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Balwin Properties is a South African property developer and owner focused on creating sectional title apartments for the low-to-middle income market. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the company designs, constructs, promotes, and sells affordable, ecologically conscious residential estates and also operates related services including commercial property rental, bond origination and commissions, and information and communications technology services such as fiber network infrastructure and rental of electronic communication products. It provides services to its residential estates and runs related programs through its foundation. Founded in 1989, Balwin Properties derives revenue primarily from residential and commercial property activities and associated annuity-based services.

Naked Insurance, founded in 2016 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializes in short-term retail insurance products. The company aims to provide a modern approach to insurance by emphasizing effortless, transparent, and sincere service. Through its innovative offerings, Naked Insurance seeks to enhance the customer experience in the insurance sector.

FirstRand is a South African financial services group offering banking, insurance, and investment products to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector clients across Africa. Its key subsidiaries include First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), WesBank, and Ashburton Investments.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a provider of digital infrastructure in Africa, delivering data, voice, and IP services through a nationwide fiber and satellite network. It operates an extensive fiber backbone spanning about 18,000 kilometers across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and South Africa, enabling high-speed internet access for public and private sector enterprises and supporting the digital journey. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, the company serves as a key connectivity partner across the continent.

FirstRand is a South African financial services group offering banking, insurance, and investment products to retail, commercial, corporate, and public sector clients across Africa. Its key subsidiaries include First National Bank (FNB), Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), WesBank, and Ashburton Investments.

Naked Insurance, founded in 2016 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializes in short-term retail insurance products. The company aims to provide a modern approach to insurance by emphasizing effortless, transparent, and sincere service. Through its innovative offerings, Naked Insurance seeks to enhance the customer experience in the insurance sector.

LulaLend is more than a company. It’s a belief in the power of small business, making a difference, building a better solution and striving for excellence. We work hard to empower businesses across South Africa with the funds they need to grow, and we have a great time doing it!

Absa is a prominent financial services group based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial products tailored to meet the needs of personal, commercial, and corporate customers. The bank provides personal banking services, including savings and current accounts, credit cards, home loans, and various investment products, along with electronic banking solutions. For business and corporate clients, Absa delivers services such as commercial property finance, asset finance, term loans, and trade products, as well as specialized solutions for sectors like agriculture, tourism, and public services. Established in 1991, Absa strives to address local challenges through its diverse offerings in retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking, alongside insurance services.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a provider of digital infrastructure in Africa, delivering data, voice, and IP services through a nationwide fiber and satellite network. It operates an extensive fiber backbone spanning about 18,000 kilometers across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, and South Africa, enabling high-speed internet access for public and private sector enterprises and supporting the digital journey. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, the company serves as a key connectivity partner across the continent.

LulaLend is more than a company. It’s a belief in the power of small business, making a difference, building a better solution and striving for excellence. We work hard to empower businesses across South Africa with the funds they need to grow, and we have a great time doing it!

ADvTECH Limited is a prominent education and training provider based in Sandton, South Africa. The company operates through three main divisions: Schools, Tertiary, and Resourcing. The Schools division delivers comprehensive educational services, including pre-primary, primary, and secondary education. The Tertiary division focuses on higher education, offering diploma, degree, and postgraduate programs through both traditional and distance learning methods. In addition, the Resourcing division specializes in staffing solutions, providing permanent, temporary, and contract placements across various sectors, including information technology, accounting and finance, engineering, and network services. ADvTECH stands out as a leader in quality education, skills development, and workforce placement in the region.

Lekela Power B.V., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Amsterdam, specializes in renewable energy generation across Africa, focusing on utility-scale wind and solar projects. The company develops, constructs, and operates its portfolio in countries such as Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Senegal. By delivering secure and reliable renewable energy, Lekela Power serves a variety of consumers, including governments, utilities, and large-scale industrial clients. The company aims to enhance energy accessibility to foster sustainable growth on the continent while transitioning towards a cleaner energy future. Lekela operates as a subsidiary of Mainstream Renewable Power Limited, primarily focusing on advancing projects from mid or late-stage development to long-term operational status.

Nedbank is a South African banking group offering a full spectrum of wholesale and retail financial services through its core divisions, including Corporate and Investment Banking, Retail and Business Banking, and Wealth. It accepts deposits, provides lending and credit facilities, and offers payments, treasury, and risk-management solutions, alongside insurance, investment management, and financial planning services. The group serves individuals, small businesses, and government and public-sector clients, while delivering corporate finance, stockbroking, debt advisory, and related market services to corporate customers. With a regional and international footprint, Nedbank operates in South Africa and across other African markets as well as Europe, Asia, and the United States, supported by a network of offices and subsidiaries. The company emphasizes client-focused financial solutions and risk management to sustain growth across sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, energy, mining, and professional services.