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Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight line. For many, it begins as a quiet idea nurtured after hours, a side project...
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For decades, entrepreneurial success has been framed as a strategic challenge: Identify the right market opportunity, develop a compelling product...
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South Africa is in the grip of a youth unemployment crisis, with around 60% of 18- to 24-year-olds jobless as...
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TotalEnergies EP South Africa marked a significant milestone in its commitment to local economic development with the graduation of participants...
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To significantly expand access to affordable, quality primary healthcare in underserved communities, the Cipla Foundation’s Sha’p Left initiative has partnered...
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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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There has been a noticeable shift in the tone of conversations about South Africa over the past year, with the...
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As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, the global theme “Give to Gain” is...
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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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If something’s wrong with your phone, neighbours know to try Nosiviwe Mdingi first. The 40-year-old electrician in Blackheath estimates she’s...
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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...
