SMEs

Cape fintech reinvests in FundingHub to boost SME funding in SA

Cape Town-based fintech, Finch Technologies, has made another undisclosed investment in FundingHub, SA’s leading business finance marketplace. This second investment makes the company FundingHub’s…

The launch of TikTok Business SA means a new age for SME advertising

Consumer behaviour is ever-changing, but several changes we’ve seen recently have and will alter the way brands do business and approach advertising. For one,…

Top startup web events in SA this week [21/06/2021]

This week’s events include themes focusing on tourism recovery, technology acceleration and women in tech. Ventureburn has updated its existing weekly series that highlights…

How to Secure Funding as an SME [Opinion]

Before applying for finance business owners should get their accounting and tax affairs in order to fully understand the financial performance and position of…

Five SME sectors that are booming through the pandemic [Opinion]

The pandemic has inflicted deep pain and suffering on families and friends and dragged the economy through the toughest phase in living memory. On…

Free fibre comparison tool launches for SA businesses

Comparison website Hippo.co.za has launched South Africa’s first free online comparison portal that assists local businesses in searching fiber-to-the-business (FTTB) connectivity packages and prices…

Surviving the Third Wave with digital interventions [Opinion]

Downsizing, remote working, and interacting with customers online have become part of the daily grind. And with the Third Wave of infections upon us,…

SA fintech to host free eCommerce Virtual Summit

Cape Town-based online payment processing service PayFast in partnership with Insaka eCommerce Academy will be hosting a free eCommerce Virtual Summit this month. The event aims to…

Digitalisation will put South Africa ahead as we move beyond Covid [Opinion]

Many businesses have relied on technology for their survival over the past year. The Covid crisis has demonstrated its importance in terms of adaptability,…

Nedbank launches ultra-marathon to support small businesses

South African financial service provider, Nedbank has launched Nedbank Runified: Breaking Barriers, an ultra-marathon that is aimed at breaking the 50km world record and…

First Circular Agribusiness Accelerator in East Africa to launch

Established by Bopinc and Village Capital O-Farms will be the First Circular Agribusiness Accelerator in East Africa. O-Farms will be the First Circular Agribusiness Accelerator in East…

Challenging times ahead for SMEs looking for new leads: POPIA and marketing your business

Being a small business in this operating environment is not an easy feat; the past 12 months have been extremely challenging for SMEs operating…

Applications for Grindstone Accelerator programme now open

Applications for Grindstone’s accelerator programme, an initiative tailored towards scaling up high-growth and innovation-driven SMEs in South Africa, are now open. Applications close at…

Airbnb extends initiative to support SMEs in Joburg

International home-sharing platform Airbnb has announced that it will be extending the host-led initiative ‘Support Jozi, Shop Local’ to provide continuous support to SMEs in…

How tech companies can help reverse talent erosion in rural communities [Opinion]

For decades, companies, especially tech providers, have followed a certain operational pattern. They start out in a major city, raise funding from investors, attract…

Enygma Ventures reaffirms commitment to investing in women entrepreneurs

US venture capital (VC) fund Enygma Ventures has reportedly funded 10 businesses across the SADC region and invested nearly $4-million in selected startups and SMEs. With…

Nigerian fintech launches feature to empower SMEs in region

Lagos-based digital bank startup Sparkle has launched a new service titled Sparkle Business to its existing mobile application. The new service aims to provide access to various…

How cost-cutting can help SMEs grow [Opinion]

Reducing the cost of supplies, inventory, or business operations is common practice amongst many small business owners. Not preserving enough cash could land a…

Over 30% of South Africans have a side hustle

A recent poll conducted by South African eCommerce platform Gumtree has indicated that 31.5% of locals have either started a secondary job on the side…

Mobile business help desk for SMEs in Cape Town launches

The City of Cape Town has officially launched the Mobile Business Hub which aims to support the growth and recovery of the SME sector…

COBRA and SMEgo partner to help SMEs find funding

Covid-19 Business Rescue Assistance and SMEgo have partnered to connect small and medium business owners with a wide range of funding options to keep…

Investment key to SME survival and recovery [Opinion]

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic proved that small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the backbone of the South African economy. Almost half of…

Changes to the B-BBEE landscape in 2021 [Opinion]

The lifeblood of our economy, South Africa’s Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are in trouble. The B-BBEE Codes need to change to protect and…

Rain, MTN tug-of-war over Telkom

Whatsapp: users get two days to delete message

SANRAL Pothole app has bumpy start

Africa’s fintech, crypto leaders to meet at Ghana summit

Tripesa to digitise tourism MSMEs following pre-seed round

Yellow Card simplifies money transfers through crypto rails

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4: price for South Africa

Instax Mini Link 2 launches in SA in August: local price and details

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra long-term review: Still the flagship to beat

Model Y integral to Tesla’s surging success

Why Range Rover remains the pinnacle luxury SUV

XC40 P6 Recharge is a cheaper Volvo EV for SA