on how younger leaders are reshaping governance and transformation in South Africa.

🎟️ Join the conversation at the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2026: https://hubs.la/Q04lcyYc0
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