Entrepreneurship

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Several economists have referred to Africa as the “next global growth market.” A number of findings support this claim. According to the World Bank,…

Township butchery king unlocks R5m investment to scale

With successful butcheries already established in Thokoza and Katlehong, entrepreneur Dexter Letele, has secured a R5 million loan to launch a third site, bringing his…

‘Explore low code to enable and empower start-up teams’

Entrepreneurs especially benefit from access to low-code platforms that allow them to do their daily tasks while solving any difficulties that may arise. This is the…

5 reasons not to overlook Generation X just yet

There has been a lot of talk about marketing to Generation Z and their purchasing power. Though it is clear that companies need to…

Jason’s investment in SA heritage brands pays off

Small and medium-sized businesses contribute significantly to the economic growth of South Africa by creating jobs, alleviating poverty, distribution of income, and innovation. Yet,…

How businesses can empower SMEs in South Africa

In a nation beset by unemployment, it is vital to provide new work opportunities. Experts warn South Africa’s collective future will remain unknown unless…

Access to capital now critical for growth in ICT sector

South Africa’s ICT sector has experienced huge growth in 2022, according to the latest ICT Market Overview Sizing and Forecast 2022 report. However, structural…

[Opinion] SMEs should not waste the lessons of Covid-19

Two and a bit years later, the idea of “normal” remains a bit of a grey area for many SMEs, argues Ryan Cohen from…

Innovation Hub celebrates 57 CoachLab start-up founders

Following months of intensive learning and personal coaching, 57 entrepreneurs from across South Africa graduated from the 2021 CoachLab Entrepreneurship Programme. The ceremony was…

The power of she-networking and women-focused funding

In Africa, more than half of all entrepreneurs are women with 70% of them from the informal sector with limited access to financial services….

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…

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