Case Studies

Despite contributing the least to global emissions, Africa remains the most vulnerable continent to the impacts of climate change – undermining food security, threatening livelihoods and displacing people. The African Climate Foundation has been established to support interventions at the nexus of climate change and development that will deliver long-term socio-economic transformation and inclusive development […]

South Africa consumes between 24,000-40,000 tonnes of coffee per annum.   Less than 1% of that consumption, however, is from locally grown coffee with the balance being imported primarily from Brazil and other parts of the continent.  Research has indicated that there is a material opportunity to grow coffee production in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern

The Bridges Academy is a creative learning space in Langa, Cape Town, offering unemployed youth from under-resourced communities an inspiring and safe environment with access to world-class technology, mentorship and education designed to help them thrive in the world, equipping them with the necessary technical skill and mindset to obtain employment or become a successful

Clout/SA, officially launched in June 2021, as a purpose-driven enterprise, creative agency, and B2B market-maker for South African design. Clout/SA’s mission is to promote South Africa’s creativity, craftsmanship, and heritage while creating opportunities for collaboration between designers and makers. Its flagship initiatives, including the Hot Young Designers (HYD) competition and Portal to Africa, both of

The Inclusive Business Action Network (iBAN) is a global initiative that supports the scaling and replication of inclusive business models, which support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. It is jointly co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union, and is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale

Women continue to face a range of barriers when trying to access capital and other relevant support to grow their businesses. The challenge is exacerbated by inadequate female representation in African entrepreneurship. This underrepresentation is particularly acute for female businesses in the green economy. To address this, Future Females, with support from Aspen Network of

This initiative was started because over 500 million people have access to the internet in Africa; and although this reflects just under 40% of the population, this level of penetration is 110 times what it was just 20 years ago. Not only has internet access increased dramatically, but so has smartphone usage, with ownership now

The Sahara Impact Fund was created by the Sahara Foundation to support the generation of innovative solutions, which will increase access to clean energy and promote sustainable environments. The Fund’s beneficiaries are selected from LEAP Africa’s Social Innovators Programme & Awards; a one-year annual fellowship which supports innovative young Africans who have ideas and initiatives

Impact Amplifier (IA) has been appointed by the World Bank and the Youth Employment Service (YES) to explore new ideas, innovations, and business models in “impact sourcing” – which will deliver scaled digital skills-based jobs for disadvantaged youth in South Africa.

Originating in South Africa in 1987, Nando’s now has over 1,200 restaurants in 23 countries. It is the first restaurant chain in Africa to expand beyond the continent. As a growing, diverse and complex brand, Nando’s believes that its business success functions in symbiosis with the social value it creates. As such, Impact Amplifier has