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FAQ Tuesday!Most companies know they need local suppliers.Fewer know how to build the pipeline that makes local procurem...
23/06/2026

FAQ Tuesday!

Most companies know they need local suppliers.
Fewer know how to build the pipeline that makes local procurement viable.
Here is what effective localisation in ESD requires:
1️⃣ An honest supply chain assessment
2️⃣ Enterprise readiness mapping
3️⃣ A development pathway, not just a vendor list
4️⃣ Realistic timelines (12–36 months, not quarterly targets)
5️⃣ Alignment between procurement and ESD
6️⃣ Post-integration support

More insights in our latest article: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/zevoligp_localisationadvisory-supplierdevelopment-activity-7474687689255153666-ltNl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADBh-zIBRIRqVPs3n1kx4vdM-DqJSUjljM4

Building a local supplier pipeline is not a procurement exercise. It is a development strategy. And most companies appro...
22/06/2026

Building a local supplier pipeline is not a procurement exercise. It is a development strategy. And most companies approach it as the former, with predictable results.

Here is the problem:
🟥 The B-BBEE draft amendments propose new procurement targets that would require companies to source from 100% black-owned suppliers. Of the nearly 54,000 businesses holding B-BBEE certificates, only around 10,000 are 100% black-owned and the majority of those are small firms.

If your supply chain needs local, qualified, black-owned suppliers and the pipeline is not there, no procurement policy can create it overnight.
That pipeline has to be built. Deliberately. Over time.
This is what Zevoli Growth Partners Localisation Advisory service addresses:
➡️ Mapping local MSME capacity against your procurement categories
➡️ Identifying enterprises with readiness potential
➡️ Designing the development pathway that closes the gap between where they are and where you need them to be

The companies that start building their local supplier pipeline now will be the ones that can meet the new procurement requirements without a compliance crisis.
Read this week's article: Localisation Done Right - Building a Supplier Pipeline That Lasts https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7474687689255153666

22/06/2026

Building a local supplier pipeline is not a procurement exercise. It is a development strategy. And most companies approach it as the former, with predictable results.

Here is the problem:
🟥 The B-BBEE draft amendments propose new procurement targets that would require companies to source from 100% black-owned suppliers. Of the nearly 54,000 businesses holding B-BBEE certificates, only around 10,000 are 100% black-owned and the majority of those are small firms.

If your supply chain needs local, qualified, black-owned suppliers and the pipeline is not there, no procurement policy can create it overnight.
That pipeline has to be built. Deliberately. Over time.
This is what Zevoli Growth Partners Localisation Advisory service addresses:
➡️ Mapping local MSME capacity against your procurement categories
➡️ Identifying enterprises with readiness potential
➡️ Designing the development pathway that closes the gap between where they are and where you need them to be

The companies that start building their local supplier pipeline now will be the ones that can meet the new procurement requirements without a compliance crisis.
Read this week's article: Localisation Done Right - Building a Supplier Pipeline That Lasts xx

Halfway through the year already time to pause.Take a breath, stretch a little, and reconnect with yourself.Balance mat...
21/06/2026

Halfway through the year already time to pause.Take a breath, stretch a little, and reconnect with yourself.Balance matters, too.
Happy International Day of Yoga.

To the fathers who show up, stay present, and lead with care, your impact is felt every day. Today, we celebrate and app...
21/06/2026

To the fathers who show up, stay present, and lead with care, your impact is felt every day. Today, we celebrate and appreciate you.

This Father's Day, our team member Aadil Bismilla shares a gentle reminder:

"Father's Day is a wonderful reminder for us as fathers to spend meaningful time with our loved ones. But as we also observe Men's Mental Health Awareness Month this June, it's a reminder for us as men to pause and take care of our own mental well-being. To all men, our strength shouldn't be about pushing through when we're struggling. It should also be about recognising when we need to pause, seek support, and prioritise our mental health...Because it matters."

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father figures. Thank you for all that you do 🤍

Many entrepreneurs delay progress because they feel their plans are not yet perfect. But waiting for perfection can slow...
19/06/2026

Many entrepreneurs delay progress because they feel their plans are not yet perfect. But waiting for perfection can slow down meaningful progress.

As author Mark Twain quoted:
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." Businesses grow through action, learning, adjusting, and improving along the way.

18/06/2026

💡 ESD Nuggets!

Finding suppliers in your community is not the same as having a supplier pipeline. This is one of the most important distinctions in ESD and supplier development and one of the most consistently overlooked.

✅ Local availability tells you who is there.
✅ Local readiness tells you who is genuinely prepared to meet the standards, timelines, and demands that corporate procurement requires.
When programme design confuses the two, the result is a pipeline that looks full on paper and delivers very little in practice.

In this month's ESD Nugget, our Business Development & Advisory Manager Mphonyana Monama breaks down what that distinction looks like in practice and why it changes everything about how we design and deliver localisation work. Watch the full Nugget https://youtu.be/dO-Bs8JR2jg

🟥 Have you seen this assumption play out in an ESD or supplier development context? Tell us in the comments.

Forty-seven years ago, young people in Soweto stood up for something bigger than themselves. Their courage changed the c...
16/06/2026

Forty-seven years ago, young people in Soweto stood up for something bigger than themselves. Their courage changed the course of this country's history.

Today, young South Africans are still building change, one business at a time. In mining communities. In townships. In supply chains that were not designed with them in mind.

At Zevoli Growth Partners we have had the privilege of walking alongside hundreds of young entrepreneurs in our programmes over the past decade.
What we have learned is this:
🟦 Young people do not need inspiration. They need structure, support, access, and partners who take their ambitions seriously.
🟦 That is what enterprise development should be.

To every young entrepreneur, keep building. We see you.
Happy Youth Day, South Africa. 🌱

Youth Month is a reminder that the future isn't something we simply wait for,it's something we actively shape.🤙Inspired ...
15/06/2026

Youth Month is a reminder that the future isn't something we simply wait for,it's something we actively shape.🤙

Inspired by the voice of one of our own the company's Junior Graphic Designer, we celebrate the young creatives, thinkers, and innovators who bring fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and purpose-driven action to everything they do.

Keep dreaming fearlessly, creating intentionally, and making your mark. The future belongs to those who have the courage to build it.

Congratulations to Our Newly Appointed Health and Safety Team 🦺⛑️🛟!Creating a safe and healthy working environment is ju...
13/06/2026

Congratulations to Our Newly Appointed Health and Safety Team 🦺⛑️🛟!

Creating a safe and healthy working environment is just as important as the work we do every day. We are pleased to congratulate our newly appointed Health and Safety Team, who will help champion workplace safety, well-being, and compliance across the organisation.

👏 Congratulations
Aadil Bismilla
Yoliswa Mvelo
Ongezwa Ntliziyombi
Gontse Motau
Tshepiso grace Ntlhanngwe
Thubelihle Mbambo

Thank you for stepping into this important role and for your commitment to helping keep our workplace safe for everyone.

Here's to making safety a shared responsibility and a daily priority. 💙

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