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South Africa’s Circular Economy Ecosystem Map Is Now Live
Find circular ventures, support organisations, investors, ecosystem data and recorded deals in one searchable platform.
Key Insights from Part 2 of the ReNEW Reimagining Waste Webinar
Three women-led businesses show how mineral waste, better tools for waste reclaimers and food-waste solutions can create products, strengthen livelihoods and scale circular impact.
Circular Entrepreneurs Series — Part 1: Reimagining Waste
The first session hosted by Circular South Africa and Nedbank ReNEW brings together LiquidGold Africa, Urban Surfer and Sonke to explore what it really means to reimagine waste.
LiquidGold Africa named first recipient under the Nedbank ReNEW Programme
Durban-based circular economy venture receives funding to commercialise its insect protein-based premium pet food range from Black Soldier Fly protein.
Funding disbursement begins across eight prioritised ventures
Grant funding starts flowing to the eight prioritised businesses of the first cohort, just as the group acceleration programme concludes.
The Nedbank ReNEW Programme supports South Africa's circular economy entrepreneurs
Managed by Impact Amplifier, the programme marks the start of a five-month investment readiness journey for 124 selected circular economy and waste-innovation businesses.
Cohort kick-off: 100+ businesses begin acceleration
Following a national selection process of over 200 applications, the first ReNEW cohort officially kicked off on 30 January 2026.
Turning waste into opportunity: ReNEW launches nationally
Nedbank unveils the Recycling, New Enterprises and Waste-to-value programme — a bold response to youth unemployment and the environmental crisis.
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