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At our Together Investing in Tomorrow’s Talent dialogue, Nicole Roos, Chairperson and Managing Director of Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region, championed the power of leading with a collaborative mindset. She emphasised the importance of business uniting to create meaningful opportunities for South Africa’s youth – our future innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. Initiatives like the Global Alliance for YOUth – a business-driven movement created by Nestlé that unites leading companies to provide training, nurture young entrepreneurs and offer first job opportunities – are a powerful example of what is possible when business collaborates for impact. Her message is a compelling call to action for the business sector to work together to build a thriving and sustainable future for the next generation. All4Youth Sub-Saharan Africa #BuildingTomorrowTogether #CollaboratingForImpact #LeadershipInAction

At our Together Investing in Tomorrow’s Talent dialogue, Tracey Webster, CEO of the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, shared the potential of innovative finance models such as outcomes-based funding. This approach intelligently shifts the emphasis to measurable outcomes, ensuring resources deliver sustainable social change.   Tracey highlighted the role of diverse partners - government, philanthropy, impact investors, and NGOs - in leveraging this model to address South Africa’s education challenges effectively.   Her insights highlight the need to rethink traditional funding models - shifting the focus to defining desired outcomes, allowing providers the flexibility to meet beneficiaries' needs, and paying only for measurable impact. #BuildingTomorrowTogether #CollaboratingForImpact #LeadershipInAction #ImpactInvesting #InnovativeFinance

At our Together Investing in Tomorrow’s Talent dialogue, business and technology leader Nompumelelo Mokou emphasised that South Africa’s future depends on bold action, shared purpose, and a united drive to create opportunities for the next generation. In this third video from our dialogue series, Nompumelelo highlights the urgency of business and higher education working together to tackle the skills gap. Her message is clear: collaboration is not optional. It’s essential. #BuildingTomorrowTogether #CollaboratingForImpact #LeadershipInAction

Following our Together Investing in Tomorrow’s Talent dialogue, we are spotlighting perspectives from key leaders on what South Africa’s future workforce needs to thrive. Koo Govender, CEO of Publicis Groupe Africa, discusses the essential role of digital and AI skills in shaping the advertising industry and beyond. Her message: preparing young talent with these skills is non-negotiable, and higher education and industry must join forces to equip future professionals for a fast-evolving workplace. Koo’s insights remind us that the foundation for tomorrow’s progress lies in the skills South Africa develops today. #BuildingTomorrowTogether #CollaboratingForImpact #LeadershipInAction

At our recent Together Investing in Tomorrow’s Talent dialogue, business leader and University of the Free State Chancellor, Prof. Bonang Mohale, delivered a powerful provocation on the urgent need for action to address South Africa’s skills gap, student funding crisis, and our staggering youth unemployment rate. He called on the business community to take an active role by tackling the R16.5-billion in student debt that holds so many young South Africans back. Prof. Mohale urged us to act today to expand access to education in ways that truly empower young people to turn potential into shared prosperity, warning that the consequences of inaction are too dire to contemplate. In this interview, Prof. Mohale highlights the dialogue’s core message: that only through collaboration can we create the meaningful change our youth urgently needs. This video is the first in a series sharing insights from our dialogue participants, with more perspectives to come in the weeks ahead. #BuildingTomorrowTogether #CollaboratingForImpact #LeadershipInAction

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 This week, our higher education institution Eduvos is hosting its annual Research Indaba, a showcase of its commitment to impactful research. Guided by a vision of Empowering Sustainable Development in Africa and aligned with the SDGs and AU Agenda 2063, Eduvos’s Research Agenda is rooted in five key pillars essential to Africa’s growth and resilience - from social justice to sustainable agriculture and AI for social impact. At the heart of this work are its students, who tackle the continent’s challenges through research, equipping them with real-world skills, a sense of purpose, and the mindset to drive meaningful change. As the NetEd Group, we are inspired by Eduvos’s commitment to advancing knowledge that empowers a brighter, more sustainable Africa. #ResearchForImpact #KnowledgeInAction #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs

🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 At our recent Together Investing in Tomorrow's Talent dialogue, business leaders made an urgent call: South Africa needs critical skills now to propel our country forward. Unlocking the potential of our nation's talent requires exploring new approaches to student funding. We need to: 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Viewing student funding as a strategic investment in our country’s future is essential. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: The answer to our funding crisis lies not in simply increasing budgets but in spending wisely. We must embrace innovation and learn from successful models elsewhere, such as Income Share Agreements which have successfully expanded access to education in other regions. Efficient use of funds is crucial, with a focus on targeted programmes that deliver proven results. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Addressing these challenges demands a collaborative effort across all sectors. By joining forces, we can develop pragmatic solutions that truly empower our youth. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dpkrKeKp #BuildingTomorrowTogether #CollaboratingForImpact #LeadershipInAction

Thank you for your inspiring contribution to our dialogue Nicole Roos. Your reflections on the Nestlé Needs YOUth initiative and how it is helping to tackle youth unemployment and the skills gap highlighted the critical role the business community plays. Now is the time to come together and open more doors for South Africa’s talent to thrive. #BuildingTomorrowTogether #CollaboratingForImpact #LeadershipInAction

Thank you to Nicole Roos and Nestlé for being an integral part of our Together Investing in Tomorrow’s Talent dialogue. Your insightful contributions were invaluable, and we look forward to building on this work and creating meaningful impact together. #BuildingTomorrowTogether #CollaboratingforImpact #LeadershipInAction