In the face of a challenging economic landscape, many companies find themselves confronted with tough decisions regarding their Corporate Social Investment (CSI) or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budgets. As belts tighten and resources become scarce, it may be tempting to cut back on such expenditures. However, a strategic shift in...
Philanthropy fundraising is an essential part of many non-profit organizations and plays a critical role in supporting their mission. Creating a successful fundraising strategy in South Africa requires creativity, patience, and persistence. However, it can be challenging to come up with effective fundraising strategies. So where do you begin? How...
South Africa is in the midst of an economic and political crisis that has persisted for years, with no apparent changes or improvements. The poor, marginalized, and youth are bearing the brunt of these challenges, which has led some to question whether South Africa is on the brink of an...
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to a company's obligation to contribute to the well-being of society. Companies all over the world have implemented CSR programs, and South Africa is no exception. However, there is concern that the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing electricity blackouts, and the Russian invasion have decimated South...
“Supporting women entrepreneurs is just good business”. These are the words of the Senior Vice President and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa, Aida Diarra. And while many companies would agree, are they doing enough? According to the 2019/2020 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), the African continent has seen the largest rise in female entrepreneurs across...
Since April 2021, over 19 million US workers have quit their jobs – a record breaking figure that is disrupting the business world. This phenomenon has been coined “The Great Resignation”. This isn’t just limited to the United States of America. Employees all over the world are voluntarily leaving their current roles, even in...
The renowned Dutch oil company, Shell, recently expressed an interest in exploring potential hydrocarbon reserves beneath the seabed along South Africa’s Wild Coast. Royal Dutch Shell Plc had initially received the go ahead from the department of Mineral Resources and Energy and the South African High Court to conduct a seismic survey along South Africa’s...
“Organic”, “Environmentally friendly”, and “Sustainable” are just a few of the buzz words that have dominated the business and CSR space in the last few years. Consumers are increasingly attentive to the environmental and social issues that plague society today, and companies are required to engage in corporate social responsibility...
Over the last few years education has become a key focal point for the private sector’s CSR in South Africa. As a result, several deserving learners and students have been the lucky recipients of bursaries and scholarships allocated by large corporates. Many of these bursary recipients have gone on to become sought-after professionals with...
Retail fashion giant H&M introduced an initiative called "The Garment Collection Programme" that encourages the recycling of textiles. Customers are encouraged to drop off a bag of unwanted items of clothing at H&M stores around the globe. The textiles are then sent to recycling plants where they are sorted for...
