The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy wants to ensure that the ownership of fuel stations is more representative of the country’s demographics. However, even though the liquid-fuel industry is highly regulated, with the government dictating the petrol price, black entrepreneurs still face challenges like access to infrastructure, finance and markets. This hinders competition and entry into the industry.

In this webinar, Moneyweb unpacks these challenges and provides fascinating insights from Prithivan Pillay and Cobus de Bruyn from Nedbank Commercial Banking.

You’ll also learn more about Nedbank’s partnership with SA PALS, an inspiring non-profit organisation developed by farmers in cooperation with local communities.

This initiative provides training, mentorship, specialist advisory support and capacity-building for farmers throughout the industry. Considering how agriculture remains a crucial part of the South African economy, Nedbank and SA PALS are on a mission to shift boundaries and empower farmers.

Already on a 10-year journey navigating industry challenges, Nedbank will share its insights in the livestream on the future of agriculture, its unique complexities, as well as opportunities for creating a sustainable and inclusive tomorrow.

Date: Wednesday, 9 November 2022
Time: 10:00-11:00

Speakers

Prithivan Pillay Head of client value propositions at Nedbank Commercial Banking Pillay is a key member of the team that has helped the division navigate the global pandemic. Pillay assesses, analyses, and identifies strategic business opportunities and initiatives within new markets, while constantly ensuring the bank’s existing industry propositions are refined, competitive and relevant to meet market needs and the division’s strategic objectives.

Cobus de Bruyn Head of agriculture client value proposition (CVP) De Bruyn started his banking career in 1998 and has been in the agricultural finance sphere for 29 years. His passions include agriculture, strategy, innovation and dealing with Nedbank’s clients in the agricultural sector. De Bruyn is responsible for managing the CVP team, enhancing Nedbank’s offering and creating solutions to address the pain points many agricultural businesses experience.