Entrepreneurship

FIN1k offers free training for young entrepreneurs

Recognising the skills gap and the need for a healthier money culture among youth in South Africa, the Innovator Trust launched its 2023 FIN1k…

African start-up founders can apply to join Stanford Seed

Seed, a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative, has renewed its collaboration with the African Management Institute (AMI) in its ongoing effort to partner…

Diaspora fosters entrepreneurship in Africa, finds World Mobile

New research by mobile network operator World Mobile reveals that members of the African diaspora living in Europe are increasingly investing in and financing…

‘SMEs deserve financial relief amid load shedding losses’

Inospace, South Africa’s leading owner and operator of serviced logistics, calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently offer financial relief to the thousands of…

Beyond funding: African entrepreneurs also need mentorship

Ask most African entrepreneurs what their biggest challenge is and they’ll tell you that it’s funding. That’s not conjecture either. In multiple continent-wide and…

Trends: What to expect from machine learning in 2023

The leap Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made is expected to boost the digital transformation of businesses while disrupting various industries. Helm head of engineering…

SA company embarks on four-day work week – with full pay

Exhaustion, burnout and illness seem to be the trademark of modern working life. But what if companies could “cure” employees by giving them more…

As disruption persists, digital investment drives profitability

In today’s high-cost environment, leaning into digital investment is an essential enabler for driving efficiency and profitability, whilst boosting innovation and ensuring competitive advantage….

Nurturing a savings culture critical to the success of SMEs

South African small businesses are caught in several socioeconomic crosswinds – record-high petrol prices, electricity load shedding, and significant inflationary pressures. In the wake…

Open banking a ‘win-win for both banks and fintechs’

Pay@’s Clinton Leask discusses why South African retailer, billers and banks should consider open finance solutions. He believes it opens partnerships between banks and…

Digital trade key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential

Digitalisation brings new opportunities in trade and creates the potential to underpin resilience in times of crisis. The digital transformation of customs and borders…

What young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs need to succeed

Anzisha Prize managing editor Didi Onwu travelled to Zimbabwe to document the young entrepreneurs changing the face of business in that country. She shares…

‘Prioritise top entrepreneurs to boost SMEs in West Africa’

The entrepreneurial ecosystem in West Africa is robust and innovative. This is according to high-profile delegates attending this region’s conference aimed at accelerating small…

60 entrepreneurs to benefit from SAB Foundation funding

The SAB Foundation has put out a call for growth-orientated entrepreneurs committed to achieving new levels of success to apply to its popular Tholoana…

SMEs driven by start-up mentality, finance access

It’s undeniable that SMEs are the lifeblood of the global economy, with the sector accounting for 90% of all businesses worldwide and 50% of…

AIF fellows shine in engineering academy’s Africa Prize

Pan-African ecosystem builder WomHub says more than 100 women founders in the science, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) value chain have excelled in the…

[Opinion] What it means to say ‘I do’ to a franchisor

Many people, during their lifetime, consider going on their own by buying a suitable franchise. What some of those people don’t realise is that…

Funding women-led start-ups key to economic development

Despite the relative sophistication of its economy and business environment, South Africa’s record as regards its promotion of women in the business environment is…

Build a robust workplace culture amid Great Resignation

Skills development and company culture has become a competitive differentiator, particularly when it comes to attracting and retaining the right talent, and particularly now….

This SA start-up made $1m. in just one day!

Last month, local better-for-you soda brand, PURA Beverages, travelled to the United States to attend two of the top trade shows in the food…

SA bridges digital divide to bolster township economy

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, the township economy and skills development are often cited as key economic drivers in South Africa. Together, these three things have…

SA’s early-stage start-ups growing into established trades

South Africa is one of the toughest countries in the world to be an entrepreneur but as the country emerges from the economic shocks…

#ImvelisiJustHack equips enviropreneurs to build start-ups

With greening the economy and Just Transition at its heart, #ImvelisiJustHack is a collective intervention aimed at seizing opportunities that can play a vital…

LG’s New 100-Inch QNED TV Is a Game-Changer for Home Entertainment in South Africa

ASUS Taps Into South Africa’s AI Obsession With Smarter Devices

HONOR 400 and 400 Pro Redefine AI Smartphone Innovation for South African Users

SA SMBs are AI-Ready – ASUS Report Shows Local Businesses Are Already Seeing Real ROI

Ocellics Reinvents Fund Factsheets with Automation-Driven Platform for Investment Managers

AWIEF 2025 Awards Nominations Now Open

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves