Catherine Black, one of the co-authors of Small Business, Big Plans chats about the book's key learnings for people in business

Catherine Black, one of the co-authors of Small Business, Big Plans chats about the book's key learnings for people in business

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Catherine Black on 'Small Business, Big Plans' .01 June 2023

With global oil prices rising and tensions in the Middle East escalating, concerns around fuel security and increasing living costs are growing in South Africa. In this conversation, Prof. Vally Padayachee shares expert insights on the country’s current fuel stability, potential risks ahead, and the impact of rising fuel and electricity prices on consumers. A clear and informative look at what South Africans can expect in an uncertain energy landscape.

With global oil prices rising and tensions in the Middle East escalating, concerns around fuel security and increasing living costs are growing in South Africa. In this conversation, Prof. Vally Padayachee shares expert insights on the country&rsquo;s current fuel stability, potential risks ahead, and the impact of rising fuel and electricity prices on consumers. A clear and informative look at what South Africans can expect in an uncertain energy landscape.

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Africa’s social enterprises are driving inclusive growth, creating millions of jobs, and empowering women and youth across the continent. In this episode, Francisco Da Silva shares insights on the sector’s rapid rise, key challenges like access to finance, and what to expect from the upcoming Change The World 2026 showcase in Cape Town.

Africa&rsquo;s social enterprises are driving inclusive growth, creating millions of jobs, and empowering women and youth across the continent. In this episode, Francisco Da Silva shares insights on the sector&rsquo;s rapid rise, key challenges like access to finance, and what to expect from the upcoming Change The World 2026 showcase in Cape Town.

Powering Africa’s Future: The Rise of Social Enterprises - 19 March 2026

This episode explores South Africa’s growing hunger crisis and how the Kolisi Foundation is making a difference through community kitchens. Mahlatse Mashua shares insights on food insecurity, the impact of grassroots initiatives, and the importance of collaboration to ensure sustainable access to food for vulnerable communities.

This episode explores South Africa&rsquo;s growing hunger crisis and how the Kolisi Foundation is making a difference through community kitchens. Mahlatse Mashua shares insights on food insecurity, the impact of grassroots initiatives, and the importance of collaboration to ensure sustainable access to food for vulnerable communities.

Catherine Black on 'Small Business, Big Plans' .01 June 2023

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