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Gauteng – Shandong deal set to boost SME trade opportunities

Indigenous crops recognition set to unlock R12billion in economy

$The MTBS could unlock opportunities in the tourism sector. Photo: Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

SMEs cautiously optimistic on Godongwana budget

Online platform set to bring informal sector into digital economy

NEF’s R2,7 million funding empowers black owned furniture company

Township entrepreneurs feel the pinch as rent prices shoot up

NEF commits millions to accelerate legal sector transformation

Eswatini and Kenya coffee markets brew new path

SA export councils eye growth opportunities at China import expo

Hawkers cash in on sport tourism boom
Agriculture

Small scale sheep farmers crack it in tough wool market

Indigenous crops recognition set to unlock R12billion in economy

Wine industry body sets sustainability benchmark for locals

Fake honey products sting beekeepers

Smart farming techs create new opportunities in agriculture

Qwa Qwa schoolgirls use robotics to grow the future of farming

Rural road upgrade set to boost farmers and SMEs

SA agric trade soaring despite US tarriffs
Innovation

Shesha energy drink refreshes canegrowers’ hopes

$Global information services company Experian is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help scores of South Africans who have lived and worked outside the formal banking system into the network. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

Experian new tools give small business credit access

Taxi VIP card to ease commuter experience

Barbers clipping their way into thriving SMEs

CSIR’s sodium-Ion battery project poised to power SMEs

Fund set to support township and rural ISPs

Innovators in race for $100,000 Mandela Rhodes Foundation prize

Entrepreneur finds hygiene solution in steel drums

Innovating rural housing – one block at a time

Varsity student’s mobile car wash creates seven jobs
Finance

Bank’s new system to help small suppliers manage cash flow

Medium term budget gives SMEs hope

$The MTBS could unlock opportunities in the tourism sector. Photo: Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

SMEs cautiously optimistic on Godongwana budget

Annual report shows state funding for entrepreneurs is improving

Youth startups demand clear criteria for R2.5 billion fund

Stokvels now vehicles for building generational wealth

Youth entrepreneurs bank on premier’s fund for growth

$Global information services company Experian is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help scores of South Africans who have lived and worked outside the formal banking system into the network. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

Experian new tools give small business credit access

Local green startups eye piece of EU-SA climate fund cake

African women entrepreneurs call for true recognition
Tourism

Agritourism growth fuels rural economy

Industry voices call for tourism system reform to empower SMEs

Gauteng transport networks boost inter province tourism

International arrivals on the up as tourism booms

Tourism entrepreneurs aim for global growth at WTM London

Digital visa system sparks optimism among tourism SMEs

Rise in scams threatens tourism SMEs ahead of festive rush

SA Tourism backs SMEs at Kenya showcase

Bridge connects global investors with local tourism providers
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Basetsana Mahapa

Born and raised in Sehokho, Mpumalanga, and now based in Pretoria, Basetsana Mahapa is a driven journalist passionate about stories that inform, inspire, and empower. A graduate of Rosebank College and Tshwane University of Technology where further studies are currently being pursued. I bring both academic insight and practical experience to the newsroom.

With a year of experience in radio as a news anchor, current affairs producer, and court reporter, Basetsana has developed a sharp understanding of how to craft stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

At Vutivi Business News, coverage focuses on small businesses, entrepreneurship, agriculture, community development, and the economy areas that reflect a commitment to showcasing South Africa’s growth from the ground up.

Away from the desk, a passion for photography and editing continues to shape a creative approach to journalism that blends visuals with compelling narratives.

Indigenous crops recognition set to unlock R12billion in economy

Indigenous crops like marula are set to benefit from new government policy. Photo: Lucas Ledwaba/Mukurukuru Media

November 15, 2025

With the G20 Summit shining a spotlight on sustainability and inclusive growth, South Africa’s recognition of indigenous crops stands as...

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Cooking oil filter innovation aims to cut frying costs for SMEs

The Orbit Filter, developed by Paarl-based engineer Johan Smit, is an industrial oil purification system that cleans and extends the life of frying oil

November 15, 2025

Cooking oil is one of the biggest recurring costs for SMEs is the food business. From caterers to fast-food outlets,...

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US tariffs hike calls for urgent need for market diversification

Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Zuko Godlimpi warns that the recent 30% tariff hike by the United States threatens nearly 30,000 jobs

October 17, 2025

Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Zuko Godlimpi warns that the recent 30% tariff hike by the United...

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African Continental Free Trade area opens new markets

The African Continental Free Trade Area is set to open new opportunities.

October 16, 2025

Johannesburg-based entrepreneur Collins Nwamadi, CEO of Newaves, believes the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is creating new opportunities for small...

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Eskom’s business connect powers up SMEs

Eskom Development Foundation CEO, Cecil Ramonotsi

October 2, 2025

Entrepreneurs in the North West are gaining unprecedented access to corporate supply chains and operational support through Eskom’s Business...

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Varsity student’s mobile car wash creates seven jobs

Varsity student Owethu Ndzabe has opened a car wash

September 11, 2025

If you can't take your vehicle to the car wash - Owethu Ndzabe and her army of cleaners will come...

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Farmers beat harsh weather with thriving potato crop

Drought and floods threaten farming

August 28, 2025

South Africa’s small-scale crop farmers are finding it harder to succeed as changing weather patterns, poor access to infrastructure and...

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Small agro-processing businesses making their mark

Espinaca Innovations which started a health revolution in Cape Town townships

August 21, 2025

Khayelitsha based entrepreneur Lufefe Nomjana has turned his township bakery into a thriving business producing healthy spinach bread, muffins, sandwiches...

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Tax season puts spotlight on compliance for new businesses

Navigating SARS' 2025 tax season

Small business owners, who recently formalised their operations are feeling the pressure to understand their new obligations as the South...

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Black woman-led NeoHeights set to reshape African air travel

Black woman-led airline aims to reshape air travel

August 10, 2025

Businesswoman Neo Porscha Makgale's new company is set to become a proudly South African, black woman-led airline aiming to reshape...

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