Industry experts say the issue is compounded by how financial institutions measure risk

The IDC has indicated that improving turnaround times, strengthening internal coordination and accelerating digitisation are key priorities

The government plans to redesign ports with separate cargo lanes, passenger lanes and pedestrian processing areas, supported by digital systems,...

New Treasury PPP reforms could play a key role in tackling South Africa’s infrastructure backlog, with potential knock-on benefits for...

The agency is also inviting service providers with expertise in priority sectors such as manufacturing, information and communication technology

South African SMEs are shifting from growth plans to survival mode as weaker economic forecasts

Any further increase in interest rates would raise repayment costs for SMEs using overdrafts

For SMEs operating within manufacturing-linked industries, the downturn is already translating into weaker demand and increasing cost pressure

Government has renewed its focus on expanding SME funding, but persistent barriers continue to limit access, raising questions about whether...

Unreliable electricity disrupts production, poor roads affect logistics and deliveries, and unsafe trading environments limit trading hours and customer access