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The 14th season of South Africa’s biggest pitching competition, Pitch & Polish, promises to be another nail-biting instalment. While the...
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African employers and policymakers need to embrace the Decent Work Agenda for Africa to establish equitable and dignified working conditions for...
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Choosing a domain name for a small business requires careful consideration, as it is often the first thing people see...
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Josiah Morake from Ivory Park in Midrand was a part-time gardener. He says, “I worked for different people with no...
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Since signing a deal with the Shoprite Group just over a year ago, Durban-based family business TKM Foods has grown...
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The eThekwini Furniture Cluster (EFC) has launched its Customer Compass Programme, aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within...
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Despite the quantum leaps being made toward gender parity in the world of business, women entrepreneurs are still outnumbered by...
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The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) proudly announces EO Ignite 2024, a distinguished assembly of global business leaders set to unfold from...
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In the vibrant tapestry of South African entrepreneurship, small businesses stand as beacons of innovation and resilience. As we have...
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The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has launched its sixth annual continent-wide search for 10 exceptional entrepreneurs who are...
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South Africa’s ultimate consumer exhibition, the Rand Show, has announced a brand-new pitching forum for young businesspeople. Called "Mzansi Youth...
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More than two years after the lifting of lockdown regulations, the local hospitality industry is still reeling from the losses...
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For Cynthia Sekgobela, retirement in 2016 brought a bold new beginning. After 21 years as an accountant and tax consultant,...
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Orange Middle East & Africa has signed an agreement with Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office, aimed at offering Microsoft...
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2023 put small businesses through the wringer. The cost-of-living crisis threatened the buying power of ordinary consumers, and the rising...
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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...
