Makwande Group (Pty) Ltd

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainability isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. At Makwande Group (Pty) Ltd, we specialize in resource recovery of critical raw materials to help businesses in the extractive industry value chain achieve their #ESG targets efficiently and effectively. Our Key Services: - Maximising the value from used commodities that are rich in critical raw materials. - Expert handling and recovery of End-of-Life renewable energy assets to ensure sustainable practices. Why should you trust Makwande Group (Pty) Ltd? - Our role within the CSIR's National Cleaner Productivity Centre ecosystem sets us apart, providing access to globally recognised expertise and a robust support network. - During 2022 we successfully diverted approximately 899 tons of GHG emissions from landfill, showcasing our commitment to tangible environmental benefits. Primarily serving the extractive industry, we understand the specific challenges and opportunities within this sector, offering tailored solutions to meet your sustainability goals. Trust us to partner with you in implementing resource efficiency and cleaner productivity strategies to help your business transition to a Circular Economy. #Sustainability #ResourceEfficiency #CleanerProductivity #ESG #ExtractiveIndustry #MakwandeGroup #RenewableEnergy #GHGReduction #EnvironmentalImpact Image source: https://lnkd.in/ddbJV9WV

University of the Free State & African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) recently hosted the Circular Economy Skills for the Manufacturing Sector: Mentors of SMMEs and SMMEs Training Course on 21–22 November 2024. The two days were filled with insightful discussions, actionable skills, and innovative approaches to circular economy. We’re curious—what was your biggest takeaway from the training? Let us know your thoughts and feel free to share your favorite moments or lessons in the comments. If you were unable to attend the first training session this year, we are back with another installment on the 6-7 February 2025, facilitated by our managing director, Nobantu A Mtimde. Register to attend and keep the circular economy conversation going! 🌍 💻 Name of Training Course: Circular Economy Skills for Mentors of SMMEs and SMMEs 📅 Date and time: Thursday 6 & Friday 7 February 2025, 09:00 to 15:00 SAST 👥 Audience: Mentors of SMMEs and SMME owners 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dSWRYSpz 💡 Good to know: CPD Accredited: 1 CPD Point #CircularEconomy #BusinessMentors #SMMEs #MakwandeGroup

Season's Greetings from Makwande Group! 🎄✨ As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey we've shared with our clients, partners, and community in driving a circular economy during this year. 🌍♻️ This festive season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients and collaborators for their support in helping us grow our business. Through the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa Industrial Symbiosis Programme, we've helped divert over 335 tons of waste from landfill by turning it into feedstock for the manufacturing of new resources. 🌱🏭 For Nobantu A Mtimde, our managing director, the year started with a trip to attend the WCEF 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. WCEF is a platform that converges multiple multilateral stakeholders committed to driving sustainable growth through a circular economy that #leavenoonebehind. She also participated as a facilitator for World Battery Day 2024 during an intense discussion on critical raw materials and supply chains. Another highlight included supporting the Circular Economy National Stakeholder Dialogue Series which culminated in the first conference of its kind during November. Looking ahead to the new year we are committed to actively advancing resource efficiency and optimisation through the adoption of circular economy principles. 💡♻️ We look forward to achieving even greater milestones in the upcoming year through more connection and collaboration to support South Africa's #justtransition to a circular economy. 🇿🇦🌍 May your holiday season be filled with joy, prosperity, and time well-spent with loved ones. 🎁❤️ #MakwandeGroup #FestiveSeason #CircularEconomy

