Doing Good Business with Hilton | Youth Employment, Budget Insights & CSR

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In this week's edition of Doing Good Business, Hilton Theunissen, Managing Director South Africa and VP Global Partnerships at GrowthWheel, unpacks key developments shaping South Africa’s business and employment landscape.

We dive into Microsoft’s $5 billion investment and its commitment to 1 million youth, exploring what this means in the context of geo-political tensions between the USA and South Africa. Plus, with the Budget Speech in focus and a surge in internship opportunities, we discuss how businesses can align with BBBEE, ESD, and CSR initiatives to drive real impact.

🎧 Tune in for expert analysis and practical insights on building a business that does good while doing well.

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9 Mar English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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