Welcome to the May/June/July 2025 issue of Opportunity magazine, a niche business-to-business publication that explores various investment opportunities within Southern Africa’s economic sectors. The publication is endorsed by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) and provides unique insights to enhance your business and investment decision-making choices in the region.
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ContentsISSUE 113 | MAY/JUNE/JULY 202581012162026303234ABSA/SACCI SMALL BUSINESS GROWTHINDEXThe Absa/SACCI Small Business Growth Index(SBGI) was launched in February 2025 withthe Bureau of Market Research as the researchpartner.SME LAUNCH SUPPORTS BUSINESS-BUILDING ESSENTIALSA collaboration between SACCI, CIBA, InhlanyeloHub and the CIPC has created SME Launch.A BOOST FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIPThe Services SETA will grow and sustain the WitsCentre for Entrepreneurship.LEARNING THROUGH PLAYWhen a new LEGO store opened in Cape Town,Opportunity sat down with Kristian Imhof, thecompany’s Middle East and Africa GeneralManager.BATTLING THE MENACE OF ILLEGALMININGThere are solutions, according to the NSDV’sDominic Varrie and Mandy Hattingh.SOUTH AFRICA IS NOT READY FOR GREENHYDROGEN COMMERCIALISATIONStellenbosch University Associate ProfessorCraig McGregor and Bruce Douglas Young of theAfrica Energy Leadership Centre, University ofthe Witwatersrand, warn that the implications ofSouth Africa introducing green hydrogen needto be carefully considered.ENGINEERING SOUTH AFRICA’S FUTURECollaboration is key to sustainable development,says CESA President, David Leukes.CAN THE FREIGHT INDUSTRY REDUCEEMISSIONS?Solutions must come from both the road and railfreight sectors.CRAFTING THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORTThe 12th Transport Evolution Africa Forum &Expo 2025 is to be held in Johannesburg.38404648491248USING TECHNOLOGY TO CERTIFYARTISANSCHIETA proposes digital badges to replacecertificates for artisans.WHAT’S WRONG WITH SOUTH AFRICA’SLOW-COST HOUSING MODELHlengiwe Maila, a research fellow at theUniversity of Pretoria, believes that there is abetter way to tackle the backlog of subsidisedpublic housing.TREE HEALTH GETS A TECH BOOSTTwo Stellenbosch University students are in lineto win international awards for their innovativemethods of tracking the health of trees.FAIR PRICES FOR A FAIRER FUTUREBe Fair Right Now aims to promote food securityand rural economies.ECONOMIC DATAThe latest economic data: SACCI BusinessConfidence Index and Trade Conditions Survey.204046www.opportunityonline.co.za | 1
