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The Role and Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility in South Africa
Dive into the impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives of the Sanlam Foundation. This episode explores how Sanlam Foundation drives social and economic change through education, enterprise development, and financial literacy, while addressing challenges and fostering sustainable outcomes in urban nodes like Bellville.
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Victoria Falls' Innovation and Path to Sustainable Growth by 2030
His Worship, Councillor, Prince, Thuso Moyo, Mayor of City of Victoria Falls, outlines the city's post-2020 infrastructure upgrades, community-driven tourism recovery strategies, robust digital platforms for transparent service delivery, and promising opportunities for partnerships to build a smart, green city by 2030.
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Advancing South African Local Government: Key Initiatives For Transformation
Explore transformative efforts in South African local government. Dan Claassen from Future Cities Africa is joined by Dr. Emmanuel Ngcobo, involved at CIGFARO for 20 years and President of CIGFARO during Oct 2023-Oct 2025.
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Harare's Urban Evolution: Lessons in Resilience and Collaborative City Building
Uncover key lessons from Harare's growth and the role of ordinary people in driving urban change. My guest today is Davison Muchadenyika, Senior Urban Specialist at the World Bank Group and author of The Making of an African City. He's worked with many governments across Africa to build sustainable, inclusive cities.
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Innovating Kariba: Transforming Governance and Community Life
Explore the vibrant potential of Kariba, a scenic Zimbabwean town on Lake Kariba's north-eastern shore, diving into its key service initiatives, tourism revival strategies, digital transformation efforts, and exciting opportunities for partnerships to drive sustainable growth for the community.
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Unpacking Bellville’s Informal Food Market: A Hub for Urban Resilience and Food Security
Bellville's vibrant informal food market showcases its vital role in South Africa's informal economy as we, presented by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership, explore traders' challenges and innovative solutions like trading prototypes to create a scalable urban trading model.
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The Kamiesberg Local Municipality Innovative Transformation Journey
Nestled in the heart of Namaqualand, Kamiesberg is addressing rural challenges with innovative strategies, blending digital advancements and community-driven solutions. Let's dive into their journey of transformation, service delivery, and community connection!
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Our Future Cities: Framework for Place-Led Development
Explore Our Future Cities' Framework for Great Places, shaping vibrant, equitable African cities through place-led development, covering core components, real-world applications, community co-creation, policy influence, global insights, and Africa's urban future vision.
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Kouga Municipality’s Digital Transformation Journey: Revolutionising Local Governance
In this episode of the 'Local Government Innovation Series', the deputy Municipal Manager and ICT Manager of Kouga Municipality discuss their digital transformation journey, emphasising leadership strategies and improved service delivery.
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Walvis Bay’s Journey and Strategy Toward Sustainable Urban Innovation
In this episode of the 'Local Government Innovation Series' Mayor Trevino Forbes of Walvis Bay Municipality shares how they're turning urban challenges into opportunities through sustainable development, digital transformation, and innovative governance strategies.
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Inside Atlantis SEZ's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth: Episode 2
'Pioneering a Greener Future: Inside Atlantis Special Economic Zone's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth' is a special two-part series where we explore the future of green manufacturing and sustainable investment in Africa.
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Inside Atlantis SEZ's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth: Episode 1
'Pioneering a Greener Future: Inside Atlantis Special Economic Zone's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth' is a special two-part series where we explore the future of green manufacturing and sustainable investment in Africa.
View Episode #137
Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town Series: Episode 2
The Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town series showcases how Cape Town is a) committed and accountable to investing into building climate resilience, b) globally recognised for climate leadership, resilience building in responding to climate crisis and building pro-active plans based on the learnings and c) known for its supportive and inclusive green economy business ecosystem.
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Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 3
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a key policy tool that forms part of the European Green Deal (EGD) to reduce net GHG emissions across Europe and abroad. In this three-part series, we will unpack its implications on business, building business resilience, key opportunities, where to find support, and much more.
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Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 2
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a key policy tool that forms part of the European Green Deal (EGD) to reduce net GHG emissions across Europe and abroad. In this three-part series, we will unpack its implications on business, building business resilience, key opportunities, where to find support, and much more.
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Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town Series: Episode 1
The 'Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town' series showcases how Cape Town is a) committed and accountable to investing into building climate resilience, b) globally recognised for climate leadership, resilience building in responding to climate crisis and building pro-active plans based on the learnings and c) known for its supportive and inclusive green economy business ecosystem.
View Episode #133