🌟 November 2024 Highlights with Makwande Group 🌟 As we embrace the new month, we reflect on an inspiring November filled with impactful events, insightful discussions, and progress in our mission to champion sustainability and circular economy practices. Here’s a look back at what we accomplished last month: 🔹 Celebrating Industrial Ecology Day 2024: On the 21st of November, we highlighted the global conversation on sustainability by shining a spotlight on the importance of industrial ecology in driving systemic change and fostering resource efficiency. 🔹 Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Circular Economy Training: On the 21st and 22nd, Nobantu A Mtimde, facilitated a transformative Circular Economy Training Workshop. This event equipped entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector, mentors for small businesses, and other participants with practical tools to integrate circular economy principles into their businesses in order to help them transition into sustainable and resilient businesses. 🔹 National Stakeholder Dialogue: Nobantu Mtimde participated in this pivotal event, facilitating dialogue amongst key stakeholders to discuss innovative and integrated solutions for an inclusive circular economy in South Africa. The break-away session on Education and Skills highlighted the importance of reviewing the competency frameworks within the educational and knowledge sectors to help ensure increased alignment between the needs of our industries and the skills market. Another key highlight for us was the introduction of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) project to identify a balanced suite of indicators for monitoring South Africa’s transition to a circular economy and to develop guidance for populating each indicator. To find out more or to make your contribution to the indicators, please reach out to Anton Nahman. We are grateful for our team, partners, and community for supporting us in advancing the circular economy during the last few weeks. Together, we can make positive and meaningful strides toward a more sustainable and inclusive economy in South Africa! 📢 Let’s keep the conversation going—what was your circular economy highlight this month? #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #IndustrialEcology #MakwandeGroup

Celebrating Industrial Ecology Day 2024 🌍 Today, Makwande Group joins the global community in celebrating International Industrial Ecology Day, a moment to reflect on the innovative ways we can build sustainable solutions for a better future. As champions of the circular economy, we understand that industrial ecology goes beyond managing waste—it is about reimagining a future that embraces nature based systems, where every material has a value, and our focus is to recapture and retain that value for as long as possible for the benefit of all humanity and our environment. Here are 10 insights from industrial ecology that can inspire our commitment to sustainability: https://lnkd.in/eeGkkgxc 1. Nature as a Model for Industry: Industrial symbiosis mirrors natural ecosystems, where resources circulate efficiently and sustainably. 2. Societies Metabolise Like Organisms: Materials and energy flow within societies just as nutrients cycle in ecosystems. 3. Early Systemic Intervention Prevents Waste: Proactively designing sustainable systems avoids waste before it happens. 4. Location Shapes Environmental Impacts: Tailored local strategies maximise positive outcomes in diverse regions. 5. A Life Cycle Perspective Reduces Burden Shifting: Comprehensive impact assessments prevent unintended consequences. 6. Environmental Impacts Are Inevitable: While a circular economy reduces harm, it cannot eliminate it entirely. 7. Infrastructure Creates Long-Term Patterns: Decisions today shape resource needs for decades. 8. Technology Is Not a Panacea: Sustainable solutions also require behavioral and policy shifts. 9. We Cannot Do Without the Environment: Even in a circular model, ecosystems remain the foundation of economic activities. 10. The Future May Be Anticipated: Industrial ecology equips us to envision and prepare for sustainable technologies and practices. At Makwande Group, we are committed to fostering collaborations that advance industrial ecology in South Africa in order to meet the needs of current and future generations. To participate in the global discussion please visit: https://lnkd.in/durUBhsN #IndustrialEcologyDay2024 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #MakwandeGroup

Last Call! Is Your Business Ready to Go Circular? 🌍 Don’t miss the chance to transform your business practices and embrace the future of sustainability! Nobantu A Mtimde will be hosting an engaging Circular Economy Training workshop this week, designed to equip your team with the tools and insights to drive sustainable change in South Africa’s manufacturing sector. 💻 Training Name: Circular Economy Training Workshop 📅 Date and Time: Thursday, 21 November 2024, 09:00 – 16:00 SAST 👥 Audience: Entrepreneurs in the Manufacturing sector, Mentors for small businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, or anyone wanting to learn how to integrate circular economy principles in their business. 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dPNdx6EZ Why should you Join this training session? This two-day intensive session will empower you to: • Map out circular economy initiatives within your organisation. • Identify and deploy impactful circular projects. • Identify your stakeholders and align your goals effectively. • Monitor progress using circular economy indicators. This workshop is your opportunity to gain actionable knowledge and reposition your business for resilience and sustainable success in the transition to a circular economy. Seats are limited so—register and secure yours today! We look forward to helping you drive change in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. #CircularEconomy #SustainabilityTraining #BusinessInnovation #MakwandeGroup

🌍 Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future: Circular Economy National Stakeholder Dialogue Series Conference We’re thrilled to share that Nobantu A Mtimde, will be participating in the inaugural Circular Economy National Stakeholder Dialogue Series Conference. This event brings together various actors representing government, the private sector and industry research & academia, and innovators, all committed to transforming South Africa’s economy. We look forward to exploring and sharing key insights on how circular economy principles can break barriers, redefine value creation, and strengthen resource efficiency across, South Africa’s key economic sectors. Stay tuned for updates and insights from the event! #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #MakwandeGroup #ACEN #IndustryInnovation #FutureOfBusiness

🔄 Empowering SMMEs through Circular Economy Training! 🔄 Makwande Group is excited to share that the African Circular Economy Network (ACEN), in partnership with the University of the Free State, will be hosting the Circular Economy Skills for SMMEs and Mentors of SMMEs training course on 21st and 22nd November 2024. This two-day program is ideal for those in manufacturing, engineering, and related-services who want to strengthen their business offerings by integrating circular economy principles. 🌍 Why Attend? Facilitated by our own Nobantu A Mtimde, this training will cover seven comprehensive modules aimed at helping SMMEs enhance their position in the value chain, identify innovation opportunities, and explore circular business models for sustainable success. 💡 Key Details: 🗓 Date: Thursday 21 & Friday 22 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 09:00 to 15:00 SAST 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dPNdx6EZ 💼 Audience: SMME owners and mentors 📜 Good to know: CPD accreditation in process 💸 Financial assistance is available—apply today to make the most of this learning opportunity! This training can provide invaluable skills and perspectives for navigating today’s complex supply chains and business challenges. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot! #MakwandeGroup #ACEN #CircularEconomy #SMMETraining #Sustainability #BusinessTransformation #FinancialAssistance

Did You Know? 🌍 Waste Could Be Your Next Resource! Imagine a world where industries work like interconnected ecosystems—where one company’s waste fuels another company’s production. This isn’t science fiction; it’s called Industrial Symbiosis. Think of it as establishing an interdependent business community where nothing goes to waste—just like in nature, where everything has a role to play. Here’s a mind-blowing example: In Denmark, an industrial symbiosis network shares steam, sludge, and gas among companies, turning waste into valuable resources. In South Africa, the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa has recorded numerous resource collaborations where waste from businesses is transformed into feedstock or raw materials 🚀 The future of South African industry doesn’t have to follow the old, linear path. It’s time to rethink waste, reimagine resources, and revolutionise how we do business. Industrial symbiosis is the gateway to a circular economy, and the momentum is building. Stay tuned for updates on how we’re making waste history. 🌱♻️ #IndustrialSymbiosis #WasteToWealth #Sustainability #InternationalEcologyDay #MakwandeGroup

Reflecting on an Impactful October at Makwande Group 🌍🔄 October has been a transformative month for Makwande Group, as we engaged in pivotal discussions on circular economy principles across sectors. Through a series of events and webinars, we’ve joined forces with industry leaders to drive sustainable change and unlock economic value within South Africa and beyond. October Highlights: 📌 National Circular Economy Stakeholder Dialogue (Oct 11): Our Managing Director, Nobantu A Mtimde, co-facilitated discussions that emphasized revitalizing South Africa’s manufacturing sector. Topics included resource efficiency, policy support needs, and technology adoption. 📌 Circular Economy for Manufacturing Sector Event (Oct 18): Nobantu led a session for SMMEs, presenting practical strategies for transforming inefficiencies into value across the manufacturing value chain. 📌 Circularity in Renewable Energy (Oct 24): In partnership with the ED Platform and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH this session highlighted renewable energy as a driver for socio-economic development through circular strategies. 📌 World Cities Day Webinar (Oct 31): Hosted by Eunice Bräunlich this webinar featured expert speakers from across Africa and the UK, including Nobantu A Mtimde, discussing circular economy strategies within the context of World Cities Day and the SDGs. Topics included CE strategies for urban governance, resource management in cities, and resource efficiency in business. 📌 Webinar Series on Circular Economy in the mer-Sector (Oct 31): Nobantu joined a session with University of the Free State and African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) to explore how circular economy models can bolster the manufacturing sector and support SMMEs. Looking ahead, a significant highlight will be attending the Circular Economy National Stakeholder In-person Conference on November 14, 2024. We’re excited for the opportunity to engage and collaborate for a Circular Economy that advances the Just Energy Transition in South Africa. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #MakwandeGroup #BusinessInnovation #OctoberRecap #CircularEconomyInAction