Industry leaders in South Africa's mining sector have gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the Joburg  Indaba 2023. The event is taking place under the theme: "investing in resources and Mining Africa". The mining industry plays a major role in the economy of Africa's most industrious country.

Topics being discussed at the event range from the country's power crisis and the freight rail infrastructure. Bernard Swanepoel, Chairman of the Indaba spoke to Thami Ngubeni....

Industry leaders in South Africa's mining sector have gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the Joburg  Indaba 2023. The event is taking place under the theme: "investing in resources and Mining Africa". The mining industry plays a major role in the economy of Africa's most industrious country.
Topics being discussed at the event range from the country's power crisis and the freight rail infrastructure. Bernard Swanepoel, Chairman of the Indaba spoke to Thami Ngubeni....

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Joburg  Indaba 2023 underway is South Africa's Gauteng province

In this week’s Standard Bank slot, we turn our attention to the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo, taking place on the 16th and 17th in Johannesburg, South Africa. Standard Bank is the headline sponsor of this annual event, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to strengthening the domestic economy through localisation and SME empowerment.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Nokhanyo Ntshingila, Senior Manager for Enterprise & Supplier Development Programmes at Business and Commercial Banking South Africa at Standard Bank Group.

In this week&rsquo;s Standard Bank slot, we turn our attention to the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit &amp; Expo, taking place on the 16th and 17th in Johannesburg, South Africa. Standard Bank is the headline sponsor of this annual event, reaffirming the bank&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening the domestic economy through localisation and SME empowerment.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Nokhanyo Ntshingila, Senior Manager for Enterprise &amp; Supplier Development Programmes at Business and Commercial Banking South Africa at Standard Bank Group.

Standard Bank reaffirms its commitment to empowering SMEs through the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo

The Icebolethu Foundation has, over the past seven years, actively empowered Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through targeted initiatives, including its signature eKasi Business Fair and Supplier Development Programme. These programmes aim to integrate township and rural businesses into the broader economy by offering access to markets, mentorship and funding opportunities.


Most recently, the Icebolethu Foundation launched a new initiative in partnership with public‑ and private‑sector companies to help SMMEs scale their operations and drive job creation.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Ayanda Mcoyi, Manager at the Icebolethu Foundation.

The Icebolethu Foundation has, over the past seven years, actively empowered Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through targeted initiatives, including its signature eKasi Business Fair and Supplier Development Programme. These programmes aim to integrate township and rural businesses into the broader economy by offering access to markets, mentorship and funding opportunities.
 Most recently, the Icebolethu Foundation launched a new initiative in partnership with public‑ and private‑sector companies to help SMMEs scale their operations and drive job creation.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Ayanda Mcoyi, Manager at the Icebolethu Foundation.

SME Feature: Icebolethu Foundation’s eKasi Business Fair and Supplier Development Programme

South Africa’s economy recorded modest growth in the final quarter of 2025. Figures released by Statistics South Africa show that Gross Domestic Product grew by 0.4%, up slightly from 0.3% in the third quarter.


Channel Africa’s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, reports.

South Africa&rsquo;s economy recorded modest growth in the final quarter of 2025. Figures released by Statistics South Africa show that Gross Domestic Product grew by 0.4%, up slightly from 0.3% in the third quarter.
 Channel Africa&rsquo;s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, reports.

Joburg Indaba 2023 underway is South Africa's Gauteng province

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