Funding Retail ideas, pop-ups, online | mall stores, stock and more with one of my favourite women and retail expert, Monalisa Sam, MD of South African specialist retail advisory firm Tungwa Retail Holdings (TRH) @Tungwa7 @TRH_Retail today on SME Funding @funding_sme
Get an insiders view on what to think about, create, investigate and act upon as you build and grow your retail stores and concepts today at 14:30 on Business Day TV, DSTV 412. Repeat Wednesday 10:30 and Friday 14:00.
Regional Development and Investment Opportunities.. Insight on what’s on the horizon and hit the ground in Kwazulu Natal. In Conversation with SAIBPP and FNB Kwazulu Natal this Thursday, 21 July in Durban.
Our guests and panelists:
Andrew Makin, Principal – Design Workshop SA
Afika Ndima, Project Executive – Office of the Deputy City Manager, eThekwini Municipality
Justin Swart, Provincial Manager: Commercial Property Finance – FNB
Ms Cara Reilly, Executive Manager – Urban MGT
Facilitated by Lynette Ntuli, CEO Innate Investment Solutions and Vice President, SAIBPP.
RSVP to info@saibpp.co.za. #BuildingBlocks #Property #Infrastructure
Today I spoke at the closing of the #WeDesign2016 conference. The Land Act of 1913 is arguably the most influential act passed in the history of South Africa, and the role it has played as a foundation to allow subsequent laws and spatial disparities and divisions to take traction.
Of all the processes which have brought about the inequitable distribution of wealth and power that characterises SA today, none has been more decisive to most black South Africans than the dispossession of land.
Black anger about land reform, the economy and the spatial justice is not misplaced – but it does need a home where we can all talk about the key pillars that will shape our decisions on the matter going forward. In order to do this however, we need everyone at that table.
Transformation of gender, race, class tends to begin with those affected talking to and being heard by each other’s. Beneficiaries can’t help beneficiaries. And for this reason we need the advantaged and disadvantaged, their middle men and agents to participate in changing the discourse on this matter.
I’m introducing these thoughts because in the next 103 years, the aims of land reform and spatial revolution will not be lead by the restoration of dignity and a lost past or the creation of Sandton’s, Umhlanga’s and Clifton’s, but will be lead by the need to develop and sustain inclusive structures, institutions and economies.
This is not an Us and Them problem – This is our problem.
I have learnt that it is critical to understand the role of spatial patterns in relation to the integration of settlements, development and the economy. We won’t be getting the land back until we join in the discussion and revision of spatial justice, developmental frameworks and the space economy. In the meantime… #InnateAtWork #Reflections #Property #Development #BigStagesSmallShoes #WeLead
Spent time out this weekend with scholars from top Umlazi schools, Comtech and Zwelibanzi on a leadership, development and innovation adventure camp with the teams from IgniteSA and Teen SA Entrepreneurs in the KZN Midlands.
The 3C mornings and evenings didn’t stop our team and our enthusiastic group of 70+ learners from doing the work and providing an action packed programme of workshops, practicals, outdoor adventure, late night fire side discussions and more. Creating and supporting the future. The energy and potential was on steroids!
We look forward to delivering more of these sessions with IgniteSA and Teen SA Entrepreneurs and contributing to Skills, Leadership and Youth Development.
Caption: I grew up being told and shown that I couldn’t lead people to do the things I wasn’t prepared to do myself. Team leaders Didi, Sandile and I getting ready to leap with our charges.
#YouthMonth2016 #LoveJob #StraightOuttaNUZ #TransformingANation #ReallyNeedToRunMore
Join me, online for a Live Twitter Chat with Mara Mentor (South Africa) @MaraMentor_SA on Monday 20 June between 14:00 and 15:00. We will be unpacking the Business of Property, through my experiences as a professional and entrepreneur in the sector, as well as taking a look at industry practices, trends and opportunities.
Send your questions and thoughts to @MaraMentor_SA @MsNtuli and follow the hashtag #MaraBua. Looking forward to it!
ABOUT MARA MENTOR
Mara Mentor is an initiative of Mara Foundation, Mara Group’s social enterprise established in 2009. Mara Mentor is an online platform and mobile application that enables entrepreneurs to connect with peers and business leaders.
The platform has been created to empower youth and women in their business endeavours, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to interact on the online community by raising a question, kick-starting a discussion and reaching out for personalised advice.
Mentees can also use the platform to showcase their business ideas and reach out to like-minded individuals to identify new business opportunities.
Press Release: http://thecommonwealth.org/media/news/young-entrepreneurs-southern-africa-form-regional-alliance
In April 2016, we spent a few days in Windhoek, Namibia to work on the setting up and programmes of the Southern African cohort of the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAYE).
The model has been replicated in all the other major regions of the world and now its East, West and Southern Africa’s turn.
The group gathered here consisted of key organisations, member governments and Commonwealth partners from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zambia.
It was National Youth Week in Namibia, and an appropriate time to be there and discuss interventions, collaboration, and how best to create, sustain and measure impact in the development of enterprises.
I am looking forward to paving the way for improved collaboration and regional impact in my new role as Interim Chair of the Southern African Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAYE).
Thank you for the vote of confidence Team SADC. #Building #NoFreedomTillWeAreEqual #PurposeDriven
The Ikusasa Cross Mentorship Programme is a programme designed to assist Grade 11 learners identify and harness their leadership and academic potential. Tomorrow, Saturday 19 March 2016, we kick off the 2016 series with our brand new group of Grade 11’s. The project was initiated in 2008 in Gauteng under the Bokamoso (‘look to the future” in Sotho) brand. In 2014, a strategic decision was taken to expand this programme to Kwazulu Natal under the Ikusasa (“The future” in isiZulu) brand. Schools and students from the greater Durban area as far west as KwaNyuswa and north as Ntuzuma participate in this programme.
The programmes outreach has impacted on thousands of learners, and the intake of schools and students continues to grow.
Young graduates and professionals from various professions and walks of life act as mentors, and impart their knowledge and experiences with the group of mentees through a structured series of themes, delivered over 9 monthly sessions throughout the year. The 10th session is a field trip each year.
The themed pillars of the programme include: Leadership, Academic Excellence, Career and Personal Development, Active Citizenry and Culture, History and Heritage.
Homework, team and personal reflection and improvement exercises in between sessions increases the impact of this programme for the students.
Whilst the programme is workshop based, expectations related to attendance, participation, academic results, completion of assignments, are communicated and agreed between the IKCMP mentors and mentees. This makes the programme a measurable commitment for everyone involved.
The programme is supported by Brand SA and Investec amongst others. If you’re keen to experience the programme or join us as a mentor, facilitator, partner this year, email info@ignitesa.com
By the end of 2016, we will have hosted 27 entrepreneurs, in 24 industries, across 9 provinces, with 1 goal: Building and Supporting Great Entrepreneurs! Every entrepreneur we’ve hosted doesn’t run and own a 2nd generation business or an acquisition or a portion of a Management Buy Out | BBBEE deal. They have been in your shoes. They know the “ground up” struggles behind the hustle and bring their lessons, values, highlights and realities to you.
#IAMANENTREPRENEUR
Lynette Ntuli 