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Western Cape launches digital funding service for businesses

August 18, 2026

New digital service targets Western Cape small businesses.

Entrepreneurs should prepare financial records and plans as lenders assess credit, cash flow and repayment. Photo: finzway

How to improve your chances of scoring that business loan

Lenders such as banks and alternative finance providers assess applications based on ris

Entrepreneurs are increasingly citing compliance barriers, poor communication and rigid lending criteria as major obstacles to accessing capital.

SMEs still locked out despite billions in available funding

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

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