Entrepreneurship

Support SMEs to combat SA unemployment, plead experts

South Africa’s unemployment rate has eased marginally to 32.7%, but the number of graduates and young people applying for social development grants is still…

Africa’s Business Heroes competition seeks shining stars

The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy have launched the fifth edition of the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition. It is a philanthropic initiative…

Don’t fall for these myths: Tips to succeed with your start-up

Starting a business can be an intimidating endeavour, with many entrepreneurs feeling as though they need to have a perfect plan and a lot…

The uncertain future of young African entrepreneurs

African youth are highly adaptable and tech-savvy, but face high unemployment rates. Whilst many aspire to entrepreneurship, starting a business straight out of school…

Financial literacy: Top tips for SMEs, traders

Financial literacy is a vital aspect of managing a small business. It is a fundamental part of the foundation upon which a business is…

Top 5 tips for companies to safeguard against failure

The failure rate of small businesses is alarming. According to a UWC study, up to 80% of small enterprises never make it to their…

Service SMMEs can fuel economic growth in SA

The importance of SMMEs to the African economy is well recognised. According to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, eight out of every…

Accessibility is the new frontier, says top entrepreneurs

When the pandemic first hit, many entrepreneurs needed to cultivate agile environments. Suddenly, more than ever before, customers needed to be met, quite literally,…

Zevoli, AMI team up to fast-track MSMEs in mining

A leading enterprise and supplier diversity advisory and project management firm in South Africa has teamed up with the African Management Institute (AMI) to…

Want to do business in Africa? Read this first

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…

Sharpen your pricing strategy in a time of rising inflation

With South African inflation surging to a 13-year high in June, it’s more important than ever for small and medium businesses to have an…

Savvy to train 1 000 start-up founders in Kenya

An additional 1 000 young Kenyans will be empowered to start their own start-ups following a partnership agreement between Savvy and the Kenya Private Sector…

What SMEs should be looking for in a start-up accelerator

Starting and running a business is challenging, especially in today’s economic climate. More than ever, the right support network for SMEs can significantly improve…

5 things every SME needs to do to thrive in SA

Growing a successful small business is much like running the Comrades. It takes time, endurance, and determination to make it to the finish line….

4 ways big and small businesses can support each other

In South Africa, small businesses not only bring growth to the communities in which it operates. It also drives innovation. This is the view…

SA’s Smallest Businesses Are Job Engines – So Why Can’t They Get Funding

Starlink in South Africa – Regulatory turbulence grounds Elon Musk’s satellite internet plans—for now

ASUS and AMD Launch AI-Driven Expert P Series PCs for South African SMBs

South Africa’s MSMEs Still Locked Out of Funding – New Report Calls for Radical Reform

Africa Bridge Fund seeks to build a thriving Africa tech ecosystem

MortgageMarket and EasyEquities partner to launch EasyMortgages, unlocking a new era in home loan access for South Africans

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

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

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