Zanele Songo — Vutivi

Business

SA-Botswana trade ties could unlock SME growth opportunities

Mayor of troubled City of Joburg pledges support for SMEs

Soaring rentals and scarce space squeeze informal tradersand SMEs

Escalating transport costs hit commuters, threaten SME growth

Plan to formalise 11,000 SMEs sparks compliance fears

Township economy receives major funding boost in 2026/7 budget

Ozow and Lula partner to boost SME funding access in SA

Excitement turns to frustration as AfDB funding deadline nears

Watchdog warns big business stranglehold stifles SME growth

Township SMEs compete for R1m in Standard Bank challenge
Agriculture

Excitement turns to frustration as AfDB funding deadline nears

Young agripreneur taps major retailers with new supply contracts

Limpopo youth brews prosperity with organic coffee

China’s zero tariffs boost SA rooibos, apples and wine exports

Backyard quail project expands into thriving business

$Limpopo’s renewed investment in agro-processing, agricultural infrastructure and rural industrialisation is raising hopes among small businesses. Photo: Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

Limpopo agribusiness plan raises hope for SMEs

Poultry Master Plan Phase 2 aims for stronger SME inclusion

NAMPO 2026: reinvestment becomes key to small farmers’ survival
Innovation

ClearScore expansion signals credit access for entrepreneurs

Soweto tech innovator shakes up the industry

How AI is reshaping South African media companies

How SMEs can navigate biometric implementation challenges

How youth-led startups are changing tech’s narrative

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
Finance

R2.7bn loan deal brings relief but SMEs remain under pressure

Ozow and Lula partner to boost SME funding access in SA

SMEs still locked out despite billions in available funding

SA suffers like everyone and it could get worse – SARB governor

R10m NEF investment powers woman owned civil engineering company

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
Tourism

Will SA–Mauritius tourism pact unlock SME growth?

$Limpopo is positioning tourism infrastructure as part of a broader economic development strategy aimed at attracting investors. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

Tourism infrastructure anchors Limpopo’s investor strategy

Tourism indaba showcases rural-based small enterprises

$Southern African countries are looking to tap into the multi-million dollar bird watching tourism sector. Photo. Pogiso Heaven Modise\Heaven Wildlife Photography$

Southern Africa eyes billion dollar birding tourism market

Locked out: why tourism SMEs miss SA’s R2-trillion table

Engines roar and tyres screech to drive Mbombela tourism

How new dam regulations could undermine SME growth

New Mpumalanga tourism route aims to drive SME growth

Township beauty pageants and events power informal SME networks
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Resources
Expert tips on avoiding liquidation as business closures mount

Tips for SMEs as GEP opens mentorship drive

How digital tools give SMEs the edge in stock control

How social enterprises are driving sustainable job creation

Solar and wind projects drive economic growth beyond the city

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

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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.

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