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INVEST IN AFRICA
R2.5 billion investment set out for Africa 2014/2015
The Public Investment Corporation, a South African government-owned financial services provider, plans to invest R2.5 billion on the African continent during the 2014/15 financial year.
24 Oct 2014
Role Model's
R400 000 sponsored to Mitchell's Plain youth
Liberty has announced its sponsorship of R400 000 to the Mitchell’s Plain Bursary and Role Model Trust. The funds will go towards assisting 10 students with tertiary fees over the next four years.
03 Dec 2013 - T. S.
Corporate social investment in education
Are we winning the ‘war’ against poverty and unemployment?
Every year, millions in corporate social investment funds are directed towards the education sector, have they made any difference?
19 Apr 2013 - T. S.
SA growth lies in youth development
Zuma encourages youth development
Speaking at the Commonwealth Conference on Education and Training of Youth Workers, President Jacob Zuma said the world would only prosper if there were dedicated efforts to invest in the youth
22 Mar 2013 - C. D.
Things can only get better
The non-profit sector faces some stressful challenges – but there is hope
What is in store for the social development sector in 2013? Sophie Hobbs of GreaterGood SA looks back at developments in 2012 and how they will influence the sector this year.
21 Mar 2013 - S. H.
Vital cog in the transformation of education
New partnership to have significant impact on more than 400 Free State schools
The Kagiso Trust and Shanduka Foundation announced a groundbreaking partnership in education, which will have a significant impact on the quality of learning at more than 400 Free State schools
15 Mar 2013 - L. M.
Investing in SA
Small businesses could fix the unemployment problem
South Africa needs between 2 million and 3 million small businesses to fix the unemployment problem. Instead, we have seen 440 000 small businesses fail between 2006 and 2011.
12 Mar 2013 - B. J.
Investment risk
Businesses are hesitant to invest in South Africa
A recent global survey has revealed a reluctance in businesses to invest in South Africa. This is despite stringent efforts made by government to dispel private sector concerns.
19 Feb 2013 - M. I.
Teach a man to fish
Providing international opportunities to local youth
Social entrepreneur Prince Cedza Dlamini has spent the past seven years travelling the world in search of opportunities for the local youth.
21 Nov 2012 - C. F.
Setting a trend
Investment with heart
The world has adopted a noble trend of responsible and sustainable investing which considers both financial and social good when making investment decisions.
14 Nov 2012