Entrepreneurship

London named coworking capital of the world

London is the coworking capital of the world, followed by Singapore and Berlin. This is according to a new report that investigated how 53…

14 KZN SMEs generate over R163m, create 150 jobs

Two leading property companies, Fortress Real Estate Investments and Growthpoint Properties, have celebrated the graduation of 14 small and growing businesses in KwaZulu-Natal through…

Savvy awards 3 impact-driven start-up founders

The 2023 Savvy prize for impact-driven entrepreneurs has come to a close, and three winners have been selected out of over 3 000 applications…

Power up your workforce: Support staff during energy crises

Salesforce South Africa’s area vice president and country leader, Zuko Mdwaba, has urged organisations to be proactive in addressing energy crises, as these have…

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…

World Savings Day: How to build up cash reserves

2022 has offered more than its fair share of challenges for start-ups, including frequent load shedding, a volatile exchange rate, rising inflation and interest…

Entrepreneurial success needs interconnected ecosystem

“No man is an island, entire of itself,” opined John Donne in a sermon delivered in 1642, quoting his poem penned around isolationism. So,…

Africa’s top businesswomen attend Top Women conference

Despite a global pandemic and recent economic downturns, progress has been made towards advancing the role and standing of South African women in business….

Follow these tips to perfect your elevator pitch

There is a common misconception that the elevator pitch is the thing that will sway hiring managers (or even investors!) that you are the…

The worlds of business and social activism are merging

In South Africa, small businesses serve as powerful engines of economic growth, job creation and societal innovation. With small and medium enterprises (SMEs) providing…

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…

Why AI in Education Still Needs Human Teachers

Speed Tests, Mbps Myths, and the Real Truth About Your Internet Performance

Lenovo Accelerate 2025 champions Innovation

Why 3 Out of 4 South African SMEs Still Can’t Raise Capital

Huawei Cloud and Elenjical Solutions Partner to Accelerate Financial Digital Transformation in Africa

Mastercard and enza Join Forces to Supercharge Fintech Innovation in Africa

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

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves

JLR channels its Camel Trophy history