“This fund will serve as a catalyst for financial support, guiding organisations through crucial transitions and enabling them to seize new opportunities that arise in the market,” the deputy president said. The Transformation Fund, which brings together both public and private-sector contributions, aims to unlock the potential of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and the Equity Equivalent Investment Programme, with a strong emphasis on economic inclusion and participation by historically disadvantaged communities. (fb)

Shell South Africa installed solar systems in underserved communities, starting with 200 households in Escourt and expanding to 85 in Weenan. This initiative significantly improved residents' quality of life by providing access to electricity and modern appliances, while also promoting social inclusion and demonstrating Shell’s commitment to corporate social responsibility. Click the link to view the #SAINC story: https://regency.org/sainc3-season-5/ #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyAccess #CommunityEmpowerment #CorporateSocialResponsibility #SustainableDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #ShellSouthAfrica #OffGridSolutions #BrightFutures #InclusiveDevelopment #SolarPower #RuralElectrification #GreenEnergy (fb)