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From Hustle to High Growth: Innovation as the Catalyst for Black Economic Power
In an economy where innovation often skews towards privilege, Black entrepreneurship remains South Africa’s most underutilised engine of inclusive growth—and its greatest missed opportunity. From the informal economies of townships to the boardrooms of black-owned startups, Black entrepreneurs have long been building value in overlooked places and underserved markets. But
Living As A Woman | Breaking The Barriers Of Gender Discrimination
As a young girl, I have always aspired to run my own business which I believed would contribute enormously to my community. The initial process of setting a business is the same for everyone. The process begins to be different when the business must start its operations. I began experiencing
Why Competition Matters? A Review of South Africa’s Anti-Competitive Policies and Their Importance for Social Transformation
What is competition and why does it matter? Economic competition creates an even playing field; it allows all economic entities- big and small- to enter the market, grow, innovate, and contribute to the economic growth and development of the country as a whole. Economic competition provides the basis for social
ESD: The Missing Link Between Corporate Spend and Real SMME Growth
South Africa invests billions in transformation each year, yet the economy still lacks a significant pipeline of scaled black-owned enterprises. Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programs were meant to build inclusive participation and transform ownership patterns, but too often, it remains a bureaucratic exercise rather than a catalyst for real
The Future of Employee Well-being
In today’s ever-changing world, we find ourselves in an evolving workplace landscape where employee well-being takes center stage. As organizations grapple with the challenges presented by remote work, HR leaders prioritize employee well-being and mental health. This topic is considered one of the most critical aspects of building workplace resilience
Can South Africa Start Over?
The Black Management Forum is approaching its policy conference in the first week of November, and this question of starting over will be unpacked in the first-panel discussion. This discussion will set the tone for the rest of the conference in understanding the context of the country and what BMF