The Akwande Generation
NIH's long-term vision is not just financial, it's generational. The name “Akwande” itself speaks to growth, expansion, and collective prosperity, mirroring the exact intent of NIH’s multi-generational transformation approach. The Akwande Generation represents NIH's commitment to building an enduring legacy through investments that actively uplift workers, communities, and industries. More than capital allocation, this initiative leverages NIH's national footprint and multi-sectoral holdings, from property and renewable energy to healthcare, finance, and agriculture, to create a business ecosystem aligned with Employee-Targeted Investments (ETIs). These ETIs focus on financial inclusion, job creation, and empowerment for the next generation of South African workers. By partnering with industry leaders and consolidating investment vehicles under a group structure, NIH is uniquely positioned to offer its stakeholders more than returns: it offers opportunity.
planning & strategy
- Strategic investment partnerships that enable transformation
- Property, energy, and capital assets supporting worker-focused outcomes
- Human capital upliftment and worker ownership models
- Empowerment through the Tshedza Trust & NEHAWU benefits structure
This vision is not theoretical, it is active, alive, and unfolding across NIH’s subsidiaries and platforms. The Akwande Generation is already being shaped through real investments, real communities, and real people who share in the value created. From rural solar projects to urban infrastructure, from inclusive healthcare solutions to strategic property development, every touchpoint is designed to serve both purpose and profit.
As we grow, so too does our need for aligned thinkers, builders, and innovators. Whether you're an investor, a development partner, a union-aligned enterprise, or a skilled professional seeking meaningful work, we invite you to explore how your vision can find expression within NIH’s expanding ecosystem. Together, let’s build the future we want to inherit.