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Tracking and managing cash flow correctly is one of the biggest challenges that South Africa’s 2.6 million small and medium...
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In the vibrant tapestry of South African entrepreneurship, small businesses stand as beacons of innovation and resilience. As we have...
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The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has launched its sixth annual continent-wide search for 10 exceptional entrepreneurs who are...
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South Africa’s ultimate consumer exhibition, the Rand Show, has announced a brand-new pitching forum for young businesspeople. Called "Mzansi Youth...
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Sage – the leader in accounting, financial, human resources and payroll technology for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) – has...
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Orange Middle East & Africa has signed an agreement with Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office, aimed at offering Microsoft...
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2023 put small businesses through the wringer. The cost-of-living crisis threatened the buying power of ordinary consumers, and the rising...
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Starting a business can be an overwhelming process, as there are many factors to consider. One of these is the...
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Small businesses are embracing digitalisation and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. With new technologies...
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Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) often navigate challenging waters. These enterprises are the backbone of our economy, driving growth,...
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The African Guarantee Fund (AGF), a leader in promoting financing of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa, and FSD...
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Founders Foundation has partnered with the Silulo Foundation and global technology company Zoho to train and equip township entrepreneurs enrolled...
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Celebrated as a day of love, Valentine’s Day is a time to acknowledge that significant other by showering them with...
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In a groundbreaking move, Esquire Technologies has announced its evolution into a comprehensive fulfilment company, poised to support and elevate...
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In response to the pressing need for job creation and entrepreneurship in South Africa, Allan Gray Makers has announced the...
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The supply chain disruptions over the past few years have emphasised the value of self-reliant economies and the inherent value...
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The Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC) has announced the opening of applications for its business accelerator. This groundbreaking programme is spearheaded...
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2023 was a year of ambivalence for small businesses across South Africa. The most recent Business Partners Ltd SME Confidence...
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Last year came with its fair share of opportunities and challenges for the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. A...
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2023 was a difficult year for South Africa’s small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), marked by fluctuating market dynamics, says...
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Let’s not pretend – times are tough! A flailing economy, escalating costs, loadshedding, geopolitical tensions and elections coming up in 2024......
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) is taking a stake of US$10.50 million in the capital of Seedstars Africa Ventures (SAV)...
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The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with Vista Group Holding to accelerate access to finance...
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In a strategic move to protect its clients against escalating cyber threats, KwaZulu-Natal South Coast–based managed services provider (MSP) ScottNET...
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In line with its mission of empowering businesses and young innovators across Africa, HabariPay's Squad has announced the launch of...
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In a business context, a financial gap refers to the difference between the available financial resources and the funds a...
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The construction and infrastructure development sector is a key driver of economic reform and growth in South Africa. As such,...
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The International Trade Centre (ITC) SheTrades Initiative and The UPS Foundation have announced the amplification of their partnership to champion...
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SimplyBiz, a business support platform powered by Nedbank, is putting more than 1 300 small business market organisers and makers...
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You’ve worked hard this year, and even the most determined entrepreneur needs to take some time to relax and recharge....
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Despite rising food and fuel costs, weakening currencies, climate change effects, security threats, political instability, rolling power cuts, infrastructure limitations...
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Holidaymakers looking to relax by the seaside this summer will soon be heading to the beautiful Sapphire Coast in KwaZulu-Natal....
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In South Africa's chaotic, unforgiving business environment, where the line between thriving and failing is thin for small and medium...
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The Durban Chemicals Cluster (DCC) Business Accelerator held its annual Dragons’ Den event at The Pearls in Umhlanga Rocks on...
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In South Africa’s highly competitive small business environment, entrepreneurs need a substantial number of resources to get off the ground...
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Securing funding and loans can be a challenging, frustrating experience for small business owners in South Africa, especially for small...
Constituting nearly 3% of the overall gross domestic product, South Africa’s construction industry is a vital sector in our economy,...
In Maiyama, a rural settlement in Kebbi state, northeast Nigeria, Rukayya Adamu starts her day by harvesting firewood from a...
The call for greater gender inclusivity highlighted the opening day of the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) Finance Series Kenya,...
South Africa’s premier entrepreneurial platform – the Business Partners Limited Entrepreneur of the Year® competition – announced its overall 2023 winner, as...
