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Small businesses are embracing digitalisation and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. With new technologies...
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Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) often navigate challenging waters. These enterprises are the backbone of our economy, driving growth,...
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Founders Foundation has partnered with the Silulo Foundation and global technology company Zoho to train and equip township entrepreneurs enrolled...
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Celebrated as a day of love, Valentine’s Day is a time to acknowledge that significant other by showering them with...
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In response to the pressing need for job creation and entrepreneurship in South Africa, Allan Gray Makers has announced the...
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The supply chain disruptions over the past few years have emphasised the value of self-reliant economies and the inherent value...
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According to the latest 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor South Africa (GEM SA) report released on 1 February, South Africa’s early-stage...
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At the start of any entrepreneurial journey, it may feel as if your money is just flowing one way –...
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Last year came with its fair share of opportunities and challenges for the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. A...
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The global economy is expanding, providing an opportunity for black-owned businesses to succeed. Various mechanisms have been adopted to facilitate...
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The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Vista Group Holding to accelerate access to finance...
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The Omniverse – a dynamic convergence platform for the brightest minds across African innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship – is launching...
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), a leader in tech entrepreneurship training in Africa, has announced the opening...
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The International Trade Centre (ITC) SheTrades Initiative and The UPS Foundation have announced the amplification of their partnership to champion...
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SimplyBiz, a business support platform powered by Nedbank, is putting more than 1 300 small business market organisers and makers...
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You’ve worked hard this year, and even the most determined entrepreneur needs to take some time to relax and recharge....
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Despite rising food and fuel costs, weakening currencies, climate change effects, security threats, political instability, rolling power cuts, infrastructure limitations...
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A chance TikTok video that lasted just 30 seconds between a Grade R pupil and her teacher a year ago...
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“The Missing Entrepreneurs 2023”, a joint Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development–European Commission report highlighting the barriers faced by underrepresented...
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The Durban Chemicals Cluster (DCC) Business Accelerator held its annual Dragons’ Den event at The Pearls in Umhlanga Rocks on...
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In South Africa’s highly competitive small business environment, entrepreneurs need a substantial number of resources to get off the ground...
In Maiyama, a rural settlement in Kebbi state, northeast Nigeria, Rukayya Adamu starts her day by harvesting firewood from a...
The call for greater gender inclusivity highlighted the opening day of the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series Kenya,...
South Africa’s premier entrepreneurial platform – the Business Partners Limited Entrepreneur of the Year® competition – announced its overall 2023 winner, as...
Empowering women for financial inclusion and equality is vital, especially in high-risk, disadvantaged communities like the Cape Flats. The Whitaker...
iKhokha, a locally developed all-in-one suite of intuitive business tools that empower small businesses to compete in the digital economy,...
As we get ready for the final push of the end-of-year season – the busiest on the calendar for many...
Entrepreneurship is a key driving force behind boosting economies in Africa – and after the onset of the global COVID-19...
Zoemsalf, the all-rounder product developed by 13-year-old entrepreneur Engelize Botha, has garnered considerable attention in the past few weeks. The...
The success story that is HOT 102.7FM has had another significant chapter added, with the Johannesburg-based commercial radio station coming out tops...
Get ready for an event that is not just about the shopping. It is about building communities and nurturing dreams....
The debate around blockchain technology and the future is almost as old as blockchain itself. Ever since this innovative technology...
To succeed in the future, entrepreneurs must embrace technology, social imperatives and adaptability. With advancements in artificial intelligence, sustainability and...
There is arguably nothing more invaluable to aspiring South African entrepreneurs than hands-on experience. In an environment that currently has...
Entrepreneurship is a characteristic phenomenon of both democracy and a strong economy. Unsurprisingly, it was conspicuously absent in the apartheid...
After an extraordinary display of creativity and economic prowess by a multitude of enterprising women, the unveiling of the triumphant...
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South Africa’s youth unemployment rate has averaged 55.83% from 2013 until now, reaching an all-time high of 66.50% in the third quarter...
Sometimes, all a great idea needs is a little fine-tuning to give it the confidence and gravitas it needs to...
Recent global conflicts such as the Ukraine-Russia War continue to send shockwaves throughout the world. Their impact has laid bare...
Women entrepreneurs across South Africa have reason to celebrate as the top 10 finalists have been officially announced for the...
