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Business

StartUp 20 puts SMEs in the spotlight ahead of G20 Summit

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
Agriculture

Hemp farmers struggle despite growing demand

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
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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Jannifer Libisi

I’m Jannifer Libisi , a business journalist passionate about telling the stories of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators. At Vutivi, I focus on covering SMMEs, highlighting their successes, challenges, and contributions to the economy

Hemp farmers struggle despite growing demand

November 17, 2025

South Africa has issued more than 1,100 hemp permits, yet only about 30% of permit holders are actively planting the...

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Township entrepreneurs feel the pinch as rent prices shoot up

Township businesses are battling with high rent increases

November 15, 2025

Eldorado Park entrepreneur Nokuthula Dube was paying R3500 monthly rent for her business space in the Johannesburg south township -...

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Annual report shows state funding for entrepreneurs is improving

Small business owners say the latest annual report by the Department of Small Business Development under Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has given them hope

November 15, 2025

Small business owners across South Africa say the latest Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) 2024/2025 Annual Report gives them...

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Hawkers cash in on sport tourism boom

November 15, 2025

Street vendors made brisk business as Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates fans filled the streets of Pretoria the thrilling Betway...

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Taxi VIP card to ease commuter experience

The Faraday Taxi Association has introduced a cashless VIP card to help commuters save time

November 15, 2025

In the heart of Johannesburg’s bustling Faraday taxi rank, a quiet revolution is underway - the Faraday Taxi Association has...

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Kinetiko gas project to boost energy generation

Mpumalanga has historically been a coal stronghold, hosting some of Eskom’s largest power stations. But with global and national pressure mounting to shift to cleaner energy sources, the province is transforming itself into a hub for renewable and alternative energy investments. Photo. UN South Africa

October 23, 2025

Mpumalanga, a province long associated with coal and heavy industry, is stepping into a new era of energy innovation. The...

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Namibia invites SA business to explore new trade opportunities

Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President Namibia and President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa during her visit in South Africa

October 23, 2025

Namibia, one of the country's strongest and closest trading partners, is encouraging South African SMEs to seize growing trade opportunities....

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SMEs play wait and see on draft entrepreneurship strategy

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. Photo.GCIS

September 25, 2025

South Africa’s entrepreneurs have heard big promises before, but many are cautiously watching the government’s new plan to boost small...

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Bead makers look to cash in on Heritage Month festivities

Bead makers are hoping to cash in on the abundance of cultural events during Heritage Month.
Photo: Lucas Ledwaba/Mukurukuru Media

September 15, 2025

Bead makers in rural KwaZulu-Natal are hoping to cash in on the high demand for traditional attire during Heritage Month...

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Small businesses plead for end to red tape

August 28, 2025

SMMEs play a crucial role in driving South Africa’s economic growth. However, ongoing administrative issues continue to slow their progress....

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