The National Business Initiative (NBI) positions youth at the centre of South Africa’s green economy
From The Best of the Money Show by Radio 702
April 27, 2026 · 9 min
About this episode
Stephen Grootes discusses with Shameela Soobramoney the role of youth in South Africa's green economy.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Shameela Soobramoney, Chief Executive Officer of the National Business Initiative in South Africa, about efforts to position young people at the centre of South Africa’s green economy. As demand grows in sectors linked to renewable energy, infrastructure and sustainable services, the focus is shifting to how youth, particularly in township communities can access real opportunities. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to…
People in this episode
Host: Stephen Grootes
Guest: Shameela Soobramoney
Topics covered
- green economy
- youth opportunities
- renewable energy
- sustainable services
- business development
Keywords
- green economy
- youth
- renewable energy
- sustainable services
- business opportunities
Sponsors
Absa
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Business Initiative
Places: South Africa, township communities
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