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CEO Update
As we rapidly approach year-end, I want to extend my warmest wishes to our community. We’ve been through another challenging year but can hopefully now pause for a time of reflection, gratitude, and positive anticipation of the opportunities that lie ahead. Amid an...
Growth for Jobs Strategy Discussion
"Unified action is imperative, I urge all parties to work together, collaborating jointly to generate the momentum needed for positive outcomes and collective success. We are in this venture together! While competition has its place, let us focus on co-competition." -...
Collaborative Solutions for South Africa’s Energy Crisis
"In South Africa, the first step in the right direction is the liberalisation of energy generation. However, we must also be bold enough to consider an open market system, allowing the private sector to play a more substantial role." - Alwie Lester During our recent...
Stemming the Talent Exodus & Securing SA’s Future Talent Pipeline with Dr Shirley Zinn
Explore the insights from Dr. Shirley Zinn on the talent exodus in South Africa and discover strategies for retaining and engaging top talent.
CEO Update
Central to the Accelerate Cape Town (ACT) value proposition, is our ability to connect our members with key government officials. As we reflect on recent engagements in the regional economic ecosystem, it is clear that deeper collaboration remains vital for addressing...
Lunch with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
Sponsored by Webber Wentzel, this engagement featured Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who shared with our members his team's steadfast commitment to Cape Town's economic growth and prosperity, with a resolute focus on addressing the energy crisis - remove use of the word...
Dinner with Premier Alan Winde, Western Cape Energy Advisor Alwie Lester & WC DG, Dr Harry Malila
At our CEO Dinner with Premier Winde, sponsored by Sanlam Insurance and Santam, we continued our series of conversations with local government and provincial leadership. Premier Winde together with members of his team – Alwie Lester (energy advisor in the Office of...
Building an Economy of Hope and Confidence with Alderman James Vos
At our Thought Leaders Engagement, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth and Development Alderman James Vos shared with our assembled members his team’s strategic intent and commitment, together with an overview of their initiatives and programmes as they...
CEO Update
Thanks to incredibly high levels of member engagement over recent months, the positive momentum of the ACT rebuild project has continued to great effect. As we not only recover from the Covid-19 pandemic but also try to navigate rising interest rates, food price...
Exploring Inclusive Social Justice with Zinzi Mgolodela & Dr Wilhelm Verwoerd
Earlier this month Accelerate Cape Town reconvened its ‘Inspiration Session’ engagements after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. An open forum, for both members and non-members alike, it provided the opportunity for representatives of Western Cape...
NEWS & OPINION
Western Cape Business and Local Government up the Ante on Collaboration and Public Private Partnerships
09 March 2022 | A recent engagement between Western Cape business and local government had, as its core focus, to further discussions around co-operation between the private and public sectors. This, for the betterment of all and reemergence of our local economy....
Public Private Partnerships Key to Infrastructure Development and Urban Mobility
01 March 2022 | “As a regional business community, we welcome Premier Winde’s announcement during his recent State of the Province Address (SOPA) of the establishment of two new departments in the Western Cape – Infrastructure Development and Urban Mobility,” says...
Mr. President, South Africa is Burning!
08 February 2022 | South Africa is on the brink of collapse! A declining economy, staggering unemployment, unfettered corruption, rampant lawlessness, a failing infrastructure – and one can easily draw the analogy that, as too, with the Houses of Parliament on fire...
VIDEOS
‘Your Best Shot’ – Corporate Cape Town Engages the Arts to Drive Vaccine Uptake
‘Accelerate Cape Town & Santam #YourBestShot
#YourBestShot Delft Community Mural
#YourBestShot Athlone Community Mural
#YourBestShot Langa Community Mural
#YourBestShot Mitchell’s Plain Community Mural
#YourBestShot Bonteheuwel Community Mural
RESOURCES
FAQs vaccination in the workplace
Vaccine Benefits vs Side effects: Western Cape
Vaccine Benefits vs Side effects: Western Cape
SA Coronavirus website
Corporate Cape Town Engages the Arts to Drive Vaccine Uptake
22 March 2022 | The recently launched ‘Your Best Shot’ campaign will leverage dynamic and original pieces of art in and around the city of Cape Town to help encourage and drive greater vaccination rates. Spearheaded by Accelerate Cape Town, a business leadership...
