South Africa: Mining ruling affects black empowerment targets

In South Africa, the High Court curbs ministerial powers on mine ownership to enforce black empowerment targets as companies pledge to boost investment. South African mining companies say the 21 September High Court ruling curtailing ministerial powers on mine ownership with boost national investment. South Africa used to be at the …

The Rise of Black Power in America – A Historical Overview

The party advocated for black self-defence and community empowerment through programs like free breakfast for children, community health clinics, and political education classes. In addition to these grassroots movements, Black Power also had an impact on mainstream politics. In 1972, Shirley Chisholm became the first African …

Black Empowerment

Definition: Black Empowerment refers to the process of enhancing the political, economic, and social power of Black individuals and communities. It involves dismantling barriers to success, fostering self-determination, and promoting opportunities for advancement. At its core, Black Empowerment strives to cultivate a sense of pride, resilience ...

Black Empowerment Works | United Way of Greater …

Black Empowerment Works is an equity-focused grant program that is part of United Way's Black-Led Social Change initiative. It promotes Black self-determination, social mobility and economic prosperity by providing resources and funding to grassroots/community-based, Black-led work. Since its inception in 2020, we have …

Economic growth is a prerequisite for black empowerment

The original 2004 Mining Charter was a formal document recording a pact between Government and industry, co-signed by them, in which they committed themselves to a framework for progressing the empowerment of historically disadvantaged persons in the mining and minerals industry, with a timetable and aspirational targets.