September 9, 2011
Advertorial: BOFE
The 2011 Business and Opportunities Franchise Expo (BOFE) is expected to draw entrepreneurs and influential business owners from across the country.
Posted by StaffWriter at 8:32 AM
August 4, 2011
See your SME or franchise meet its potential
The annual Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo (BOFE) which takes place at the Coca-Cola Dome next month provides an ideal networking opportunity for those involved in the franchise and small business sphere.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:17 AM
July 28, 2011
Private Sector Initiative Set To Drive Africa's Growth
The African Management Services Company (AMSCO ) will on 03 August 2011 host a cocktail dinner for dignitaries and delegates of the 2nd Africa Governance, Leadership and Management Convention 2011, that runs under theme " Harnessing Business Growth and Human Development in the 21st Century in Africa: Claiming the Second Decade. The cocktail will take place at Sarova Whitesands in Mombasa, Kenya.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:43 AM
June 13, 2011
Preferential Procurement Workshop
Commerce Edge Procurement Training strikes the right chord with an intensive workshop on Preferential Procurement, Enterprise Development and BBBEE Scorecards for purchasing professionals, financial managers and buyers.
Posted by StaffWriter at 1:43 PM
May 26, 2011
Conference on fronting
The Association of BEE Verification Agencies (Abva) will next Wednesday host a day-long conference on The role of Verification Agencies in Detecting and Reporting Fronting at the Inanda Club, in Johannesburg.
Posted by StaffWriter at 11:49 AM
May 13, 2011
Five Tips for Verification
After years of building up one's BEE scorecard to ensure compliance; a rocky BEE verification process can be both frustrating and disheartening for companies undergoing this legislative requirement.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:56 AM
March 18, 2011
Migrant workers and their families at risk of missing out on social security benefits in southern Africa
The Southern Africa Trust in partnership with the Centre for International and Comparative Labour and Social Security Law (CICLASS) at the University of Johannesburg and the International Labour Organization (ILO) will on 25 March 2011 host a dialogue on Cross Border Migration and Portability of Social Security Benefits in Southern Africa. The dialogue is supported by the Flemish Government.
Posted by StaffWriter at 7:45 AM
February 17, 2011
African Researchers Disclose Results on Governance in Africa
The Southern Africa Trust, TrustAfrica, the Institute for Global Dialogue and the Continental Advisory Research Team of civil society organisations that work on African Union issues will launch two publications, (Dis) Enabling the Public Sphere: Civil Society Regulation in Africa (volume 1) and the State of the Union: South Africa Report, and host a debate about the issues raised in the publications on Wednesday, 23 February 2011. The event will be held at the Southern Sun Hotel, Beatrix Street, Pretoria, South Africa starting at 11h30.
Posted by StaffWriter at 3:09 PM
January 5, 2011
SmartProcurement World Conference
The 4rd Annual Public Sector Supply Chain Summit
13th - 15th November 2012 . Gallagher Convention Centre . Gauteng
Posted by StaffWriter at 1:35 PM
October 22, 2010
Former Special Advisor to Gordon Brown to Officiate at the 5th Drivers of Change Awards Ceremony
Brendan Cox will on 28 October 2010 deliver a keynote address at the 2010 Southern Africa Trust Drivers of Change Awards and the Mail & Guardian's Investing in the Future Awards to be held at Summer Place in Johannesburg, South Africa, starting at 18h30.Posted by StaffWriter at 3:13 PM
October 19, 2010
Closing the gap between continental promises and reality
The State of the Union Coalition will on 20 October 2010, have an engagement with the Pan African Parliament at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, South Africa. This meeting follows the launch of the continental report of the State of the Union project that took place in July 2010.Posted by StaffWriter at 7:43 AM
October 7, 2010
BMF annual summit to discuss BBBEE framework
Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) was under the spotlight at this years' two-day Black Management Forum (BMF) annual conference which gets underway at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:01 AM
September 7, 2010
BMF to discuss institutionalisation of BBBEE
The Black Management Forum (BMF) will hold discussions on the institutionalisation of the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) framework at its conference this year, BMF President Jimmy Manyi said Tuesday.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:37 AM
July 29, 2010
Empowerment Wins Business: Aligning B-BBEE and Bid Best Practice
"Understanding B-BBEE regulations helps companies to win both government and corporate tenders," says Sandy Pullinger, chairperson of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) South Africa.Posted by StaffWriter at 1:59 PM
October 28, 2009
Business for Development (B4D) Pathfinder Launched
"This
initiative offers a system that enables businesses to navigate an uncharted
path to sustain their own growth and profitability," said former President
Benjamin Mkapa as he launched the initiative, "while at the same time directly
contributing to sustainable development in the region by including the poor in
their growth path. It is new. It is daring. It is doable...and it is replicable.
