Episode 5 of the Woke Money Podcast features Langa Madonko, who is perhaps best known for his motivational WhatsApp stories and sneaker collection, but is the Deputy President of ABSIP and Investment Principal at Summit Africa.

I was curios about the partnership ABSIP, SAVCA (Episode 4 featured Tshepiso, the CEO of SAVCA), and GIBBS have entered into to deliver the SAVCA-GIBS Foundation Programme in Private Equity. In their own words;

“The course will focus on the latest insights, best practice and experiences from industry professionals about the Private Equity value chain.”

Langa, also points out that ESG is a integral part of the programme in order to develop future-proof talent for the industry and its transformation.

We also touch on the ESG experience at Summit Africa, and how they are meeting the challenges of this evolving discipline head-on. Not only in building the capacity internally, but in how they have defined the very DNA of their firm.

I hope you find the conversation as interesting and as useful as I have, with one of the brightest stars in local industry and an agent for transformational change.

Trialogue is a South African consultancy that focuses on corporate responsibility, sustainability, and social investment. The company was founded in 1998 and has over 20 years of experience working with businesses, governments, and civil society organisations to create a more sustainable and inclusive world.

Trialogue's integrated framework is a tool that helps businesses to understand the social, environmental, and economic impacts of their operations. The framework can be used to identify opportunities for improvement and to develop strategies for managing risk.

Trialogue's business in society conference is an annual event that brings together business leaders, policymakers, and academics to discuss the challenges and opportunities of doing business in a sustainable way. The conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge and best practices, and for developing new partnerships.

Trialogue is also involved in a number of other initiatives to promote a just transition in South Africa. The company is working with businesses, governments, and civil society organisations to develop strategies for creating jobs, building skills, and ensuring that the benefits of economic growth are shared more equitably.

Teboho Makhabane is the Head of ESG and Impact at Sanlam Investments, and she had a chat with me about the Sanlam ESG Barometer launched on teh 23rd of March 2023. The Barometer was developed in partnership with Business Day and Intellidex.

https://sanlamesgbarometer.co.za/report/

Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber, shares his views on sustainable agriculture, its socio-economic importance and its relationship to the Woke Money(sustainable finance).