How dual training could save SMEs billions
The proposed dual-training system, which emphasises practical workplace-based learning alongside formal instruction, is framed as a long-term intervention to align...
Read moreDetailsLazola Zuma is a journalist at Vutivi Business News, where she covers business and agriculture stories with a focus on South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Passionate about telling stories that spotlight township and rural entrepreneurs, Lazola’s reporting explores how policy, finance, and innovation shape the daily realities of small businesses.
In addition to her reporting role, she assists Vutivi’s social media team by creating engaging digital content that connects readers to the publication’s latest news. Outside the newsroom, Lazola is a content creator who shares beauty, lifestyle, and fashion content.
The proposed dual-training system, which emphasises practical workplace-based learning alongside formal instruction, is framed as a long-term intervention to align...
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Read moreDetailsMany small businesses are holding off on hiring in January as slow trading conditions continue to strain cash flow, despite...
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