Profit with Purpose: Transforming African Business with Tiekie Barnard

Loading player...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Tiekie Barnard, Founder & CEO of Shared Value Africa & Shift Impact Africa, as she reveals how businesses can drive both profitability and social progress simultaneously.
In this powerful interview, Tiekie unpacks the revolutionary Shared Value business model that's helping African organizations tackle pressing societal challenges while unlocking sustainable growth. From advancing gender equality in academic institutions to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, discover practical strategies for creating meaningful impact.
Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or changemaker, this conversation will transform how you think about the relationship between profit and purpose in the African context.
#SharedValue #ProfitWithPurpose #AfricanBusiness #Sustainability

9 Mar English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

Other recent episodes

The Lucky Hustle is a weekly feature on The Social Impact Show with Samm Marshall

The Lucky Hustle is a weekly feature on The Social Impact Show with Samm Marshall, featuring Darren Morris, owner and founder of Lucky Hustle. Each week, we dive into the journeys of entrepreneurs, unpacking the grit, determination, and hard work it takes to build a successful business. From challenges to…

9 Mar 21 min

Dance for All South Africa: Empowering Youth Through the Art of Movement

Dance for All South Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional dance training to disadvantaged youth in South African communities. Based in Cape Town, DFA SA empowers young dancers through high-quality training in ballet, contemporary, African, and other dance styles, opening doors to careers in the creative industries…

9 Mar 12 min

Gogos Go Digital with Vuma & goGOGOgo

In this heartwarming episode, we celebrate a groundbreaking initiative that’s bridging the digital divide for South Africa’s grandmothers. Through a partnership between Vuma and goGOGOgo, 38 incredible gogos in Pretoria have graduated from a digital skills training programme—learning to send emails, browse the internet, use WhatsApp, and even access online…

9 Mar 18 min

How to Fix South Africa – Weekly Feature with Kanthan Pillay

Welcome to our weekly feature, How to Fix South Africa, with journalist, entrepreneur, and author Kanthan Pillay (How to Fix South Africa: An Owner’s Manual). Each week, we tackle the country’s biggest challenges and explore real, actionable solutions. This week, we’re discussing flooding caused by heavy rains and how to…

9 Mar 26 min

Doing Good Business with Hilton | Youth Employment, Budget Insights & CSR

In this week's edition of Doing Good Business, Hilton Theunissen, Managing Director South Africa and VP Global Partnerships at GrowthWheel, unpacks key developments shaping South Africa’s business and employment landscape. We dive into Microsoft’s $5 billion investment and its commitment to 1 million youth, exploring what this means in the…

9 Mar 16 min

All episodes