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Hope in a time of Crisis
As part of an ongoing series of engagements between business and government, newly appointed Western Cape Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, MEC Mireille Wenger, met with representatives of Western Cape business to continue discussions on key...
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...
Building Successful Partnerships Between Business and Academia
We are extremely fortunate in the Western Cape to have four world-class tertiary institutions and two internationally accredited business schools. At our annual Vice Chancellors (VC) Dinner, we were joined […]
South Africa’s Influence on the African Growth Trajectory with Maria Ramos
At our last CEO Engagement for the year, we hosted Maria Ramos, the CEO of Barclays Africa who spoke to us about SA’s influence on the African growth trajectory. SA […]
AGM with Bonang Mohale
South Africa is experiencing tumultuous times. Rash decisions by government send markets tumbling, while counter balances through the judiciary and parliamentary committees act as stabilisers. The collective voice of business […]
The Future of Higher Education in SA
Higher education is important for growing South Africa’s economic capability, but the sector is facing serious challenges, especially in relation to declining budgets. The state subsidy has declined in real […]
Unlocking SME Growth with Adrian Gore
At our recent CEO Engagement, Unlocking SME Growth with Founder and CEO of Discovery Group, Adrian Gore, it was emphasised that the solution to SA’s economic woes and unemployment crisis is greater […]
Structural Reform Required to Reignite South Africa’s Economy
Much attention has been focused over the past year on a potential sovereign ratings downgrade. At our 2016 AGM, S&P MD and Regional Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, Konrad Reuss, said […]
Dinner with the Exec Mayor Patricia de Lille and the Mayoral Committee
At our recent CEO Engagement, we hosted Exec Mayor Patricia de Lille and the Mayoral Committee (Mayco). Sponsored by British American Tobacco, the evening provided a platform for business to […]
NEWS & OPINION
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
CEO Update
As we approach the end of another dynamic year, I am filled with gratitude and optimism for the strides we’ve made together as a business community. Given unprecedented levels of uncertainty – particularly with respect to ever increasing geopolitical tension, our...
CEO Engagement with National Minister of Transport, The Honourable Barbara Creecy
It was a privilege to host South Africa’s Minister of Transport, the Honourable Barbara Creecy, at our recent CEO engagement. The transport sector is complex and has posed challenges that have hindered our local economy for several years. Addressing these issues...
Unlocking Opportunities: Minister Simmers on the Future of Infrastructure in the Western Cape
We had the opportunity to host Minister Tertuis Simmers, the Western Cape Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, as part of our series of ongoing Thought Leadership engagements. As a pivotal figure shaping the region's infrastructure landscape, this event offered a...
Driving Collaboration for a Prosperous Future: Insights from Premier Alan Winde
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue and collaboration on critical issues impacting our region’s economic growth and development, we were honoured to host Premier Alan Winde at our recent CEO engagement. With a renewed five-year mandate, Premier...
Driving Economic Growth in Cape Town: Key Insights from Alderman Vos at Our Latest Thought Leaders Networking Event
It was a pleasure to host Alderman Vos at our most recent Thought Leaders networking engagement. Alderman Vos’s portfolio is incremental to driving economic growth and he is well-known for his passion and innovative ideas. Ryan Ravens, CEO of Accelerate Cape Town,...
CEO Update
The elections are done and dusted, the GNU has been established and we have a new provincial cabinet in the Western Cape. For the regional business community, it is hugely encouraging that Premier Alan Winde has secured another 5-year mandate in the Western Cape. We...
Building Cape Town’s Future – Strategic Infrastructure Investment & Collaboration
Last week, we were honoured to host Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Eddie Andrews. This event allowed Deputy Mayor Andrews to share with our members and other guests how the City of Cape Town is preparing for future infrastructure...
Strategic Structuring: The Keystone of Startup Success by Bruce Dickinson, Partner: Head of Sectors, Webber Wentzel
In the fast-paced world of startups, particularly those breaking new ground, the excitement of innovation and market disruption often takes centre stage. However, amidst this buzz, it's crucial for startups to prioritise their foundational business structures from the...
Inspiration Session with Dr Imtiaz Sooliman
At our recent Inspiration session, we were honoured to host Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, the esteemed founder of Gift of the Givers. We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Sooliman for his truly inspiring and authentic presentation, which garnered a standing ovation from all...
In Conversation with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis | Resilience & Divergence – our city’s building blocks for success!
It was once again an honour to host Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as part of our ongoing series of networking events between Western Cape business and local government. The session provided the opportunity for Mayor Hill-Lewis to update Accelerate Cape Town members on the...
‘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
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