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A South African fintech lender providing fast and flexible working capital funding to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) solves the...
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It’s 7 a.m., and Viktor is unlocking the doors to his coffee shop for the day. He knows his product...
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Small business owners may very well be asking themselves whether they should deregister for VAT, following the 1 April change...
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Picture the owner of an independent hardware store in Brackenfell, or a family-run butchery in George. On their phone: a...
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IDA Law is a dynamic collections and litigation solutions small to medium enterprise (SME) founded by graduate lawyers who spotted...
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As the new tax year gets underway, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are navigating an increasingly complex operating...
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Most entrepreneurs don’t celebrate regulatory changes. But this one deserves attention. When the 2026 National Budget raised the VAT registration...
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If you run a small business in South Africa, you are already inside a digital ecosystem. Transactions flow through point-of-sale...
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With the launch of its first micro-franchise store at Mall of the South, WAXIT is demonstrating how micro-franchising could become...
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South Africa’s forestry sector contributes an estimated R8 billion to the country’s gross domestic product, while supporting more than 150...
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A South African impact investment fund is demonstrating how targeted capital, coupled with hands-on support, can unlock growth for small,...
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As South Africa’s 2026 tax season approaches (1 March 2025 – 28 February 2026 assessment), individuals, trustees and small to...
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In 2026, African small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) will be defined by their digital capabilities. Foundational capabilities such as cloud,...
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Payroll is one of the biggest headaches for medium-sized businesses. Small human resources teams or finance managers often juggle compliance,...
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As South Africa braces for the possibility of a sharp fuel price increase in April, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...
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Sage – a global leader in accounting, finance, HR and payroll technology – has rolled out Sage Ai across its...
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South African micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operate in one of the most challenging funding environments globally. Despite MSMEs...
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Access to credit is a foundational enabler of economic opportunity, yet it remains out of reach for over a billion...
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Aions Ventures is calling for a reset in how South Africa approaches small business finance, arguing that the country does...
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South Africa has a thriving and growing tourism market that attracts local, regional and international tourists to our shores. Visitors...
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Small businesses don’t fail because they don’t work hard. They fail, plateau or stay 'small' because they run out of...
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Many small businesses within the waste management sector in South Africa are thriving, creating employment, driving environmental sustainability and bringing...
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Lula has welcomed this year’s National Budget Speech, which included an announcement that the compulsory VAT registration threshold would increase...
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The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) reaffirmed the commitments made by the Government of National Unity to inclusive...
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In this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa set out a vision with the potential to...
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In 2026, cleaning standards are no longer a facilities issue. They’re a governance issue. For many corporates, what was once...
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As South Africa prepares for the 2026 National Budget Speech, Lula, a leading SME funder, has renewed its call for...
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One glaring mistake modern society makes is selling entrepreneurship as a shortcut to wealth and success. Young people, especially, are...
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As South Africa’s e-commerce sector continues to mature, expectations around delivery speed, visibility and affordability are intensifying. With online retail...
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For South Africa, the quest for energy, climate and economic development grows more urgent by the year. For provinces, this...
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South Africa’s 2026 Budget Speech may deliver important fiscal signals, but for many businesses, its most lasting impact will be...
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Loving your business isn’t about passion alone – it’s about commitment. For small to medium enterprises (SMEs), the more pressing...
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When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the 2026 State of the Nation Address at Cape Town City Hall, two themes stood...
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As the year begins, it’s important to observe the South Africa’s evolving franchise landscape. Whether you’re an experienced franchisee or...
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South African manufacturing small to medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to operate in an increasingly competitive environment, facing intensified pressure from...
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The trajectory of South Africa's economy is inextricably linked to the vitality of its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This...
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Business funding platform Lula has entered into a strategic collaboration with Payfast by Network, enabling Payfast merchants to access fast,...
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South Africa’s tourism and travel industry marked a major sustainability milestone with the launch of the Tourism & Travel Green...
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South African SME funding platform Lula has secured R340 million (US$20 million) in local currency funding from FMO, the Dutch...
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South Africa’s farm to fork chain is changing fast. From primary producers to township takeaways and boutique hotels, everyone is...
