The Impact Catalyst

12/06/2025

: Programme participant Lungelo Zindela, an engineer from EThekwini Municipality, lauds the Career Path Development for Employment (CPD4E) programme - a collaborative initiative between GIZ,German International Cooperation, the Impact Catalyst, and GFA Consulting Group.

“Since the beginning of the CPD4E Just Transition programme, one thing has stood out profoundly: knowing is not enough — it is in the doing that change truly happens. The Just Transition compels us to move beyond awareness and step into action, no matter how small. One person choosing to act can spark a ripple effect — influencing communities and young people to become confident and active participants in a decarbonised economy.”

To read more about this programme, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/eff4ZzbR

11/06/2025

: The Career Path Development for Employment (CPD4E) programme is preparing people for the future by equipping them with the skills needed to access opportunities in a growing, decarbonised economy. It focuses on young people, women, and workers from coal-dependent areas who risk losing their jobs, making sure no one is left behind in the shift to a greener economy.

To read more about this programme, click on the link: https://www.impactcatalyst.co.za/news/empowering-the-next-generation-youth-at-the-heart-of-the-just-transition

10/06/2025

: Empowering the Next Generation: Youth at the Heart of the Just Transition

"Programmes like the Career Path Development for Employment (CPD4E) play a vital role in preparing the future-workforce for a low-carbon economy. By equipping TVET professionals with the skills and knowledge to teach in-demand green economy skills, CPD4E helps ensure young people are ready to benefit from emerging job opportunities."

To read the full article, please click on the link: https://lnkd.in/eff4ZzbR

02/06/2025

: Going Beyond Compliance: Komatsu South Africa and the Impact Catalyst Drive Enterprise Development in Mpumalanga

South Africa’s small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are the lifeblood of the country’s economy—driving innovation, creating jobs, and uplifting communities. Recognising their critical role in combating unemployment and poverty, South African legislation encourages corporates to actively support local businesses through Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) initiatives. Yet for Komatsu South Africa and the Impact Catalyst, this is more than a compliance mandate—it’s a commitment to building self-sufficient, sustainable communities that thrive long after the business lifespan ends.

To read the full article, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/duYXfHVq

28/05/2025

: Nkosinathi Mpahlaza, Director of Nathi Sonke (Pty) Ltd, expresses his gratitude for the Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Programme, an initiative by Komatsu South Africa and the Impact Catalyst—which provided valuable mentorship and a Komatsu-designed Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB).

"We’re excited to grow our business, add greater value, and explore new opportunities made possible by the capabilities of the TLB."

26/05/2025

: Komatsu South Africa, in collaboration with the Impact Catalyst, recently handed over a Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB) to Nathi Sonke Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a Mpumalanga-based construction company that provides services to clients nationwide.

The handover formed part of an Enterprise Development Programme funded by Komatsu South Africa, aimed at supporting small business growth to drive sustainable economic development and contribute to the reduction of South Africa’s high unemployment rate.

21/05/2025

: Meet Hlengiwe Molefe, Impact Catalyst ICT & Education: Project Manager, as she gives a brief overview of the laboratory's features.

The Impact Catalyst was appointed by De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa and Young Diamantaires as the implementing agent for the Renaissance Science Laboratory.

To read more about the Renaissance Science Laboratory, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/d-dzpvh7

This is an initiative led by Young Diamantaires, in collaboration with the Impact Catalyst, De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa and several international partners.

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20/05/2025

: Meet Andy Cyster, Social and Economic Development (SED) Manager at De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa, as he shares the reasons behind De Beers Group’s commitment to funding the Renaissance Science Laboratory.

“I firmly believe that empowering young minds through access to quality education and resources is fundamental to fostering innovation and progress in our communities.”

To read more about the Renaissance Science Laboratory, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/d-dzpvh7

This is an initiative led by Young Diamantaires, in collaboration with the Impact Catalyst, De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa and several international partners.

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16/05/2025

: Meet Tamara Gabay, Head of Project: Renaissance Science Laboratory. She shares the inspiration and commitment behind the fundraising efforts to build a science laboratory at Renaissance Secondary School.

"The Renaissance Science Lab was built with the help of the Young Diamantaires community which I and David Troostwyk had the pleasure of leading - alongside several partners like De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa, Diamonds Do Good, World Federation of Diamond Bourses and the Impact Catalyst, to name a few. This initiative stands as a testament to our shared responsibility to uplift and support one another."

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15/05/2025

: Global, South African Firms Enhances STEM in Limpopo

Catch the story about the Renaissance Science Laboratory being built at Renaissance Secondary School in Musina, Limpopo covered by Mining Review Africa.

See link: https://www.miningreview.com/news/global-south-african-firms-enhance-stem-in-limpopo/

This is an initiative led by Young Diamantaires, in collaboration with the Impact Catalyst, De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa and several international partners.


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The Young Diamantaires, in collaboration with Impact Catalyst and corporate organisations, are constructing a cutting-edge science laboratory at Renaissance Secondary School in Musina, Limpopo.

15/05/2025

: Mike Munyai, a grade 10 learner at Renaissance Secondary School, shared his thoughts with us about the science laboratory currently being built at the school. ​
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“It will be a great pleasure to do adventurous things in the science lab.”​

To read the full story, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/d-dzpvh7
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This is an initiative led by Young Diamantaires, in collaboration with the Impact Catalyst, De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa and several international partners.


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14/05/2025

: Empowering Young Minds: South African and Global Companies Come Together to Transform STEM Education in Musina

"Additionally, one of the key enhancements is the installation of a three-phase power supply, a requirement prompted by the existing infrastructure’s inability to meet the power needs of modern laboratory equipment. Currently, the school relies on a single-phase system, which has severely limited the ability to use essential resources..."

To read the full article, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/d-dzpvh7

This initiative is led by Young Diamantaires, in collaboration with the Impact Catalyst, De Beers Group Managed Operations South Africa and several international partners.