Strategic Ownership. Lasting Value.
Makazi Investment Group (MIG) is a 100% black-owned investment holding company that builds and grows businesses through active, long-term partnership. We combine patient capital with hands-on strategic and operational involvement, so that the enterprises we back become resilient, sustainable and able to deliver lasting returns for investors, partners and the communities they serve.
BBBEE CSR / ESG / Corporate Governance Investment Visibility Programme
Makazi Investment Group (MIG), in partnership with global ESG and Corporate Governance organisations, invites established macro B-BBEE organisations to take part in the BBBEE CSR / ESG / Corporate Governance Investment Visibility Programme. This B-BBEE transformation programme is designed to empower the black economic investment footprint across the Southern Hemisphere.
ESG and B-BBEE: Building an Inclusive and Sustainable Economy
At Makazi Investment Group (MIG), we believe that bringing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles together with Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is paving the way for a more inclusive and sustainable business landscape in South Africa. As businesses navigate social equity, environmental responsibility, and ethical governance, integrating ESG and B-BBEE offers a powerful framework to drive meaningful change, strengthen corporate reputation, and contribute to national goals. It is a framework that informs how MIG invests, partners, and creates value.
Understanding ESG and B-BBEE
ESG refers to the three central factors used to measure the sustainability and societal impact of an investment in a company or business.
Environmental: How a company performs as a steward of nature, including its carbon footprint, waste management, and resource usage.
Social: How a company manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates, with an emphasis on diversity, labour rights, and community engagement.
Governance: A company’s leadership, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights, stressing transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
B-BBEE is a government policy aimed at addressing historical injustices and promoting economic transformation by increasing the participation of black South Africans in the economy. It encourages businesses to empower previously disadvantaged individuals through ownership, management, skills development, and socio-economic development initiatives.