by Marc Ashton | Aug 18, 2025 | Enterprise and Supplier Development, Social Impact
South Africa remains one of the most unequal societies in the world. Despite three decades of democracy, access to quality education, healthcare, and basic services is still heavily influenced by where you are born and the resources of the community around you. Many...
by Billy Engelbrecht | Apr 25, 2025 | Enterprise and Supplier Development, Thought Leadership
What is the future for Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and Socio-Economic Development sector in South Africa? This is a question which has dominated media headlines over the last few months as Minister Parks Tau announced his “Transformation Fund” aimed at...
by Marc Ashton | Nov 8, 2024 | Enterprise and Supplier Development, Social Impact
Are you a pharmaceutical manufacturer or medical device / medical technology business operating in South Africa but struggling to deploy your Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and Socio-Economic Development (SED) funds for your B-BBEE scorecard? You are not...
by Emma Montocchio | Oct 24, 2024 | Innovation, Social Impact
Imagine a South Africa where every rand invested not only yields financial returns but also transforms lives. A country where young entrepreneurs rise from adversity, schools produce future leaders, and local communities thrive through meaningful employment. This is...
by Marc Ashton | Apr 2, 2024 | Enterprise and Supplier Development, Thought Leadership
Earlier this week I attended a fascinating presentation at the Gordon Institute of Business Studies (GIBS) where they unpacked the first part of a piece of research into Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) initiatives in South Africa. Comprising a working paper...
