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R3 fuel levy slash fails to ease SME and farmer struggles

SMEs set to benefit as Gastronomy Africa bid lands in Tshwane

Limpopo boosts 30-day payment but delays continue to haunt SMEs

Pay up or lose your business: how cyber thieves target SMEs

Small businesses plead for relief as fuel costs soar

China market calls – but can SA small business deliver?

Strategic comms key to unlocking opportunities at sixth SAIC

Cash in on Easter: smart tips and strategies for SMEs

Solar registration deadline extended: tips to stay compliant

Tourism SMEs brace for Easter surge amid patchy recovery
Agriculture

New market opens up for SA grapes in Philippines

SME’s seek inclusion in SAIC agro-processing investment drive

Floodwaters bring fish and entrepreneurship in Vhembe

Silage helps farmers slash feed costs and save time

Crowdfunding platform unlocks new opportunities for farmers

R4 Billion force: how timber SMEs are making a difference

SA’s first hybrid rice pilot could open new path for farmers

Why global tech providers are eyeing SA’s poultry sector
Innovation

How AI is reshaping South African media companies

How SMEs can navigate biometric implementation challenges

Innovative building technologies to unlock opportunities for SMEs

Innovative entrepreneur’s app helps students access varsity

Back-to-school rush boosts township tutoring businesses

New CSIR facility opens advanced manufacturing access for SMEs

Foot and mouth diagnostic innovation offers relief for farmers

Science research body seeks SME support for new health product

Women owned mutual bank enters banking sector

RMB payments set to improve import trade for SMEs
Finance

Gauteng’s R36.4bn infrastructure drive opens doors for SMEs

Accelerated provincial spending sparks SME procurement fears

How dual training could save SMEs billions

National budget unveils Paylinc to cut SME payment costs

Franchising for SMEs – aligning skills, finance and growth

SMEs set to benefit from R340 million lending deal

Festive spending shows double digit growth in cashless payments

Sorbet-Preneur model unlocking SME ownership for women

Foot-and-mouth curbs push small-scale farmers to the brink

Township property owners make good business from student rentals
Tourism

Tourism SMEs brace for Easter surge amid patchy recovery

Climate-proofing tourism: how SMEs are leading resilience charge

Iran-US war: airspace closures leave SA tourism SMEs in limbo

KZN’s festive season boom: what’s in it for tourism SMEs?

Bad roads, broken fences threaten tourism SMEs sustainability

How international tourism show can benefit SA’s SMEs

Tourism sector presses for sustainable youth employment.

Tourism SMEs call for action beyond signing of MOUs

Tourism SMEs ponder how to capitalise on growth after SONA
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Tax changes entrepreneurs can’t ignore as taxman updates systems

Experts advise on triggers for account freezes as SMEs stumble

Mastering FICA and CIPC – avoid delays in bank account approval

SMEs assess reopened asset assist plan as funding gap persists

How SMEs can beat violation of 30 day payment policy

Township property owners make good business from student rentals

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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.

SME’s seek inclusion in SAIC agro-processing investment drive

Small businesses are set to benefit from the latest investment drive, with dedicated opportunities in priority sectors. Photo. MMSEZ

Small businesses are set to benefit from the latest investment drive, with dedicated opportunities in priority sectors

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Strategic comms key to unlocking opportunities at sixth SAIC

The conference aims to mobilise investors as South Africa targets an additional R2 trillion in investment commitments over the next...

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Crowdfunding platform unlocks new opportunities for farmers

Small-scale farmers are set to benefit from a new innovative crowdfunding tool.

The platform is also working towards becoming a fully integrated agricultural marketplace, allowing farmers to access inputs and sell their...

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Why global tech providers are eyeing SA’s poultry sector

Some South African farmers have already started integrating technology into their poultry operations to improve efficiency and production management

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Hidden admin costs and red tape risk survival of start-up SMEs

Small businesses are finding hard to cope with administrative and legal demands

SEDA reports that many small businesses fail to comply with tax obligations or maintain proper records, which contributes to the...

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Joburg eyes Soweto fresh produce market to expand kasi economy

Plans by the City of Johannesburg to establish a fresh produce market in Soweto are being positioned as a major economic boost for township enterprises

February 25, 2026

Municipal leadership argues the new market represents more than just convenience.

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How township entrepreneur made it to retail giant’s shelves

Given Ngwamba, founder of Ndzilo Charcoal Briquettes, has managed to secure placement in Pick n Pay and is registered within SPAR’s supplier system

February 12, 2026

Given Ngwamba, founder of Ndzilo Charcoal Briquettes, has managed to secure placement in Pick n Pay and is registered within...

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Innovative building technologies to unlock opportunities for SMEs

Innovative building technologies (IBTs) are set to transform South Africa’s housing sector while opening new opportunities for SMEs. Photo. Dept of Human Settlements

February 4, 2026

Innovative building technologies (IBTs) are set to transform South Africa’s housing sector while opening new opportunities for SMEs. President Cyril...

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Livestock stokvels emerge amidst rising food prices

$Livestock stokvels are taking off as people seek to escape the cost of rising food prices. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

January 30, 2026

Livestock stokvels are gaining momentum as an alternative savings model that converts small monthly contributions into guaranteed food security, as...

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Small businesses anticipate steady economic gains in 2026

January 8, 2026

As South Africa enters 2026, businesses especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are planning within a context of modest economic...

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