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Amazon South Africa recently hosted its second annual Seller Summit, bringing together more than 300 entrepreneurs, industry leaders and Amazon's...
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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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From a pair of clippers and a chair on a ‘stoep’ in Eldorado Park, to 80 stores across southern Africa,...
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Heirs Energies is supporting the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s (TEF) 2026 cohort of 3 200 African entrepreneurs, helping drive enterprise growth...
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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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Energy insecurity, climate-stressed agriculture, rising waste and strained transport systems are putting immense pressure on South Africa’s growth prospects. But...
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For years, entrepreneurs have been told that success is a matter of strategy: the right funnel, the right marketing plan,...
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This International Women’s Day, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is celebrating the women entrepreneurs whose products line its retail...
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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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Across northern KwaZulu-Natal, women living in and around the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site are emerging as powerful agents...
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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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It's February, and the adrenaline of the new year has finally worn off. Goals that felt exciting in January now...
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At a time when most startup success stories focus on hypergrowth, burn rates and Silicon Valley playbooks, a new book...
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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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Every generation inherits a different kind of economy. For my generation in South Africa, we're witnessing something remarkable: the birth...
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South Africa’s youth (15–34 years) remain vulnerable in the labour market. The Stats SA Quarterly Labour Report for the second...
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What began as a mother’s mission to heal her son has grown into one of South Africa’s most inspiring wellness...
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How many times have we been told to work harder, grind longer and chase success? Yet, even with all that...
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South Africa’s economy relies heavily on individuals who create their own income streams, often falling outside of formal employment. Digital...
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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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After 16 weeks of nail-biting competition, the 2025 Nedbank Pitch & Polish season came to a thrilling conclusion with a...
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South Africa’s entrepreneurs are the engine of economic growth, but too often they’re locked out of the very industries and...
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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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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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Across South Africa, entrepreneurship pulses in taxi ranks, township streets, rural markets and roadside stalls. It’s in the everyday hustle...
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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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Young South African entrepreneurs have an opportunity to transform their businesses and take them to the next level, by applying...
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When high achievers hit a wall in business, relationships or personal fulfilment, the instinct is often to push harder, chase...
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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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MotionAds co-founders Jon Berkowitz and Elan Band have been named joint recipients of the Eric Ellerine Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by...
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Mining is one of South Africa's biggest contributors to economic growth, yet it leaves deep environmental scars. Entrepreneur Tebogo Kale...
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The Youth Employment Service (YES) has announced the launch of the YES Gamechangers Challenge (YGC), a pioneering initiative designed to...
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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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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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Every entrepreneur has a dream for their business. There are those who’ve built a business around their personal passions and...
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Young Entrepreneurs South Africa is proud to announce the start of the much-anticipated G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance Summit 2025. This...
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The GIBS Route to Market entrepreneurial programme – now entering its third year – brings together Aspen Pharmacare (medical and...
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Mr Price Foundation has launched the Bindzu Youth Fund, an initiative aimed at offering youth-owned businesses an opportunity to compete on a...
