by Alexis Sacks | Feb 2, 2017 | B-BBEE Blog | Fatima Bapukee
Government on Friday officially implemented its Preferential Procurement Regulations which officially outline the weighting of price vs Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status when government award contracts. The system will officially work on a 1-100...
by Alexis Sacks | Jan 19, 2017 | B-BBEE Blog | Fatima Bapukee
In its bid to create a more inclusive economy that is less dependent on commodity exports with a bigger productive base focused on manufacturing, the Department of Trade & Industry launched its Black Industrialist Programme in February 2016. The Programme aims to...
by Alexis Sacks | Nov 14, 2016 | B-BBEE Blog | Fatima Bapukee
The Amended ICT Sector Code 40407 gazetted on 7th November 2016 is unique as it modifies the points requirement for each B-BBEE Level, making it much harder to achieve the required levels than the Amended Codes of Good Practice (COGP) The implication is that only...
by Alexis Sacks | Nov 9, 2016 | B-BBEE Blog | Fatima Bapukee
At a time when many companies may be considering not proceeding with a B-BBEE rating under the more onerous Amended Codes, the need for a BEE Certificate is becoming critical for many businesses who export to the EU. To benefit from the recently signed SADC – EU...
