This past Friday, 22 November, Imizamo Media Agency marked a significant milestone—its 10th anniversary. Founded by visionary entrepreneurs Tlangelani Manzini and Daisy Mulenga, the agency has grown from a modest venture to a formidable force in the marketing industry, with Read the full story
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the general festive season shopping frenzy on the horizon, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the potential to tap into the power of technological innovations to level the playing field with larger retailers. As Read the full story
By Poovi Pillay, Executive Head of Nedbank Group CSI Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the cornerstone of South Africa’s economy, comprising around 3 million businesses and providing employment for millions of people. However, despite their obvious economic importance, the survival Read the full story
Consumer inflation is showing real signs of cooling, and I couldn’t be more optimistic. In October 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by just 2.8% over the year—a sharp drop from 3.8% in September. It’s the lowest inflation we’ve Read the full story
South Africa is grappling with a serious issue: food poisoning linked to snacks sold at spaza shops in our townships. This alarming situation has tragically claimed the lives of children and exposed the urgent need for tighter regulations in these Read the full story
The announcement of a R500 million joint fund to support township and rural businesses is a game-changer. As someone who has seen the struggles faced by small business owners in these areas, I believe this initiative could create the stability Read the full story
Rooftop solar installations more than doubled in South Africa at the height of loadshedding, however the situation improved significantly in 2024, with the country now having experienced over 200 days without scheduled blackouts. I think this reduction in loadshedding led Read the full story
Ten years ago, two visionary women set out to transform South Africa’s media industry, and they succeeded. Imizamo Media, the black female-led agency founded by Daisy Mulenga and Tlangelani Manzini, celebrates a decade of innovation, empowerment, and impact this November. Read the full story
I recently came across the 2023/24 National Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Report (NECER), and it’s clear to me that while South Africa has made commendable strides in environmental compliance, we still face enormous challenges, especially with pollution. Launched by Deputy Read the full story
Enterprise development is a cornerstone of South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policy, designed to address the historical inequalities that have shaped our economy. It’s more than a compliance checkbox—it’s a transformative mechanism to stimulate economic growth, foster innovation, Read the full story