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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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In an economy where small business owners are under increasing pressure and traditional routes to entrepreneurship feel increasingly out of...
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Anglo American’s Zimele programme and its partner Sigma have awarded R1.5 million in seed capital to 45 rural entrepreneurs in...
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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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At a time when South Africa’s unemployment rate continues to challenge households across the country, one unexpected player has emerged...
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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 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and Wakanda Food Accelerator,...
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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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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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You would have to have been living under a rock for the past few years to not know that artificial...
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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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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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With youth unemployment surging above 45% and landfills piling up with unmanaged waste, South Africa stands at a crossroads. Nedbank...
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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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South African youth discouragement grows as youth unemployment rose to 46.1% in Q1 2025, pushing overall unemployment to 32.9% (QLFS,...
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The latest EMEA Voice of the Property Manager report by MRI Software has revealed that African property professionals demonstrate resilience and commitment,...
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Canon has launched three exciting new products designed specifically for content creators to elevate their filming experience. Each product is...
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The Youth Employment Service (YES) and Sanlam have partnered to launch an exciting initiative to support 60 youth-owned businesses across...
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South Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs took centre stage in the 2024 SME Toolkit South Africa Business Plan Competition. Designed...
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As the United States under President Donald Trump freezes foreign aid funding through USAID, many organisations in South Africa are...
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The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has partnered with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank...
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Ecobank Group expands gender-financing offer to facilitate access to finance for women entrepreneurs
To bridge the gender financing gap for Africa’s women entrepreneurs, Ecobank, the leading pan-African financial services group, has announced significant...
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As South Africa grapples with youth unemployment and the need for economic transformation, the launch of USSAVI 2025 (a US–SA...
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In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, the ability to foresee opportunities where others see obstacles is what sets successful leaders...
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When it comes to socio-economic development, 2025 is a year full of possibility for South Africa as it breaks new...
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At the start of each new year, attention naturally shifts to education. Schools and universities open their doors, matric results...
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Entrepreneurship is a double-edge sword. It brings independence, purpose, fulfilment and the hope of achieving a certain level of wealth....
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Women make up half of the global population, yet statistics indicate that fewer women than men are engaged in entrepreneurial...
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The 2024 AWIEF Awards celebrated the exceptional achievements of African women entrepreneurs. The glamorous awards ceremony honoured six outstanding winners,...
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In an ever-changing economic landscape, South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are proving their resilience and adaptability. Sage’s annual...