That is why it is called a pathfinder."
Posted by StaffWriter at 3:02 PM
October 23, 2009
ABVA 2nd breakfast session, The Implication of the Alignment of the PPPFA on Business, Thurs 5th Nov 2009, 07h30 for 08h00 - 10h00
The Association of BEE Verification Agencies (ABVA) will be hosting its 2nd business breakfast seminar to address questions regarding The Implication of the Alignment of the PPPFA on Business.
Posted by StaffWriter at 7:00 AM
October 19, 2009
BEE set up to be studied at graduate level
SOON students will be able to pursue a doctorate in black economic empowerment, a business conference resolved last week.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:12 AM
September 27, 2009
BEE intrinsically linked with sustainability for SA's growth
Government, strategy and sustainability inseparable, says King.
Johannesburg, 27 Sept. 2009 / AIC Media PR / -- As South Africa seeks to drastically grow its economy while staying in step with international trends, black economic empowerment as a growth tool has become intrinsically linked up with sustainability as a business imperative.
Posted by StaffWriter at 1:23 PM
September 16, 2009
3rd Annual BEE Conference
3rd Annual BEE Conference Takes Place Against Background of Heightened Transformation Debate
Mervyn King, Others To Tackle Sustainable BEE
Sustainable black economic empowerment will come under the spotlight in October at the 3rd Annual BEE Conference to be held in Sandton. This comes at a time of heightened public and political debate around issues of race, transformation and empowerment in corporate South Africa.
Posted by StaffWriter at 10:44 AM
March 3, 2009
ABVA Announces BEE Seminar: April 1st 2009
ABVA (the Association of BEE Verification Agencies) announces the date of its first annual BB-BEE Seminar on Wednesday April 1st 2009 at the Sandton Convention Centre. This full day informative and interactive seminar is directed to business owners and executives, as well as Procurement and Supply Chain Managers from large and small companies. The day will provide useful and practical information to business people who need to understand more about the importance and process of BEE Verification.Posted by StaffWriter at 2:32 PM
August 6, 2008
Kenya Trade Fair & Conference: Government and Business Confirm Participation
Trade Fair & Conference to Provide Unprecedented Access & Information to Kenyan Business & Trade OpportunitiesThe first annual Kenya Trade Fair & Conference, taking place from September 19th-21st at the Sandton Convention Centre will provide a one-stop-shop where South African businesses can engage with a host of Kenyan government and business stakeholders.
Posted by StaffWriter at 9:47 AM
November 9, 2007
BEE Verify
Getting down to the nitty-gritty details of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) was the focus on the second and final day of the first Annual BEE Conference, held at Johannesburg's Pyramid Conference Centre this past Wednesday and Thursday.Posted by StaffWriter at 8:38 AM
November 8, 2007
BEE conference to speed up economic transformation
The inaugural Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Conference which is currently underway in Johannesburg is aimed at rejuvenating lethargic economic transformation.Posted by StaffWriter at 12:19 PM
October 19, 2007
No shortage of controversy - SKILLS SHORTAGES
The 2007 Black Management Forum's (BMF) national conference was always going to be a heated affair. It was an opportunity for the organisation to review the guerrilla warfare-type engagement employed by its president, Jimmy Manyi, who has completed the first year of his three-year term.Posted by StaffWriter at 1:17 PM
September 21, 2005
Strategic Investment marks the return of the Khoi-Khoi and San to the Waterberg
A strategic investment agreement on 26 August 2005 between Khoisan X investment Holdings and InAfrica Safaris of the Waterberg in the Eastern side of Limpopo. Khoisan X representing Khoisan X Investment Holdings and Boer Coetzee representing InAfrica Safaris signed the twofold BEE transaction in the gaming tourism market. On the other hand it marks the historical return of the Khoi-Khoi and San to the Waterberg area and the broader Limpopo.
Posted by bernievn at 4:30 PM
June 9, 2005
BEE Conference
IDC hosts ...
Posted by bernievn at 9:39 AM