Old Mutual Partners with Western Cape Government and Accelerate Cape Town to Launch Mobile Vaccination Service for Outlying Areas
07 December 2021 | Outlying communities in the Western Cape, that may previously have struggled to access transport to and from vaccination sites, can now receive their jabs close to home at a Vaxi Taxi mobile vaccination site. This is thanks to a partnership between...
CEO Update
As we rapidly approach year-end, I want to extend my warmest wishes to our community. We’ve been through another challenging year but can hopefully now pause for a time of reflection, gratitude, and positive anticipation of the opportunities that lie ahead. Amid an...
Leadership Spotlight | Rodger Foster, Chief Executive and Managing Director, Airlink
"Success is being present, relevant and revered. It’s about more than survival. It’s about providing a safe and dependable haven for the entire ecosystem." - Rodger Foster Tell us about your company & your role? As Southern Africa’s leading airline, Airlink...
Growth for Jobs Strategy Discussion
"Unified action is imperative, I urge all parties to work together, collaborating jointly to generate the momentum needed for positive outcomes and collective success. We are in this venture together! While competition has its place, let us focus on co-competition." -...
Collaborative Solutions for South Africa’s Energy Crisis
"In South Africa, the first step in the right direction is the liberalisation of energy generation. However, we must also be bold enough to consider an open market system, allowing the private sector to play a more substantial role." - Alwie Lester During our recent...
Stemming the Talent Exodus & Securing SA’s Future Talent Pipeline with Dr Shirley Zinn
Explore the insights from Dr. Shirley Zinn on the talent exodus in South Africa and discover strategies for retaining and engaging top talent.
CEO Update
Central to the Accelerate Cape Town (ACT) value proposition, is our ability to connect our members with key government officials. As we reflect on recent engagements in the regional economic ecosystem, it is clear that deeper collaboration remains vital for addressing...
Lunch with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
Sponsored by Webber Wentzel, this engagement featured Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who shared with our members his team's steadfast commitment to Cape Town's economic growth and prosperity, with a resolute focus on addressing the energy crisis - remove use of the word...
Dinner with Premier Alan Winde, Western Cape Energy Advisor Alwie Lester & WC DG, Dr Harry Malila
At our CEO Dinner with Premier Winde, sponsored by Sanlam Insurance and Santam, we continued our series of conversations with local government and provincial leadership. Premier Winde together with members of his team – Alwie Lester (energy advisor in the Office of...
Building an Economy of Hope and Confidence with Alderman James Vos
At our Thought Leaders Engagement, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth and Development Alderman James Vos shared with our assembled members his team’s strategic intent and commitment, together with an overview of their initiatives and programmes as they...
CEO Update
Thanks to incredibly high levels of member engagement over recent months, the positive momentum of the ACT rebuild project has continued to great effect. As we not only recover from the Covid-19 pandemic but also try to navigate rising interest rates, food price...
‘Your Best Shot’ – Corporate Cape Town Engages the Arts to Drive Vaccine Uptake
‘Accelerate Cape Town & Santam #YourBestShot
#YourBestShot Delft Community Mural
#YourBestShot Athlone Community Mural
#YourBestShot Langa Community Mural
#YourBestShot Mitchell’s Plain Community Mural
#YourBestShot Bonteheuwel Community Mural
FAQs vaccination in the workplace
Vaccine Benefits vs Side effects: Western Cape
Vaccine Benefits vs Side effects: Western Cape
SA Coronavirus website
Galleries
Growth for Jobs Strategy Discussion
Collaborative Solutions for SA’s Energy Crisis
STEMMING THE TALENT EXODUS & SECURING SA’S FUTURE TALENT PIPELINE WITH DR SHIRLEY ZINN
Thought Leaders with Dr Wilhelm Verwoerd & Zinzi Mgolodela
CEO Engagement with Minister for Finance & Economic Opportunities Mireille Wenger
Thought Leaders with Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis & Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews
DINNER WITH PREMIER WINDE
Driving Economic Recovery Through Infrastructure Development with Minister Patricia De Lille & Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
DINNER WITH THE MAYOR
Lunch with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
