(SANParks) launched a R10-million programme to provide access to market, finance and business development support to SMMEs from communities surrounding South Africa’s major national parks. The goal of the Sanlam SANParks SMME Support Programme is to create sustainable businesses by providing supply Read the full story
The year is off to a good start for Mawala Holdings who have won up to five million rands in debt funding at ZERO interest from Inyosi Empowerment. At the end of 2022 Inyosi Empowerment, South Africa’s most established Enterprise Read the full story
Isaac Mbatha is the founder of Sky Tents, a business that specialises in manufacturing and supplying tents for birthday celebrations, weddings, and more. After spending some time washing and repairing tents in KwaMashu, KwaZulu- Natal, and Isaac decided to start Read the full story
In South Africa, township SMMEs still struggle to access internet connectivity. This is despite the fact research has proven that technology can positively contribute to the growth of the township economy. By enhancing skills development, and creating more jobs. Lorna Read the full story
Every entrepreneur will attest that working with the wrong courier company can impact a business negatively. It can create issues such as delayed deliveries, incorrect deliveries, or even losing parcels. You may lose customers if that courier company fails to Read the full story
Unemployment in the Eastern Cape is among the highest in the country. An unemployment rate of 41.2% means there are many unemployed young people in the province than in any other region. In a bustling town like Umthatha, employment opportunities Read the full story
Proper research cannot be ignored if you want to start a new business. It is one of the critical lessons Freddy Mahhumane learned from his failed business venture. Freddy Mahhumane is an IT leader with more than 15 years of Read the full story
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SEACOM South Africa Ltd, one of the leading global Internet service providers. Jointly, the organisations will work to support youth and women-owned Information and Read the full story
A bold new initiative is set to give township-based SMMEs and service providers a major boost. Kasi Xcelerator (KX), which will be launched with an entrepreneurship expo in September, is an innovative new platform that has been designed to bridge the gap Read the full story
South Africa’s township economy is estimated to contribute at least R100 billion to the country’s gross domestic product. As part of Nedbank’s commitment to supporting the continued growth of this vital South African economic sector, the bank has partnered with Read the full story