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MTN Zakhele Futhi – A BEE journey nearing its end.

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We unpack the story of MTN Zakhele Futhi, one of South Africa’s largest Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) investment schemes now approaching its unwinding phase.



We’re joined by Belinda Mapongwana, Chairperson of MTN Zakhele Futhi, who reflects on the scheme’s journey since its launch in 2016, the value it delivered to nearly 90,000 Black investors, and what investors can expect as the structure winds down.



What were the wins, what lessons can be drawn, and how will this shape the future of inclusive investment vehicles in South Africa?
15 Jul 2025 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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