In this final episode, we hear from three individuals who have made sustainability their personal mission. Discover how you too can make a surprisingly big impact through small, personal changes.
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Is export finance Africa's solution for infrastructure build and socio-economic development? It's been around for over a century, and is suddenly garnering a lot of attention from investors concerned with sustainable impact.
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Human trafficking in South Africa involves the exploitation of vulnerable children, women, and men for the purposes of sex and slave-like labour. Learn how victims fall, why they stay, and what banks and other organisations are doing to combat the scourge.
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The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is well underway. But solar and wind technologies aren’t ready for baseload responsibility. Coal, natural gas and nuclear will remain key in the energy mix in South Africa.
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For decades, rural children in South Africa have suffered a debilitating condition: an estrangement from learning that causes a lifetime of struggle. An NPO in Mpumalanga, Good Work Foundation, is providing an antidote. Listen to find out how they’ve achieved an average pass rate of 23% to 96% in just two years.
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The World Economic Forum expects the annual issuance of green bonds to exceed $1-trillion in 2023, double 2021’s figure. But what are they, and can they help solve SA’s power crisis? In this episode of Future Impact, experts from Investec, the JSE and Kathu Solar Park explain green bonds and how they’re funding wind and solar plants in South Africa.
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What’s the difference between ESG, sustainable and impact investing? Experts unpack the buzzwords in this new podcast. Get insights from Investec, hydrogen-focused VC firm AP Ventures, the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship and social enterprise Kusini Water.
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Navigating the world of investing and determining which asset class is best for you could be a daunting task. In this second episode, we talk about how to get the basics right. Kate Stannard, a Relationship manager and Paul McKeaveney, an Investment Manager from Investec Wealth & Investment unpack the building blocks of a successful investment portfolio. They answer the age old question “Is cash really king” and touch on alternative asset classes you can invest in, such as bonds, equities and tangible assets like property.
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In this episode, Ayabonga Cawe is in conversation with Kyle Lasarow and Marc Fellner, both from Investec Wealth & Investment and they answer the question, “Is property the right investment for you?”. They unpack the key things to consider before purchasing a property, how property fits into your overall investment portfolio, and the dynamics between the different types of property sectors, such as residential, commercial, office, and investing in property internationally. They close off the conversation by talking about the risks of investing in property and the key pitfalls to look out for.
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