Business
B-BBEE Level 1: Why Your Supplier's Rating Matters More Than Ever
South African businesses are increasingly scrutinising the B-BBEE status of their suppliers. Here's what choosing a Level 1 technology partner means for your scorecard.
- 2026-03-28
- 4 min read
- Joyce Mukwevho - Operations Lead
Overview
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is a core pillar of South Africa's economic transformation agenda. For businesses that supply goods or services to corporates or government entities, their suppliers' B-BBEE ratings directly impact their own scorecard.
Key point
How supplier ratings affect you