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Ntshavheni announces string of new initiatives to boost small business support

The Minister of Small Business Development Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced a string of new initiatives, in what could be a major step to improving…

City of Ekhuruleni, Sabtia to set up forum to support township economies

Township entrepreneurs may be in for added support. The City of Ekurhuleni and the Southern Africa Business and Technology Incubation Association (Sabtia) plan to work…

Seda relaunches, mandates Sabtia to build more inclusive incubation system

Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) has relaunched the Southern African Business and Technology Incubation Association (Sabtia) and mandated the non-profit organisation to address challenges in…

15 people in the SA tech startup ecosystem you should follow in 2018

The new year is upon us. What better way to get started than to follow and connect with key decision makers in the SA…

Here are the 40 Gazelles that aim to take a leap in Seda programme’s 2nd cohort

A company that sources high quality foam and rubber component, a charcoal and briquettes manufacturer, a farming co-operative and a corporate shuttle service — these…

State, private sector must partner to ride out Fourth Industrial Revolution – Zulu

“The only way to ride the wave of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is through partnership,” Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said today at…

Two months on SME minister yet to announce new National Gazelles names

Two months after the start of the second cohort of the Small Enterprise Development Agency’s (Seda) National Gazelles programme, the Minister of Small Business Development…

Start-Up Nations SA helping spread best practices in SA, claims co-ordinator

Three years after the launch of Start-Up Nations South Africa by the Minister of Small Business Development Lindiwe Zulu in November 2014, Ventureburn has questioned…

Despite teething problems support for small business ‘firmly on track’ says Zulu

South Africa’s small business minister Lindiwe Zulu says three years on since the formation of her department — which was again criticised by opposition members…

Department to help co-operatives, startups to go digital says Zulu

The Department of Small Business Development aims to help startups and co-operatives to adopt digital technology to grow, Small Business Minister Lindiwe Zulu told…

Nestlé SA to bring more business to entrepreneurs

Nutrition company Nestlé SA and the Department of Small Business Development have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that’ll see the creation of more…

SA procurement rule change will be a boost for startups

Startups that do work for the government are in for a major boon with a new procurement rules coming into effect this week that will…

Amavulandlela Fund launched for disabled entrepreneurs

A new fund, dubbed the Amavulandlela Fund, has recently been announced, focusing on supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities. The Amavulandlela Fund will be made up of…

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