How B-BBEE Scores Can Shape Business Success in South Africa B-BBEE scores remain one of the strongest signals of commercial readiness in South Africa’s procurement-led economy. It’s a powerful driver of commercial relationships, because it influences who gets...
Deirdre Mitchell
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How ESD Drives Real Transformation in South Africa
How ESD Drives Real Transformation in South Africa Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) is one of the most practical and visible elements of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). Unlike ownership targets or boardroom diversity, ESD plays out in...
Overcoming the Challenges of BBBEE for Real Business Impact
Turning the Challenges of BBBEE into Opportunities BBBEE is a cornerstone of South Africa’s economic transformation framework, designed to ensure black-owned businesses play a meaningful role across industries. But for many companies, navigating the BBBEE scorecard...
How the Impact of BBBEE on Businesses Shapes Supply Chains
The impact of BBBEE on businesses in South Africa goes far beyond ownership requirements or boardroom representation. Its most significant influence lies in the way it reshapes procurement and supply chain dynamics. Because procurement makes up nearly half of the...
Honeycomb Recognized as Best Managed Company in Top500 Rankings
Honeycomb Named Best Managed Company in Top500 Rankings We are thrilled to announce that Honeycomb BEE has been recognised as the Best Managed Company in our sector, according to the prestigious Top500 Best Managed Companies rankings. Achieving this accolade, for the...
Understanding the New ICASA BEE Directive
Understanding the New ICASA BEE Directive The recent policy directive issued by the Minister of Communications has stirred up confusion across South Africa’s ICT and telecommunications sectors. Many businesses, especially those watching major international entrants...
Affidavits, BBOS and the Hidden Gaps in B-BBEE Compliance
Affidavits, BBOS and the Hidden Gaps in B-BBEE Compliance The South African B-BBEE landscape is shifting, and not just incrementally. The recent commentary by Commissioner Tshediso Matona, coupled with data presented to Parliament, reflects deep-rooted concerns about...
BEE Transformation Fund Challenges and Opportunities
BEE R100bn Transformation Fund Draft Published: Here are the Facts Minister Parks Tau of the Department of Trade Industry and Competition has recently released a draft concept for the new BEE transformation plan– an ambitious R100 billion fund aimed at supporting...
What the R100bn BEE Transformation Fund Means for Your Business
What the R100bn BEE Transformation Fund Means for Your Business The South African government has reaffirmed its commitment to transformation with the R100 billion BEE Transformation Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting black-owned businesses and accelerating...






