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Business

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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Zanele Songo

Zanele Songo is a journalist at Vutivi Business News who began her reporting journey in 2022. With a versatile writing style, she has covered a wide range of beats including sports, news, and feature stories. Recently, her focus has shifted toward spotlighting young entrepreneurs, small businesses, and innovation in South Africa’s townships.

Online platform set to bring informal sector into digital economy

A new tech innovation is set to connect informal traders to the broader economy. Photo. ILO

November 15, 2025

The Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) is preparing to launch the IEDF Marketplace, an online space that will allow informal...

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Smart farming techs create new opportunities in agriculture

Many farmers are turning to climate-smart agriculture.

November 7, 2025

Farmers are under growing pressure to produce more food with less water as climate change intensifies across South Africa. To...

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Qwa Qwa schoolgirls use robotics to grow the future of farming

Qwa Qwa schoolgirls from Sentinel Primary School use robotics to grow the future of farming. Photo: Supplied

November 15, 2025

A group of schoolgirls from Sentinel Primary School in Qwa Qwa, Free State, are showing how technology can change even traditional...

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Eswatini and Kenya coffee markets brew new path

Eswatini Coffee is brewing new opportunities beyond its borders.

November 10, 2025

Eswatini Coffee is reaching new markets through a partnership with Kenyan companies, Sumseron Coffee and Café AMKA, facilitated by the...

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Youth entrepreneurs bank on premier’s fund for growth

Youth owned enterprises in Mpumalanga are benefitting through funding by the Premier's Youth Development Fund.

October 30, 2025

Seventeen young entrepreneurs across Mpumalanga are taking bold steps to grow their businesses through the Premier’s Youth Development Fund (PYDF)....

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Training traders to compete in tough informal economy

Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) recently launched a nationwide capacity-building initiative targeting informal traders and small business owners . Photo; Facebook

November 15, 2025

South Africa’s informal economy continues to serve as a vital safety net for millions of citizens, yet many small traders...

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Madam Waste weathers tough economic times as SMEs struggle

Dr Gamuchirai Mutezo, founder of Madam Waste, has built a company that focuses on waste management.

October 9, 2025

Dr Gamuchirai Mutezo, founder of Madam Waste, has built a company that turns waste into value demonstrating that even in tough...

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SMEs watch closely as R242bn investment pledges roll in

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu said the investment pledges are a turning point for the province.

October 12, 2025

Small businesses in Mpumalanga’s mining sector are paying close attention to the R242 billion in investment pledges announced at the...

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Banana Bunchy Top Virus threatens farmers and jobs

Banana farmers face a growing threat from Banana Bunchy Top Virus in Kwa Zulu-Natal

October 2, 2025

Banana farming is more than a business on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast - it is the backbone of rural livelihoods and...

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SEDFA set to give internet suppliers a boost

SEDFA and Solcon Capital’s Tech Credit Fund provide up to R5 million to help small businesses. Photo; Facebook

September 25, 2025

The Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEDFA) is backing a new initiative that could reshape South Africa’s digital economy by...

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