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Every December, the same migration happens: Johannesburg empties out, the N2 fills up and South Africa's coastal towns brace for...
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Anglo American’s enterprise and supplier development programme, Zimele, together with its implementation partner Sigma, have been named among six global...
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The latest Business Confidence Index results are a crucial positive signal for the retail and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) sectors, which...
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“For too long, the story of our township economy has been told in two conflicting ways: either as a problem...
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South Africa is witnessing a striking paradox in its financial landscape: Major banks, alternative lenders and private credit funds are...
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As 2025 draws to a close, South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider pivoting from crisis management to...
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As South Africa’s business leaders close out a year marked by volatility, the instinct is to charge into 2026 with...
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A survey of more than 2 000 small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa shows that two-thirds (67%) plan...
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The South African township economy is defined by its entrepreneurial spirit. Today, this economy is valued at nearly one trillion...
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A harsh truth has emerged for entrepreneurs and South Africa's small, medium & micro enterprises (SMMEs): Artificial intelligence has created...
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Absa is partnering with HEINEKEN Beverages to transform the landscape for black-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa,...
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement has set out bold ambitions for economic growth and social development in...
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A year of measurable growth, resilience and innovation for South African small to medium enterprises (SMEs) – despite ongoing economic...
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The Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) – in partnership with Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources...
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In South Africa’s startup ecosystem, stories of scale tend to follow a familiar trend: a bold idea, a big pitch...
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SME services provider Lula has welcomed the Finance Minister's firm commitment to fiscal discipline and decisive progress on structural reforms,...
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In any report on small to medium enterprise (SME) funding, numbers alone can never capture the lived reality of small...
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Every small business owner wants happy, satisfied customers. But are those customers coming back? Loyalty is not only the holy...
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The South African renewable energy sector is moving from momentum to maturity. Across industries, clean power isn’t perceived as a...
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Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has launched the “SME...
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November is an important month for business owners and entrepreneurs, with Global Entrepreneurship Week taking place from 17 to 23...
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With its Asset Finance and Short-term Finance products, Business Partners Limited addresses two significant pain points for South African small...
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The 2025 Bellville Business Expo (BBEXPO) brought the local business community together for two energetic days on 28 and 29...
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As small businesses enter the critical festive trading period, which often sees November and December sales account for significantly more...
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Starting and succeeding as a small business can be challenging. An innovative idea and identifying a gap in the market...
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Access to finance remains uneven in South Africa. Smaller businesses, particularly in the informal sector, rural communities or women-led enterprises,...
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With one in three South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) falling victim to cyberattacks, the digital threat landscape is...
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There’s no disputing that small & medium businesses (SMBs) play an outsized role in the South African economy, accounting for...
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When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament (in November) he has an ideal opportunity...
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Most small business owners I meet share a similar story. They started with a brilliant idea, poured their energy and...
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South Africa runs on small business, yet too many founders and long-time owners are stalling at the exact moment digital...
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The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) is proud to announce the third annual Bellville Business Expo, taking place on 28–29 October...
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Most entrepreneurs don’t struggle with effort—they struggle with clarity and alignment. Despite working long hours and investing heavily in marketing,...
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Handcrafted South African flag bracelets fund transformation initiative that has already supported over 100 Black-owned tourism businesses Johannesburg, 30 September...
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SMEs contribute around 34% of South Africa’s GDP and employ between 50% and 60% of the workforce*. Despite their valuable...
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The channel is being redefined by a new wave of high-performing partners who are scaling faster, adopting AI sooner, and...
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In today's competitive business landscape, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a critical challenge: attracting and retaining top talent while...
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Amazon South Africa has announced the launch of its Shop Mzansi Heritage Month celebration featuring pop-up stores in Johannesburg and...
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As South Africa moves closer to the busy Black Friday retail season, SME services provider Lula has urged entrepreneurs to...
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South Africa’s informal economy is a R1 trillion engine of survival, ingenuity and resilience. It represents 19.5% of total employment...
