Business

Stokvel investors transform social grants into local enterprise

Engines roar and tyres screech to drive Mbombela tourism

More than 350 businesses shut down in first quarter of 2026

ClearScore expansion signals credit access for entrepreneurs

R10m NEF investment powers woman owned civil engineering company

SMEs demand faster funding response as IDC faces reform pressure

Tiger Brands–Tshwane power dispute clouds business stability

State pledges R12,5 billion to fix borders as delays bleed SMEs

Local olive oil producer wins global honour in Spain

How new dam regulations could undermine SME growth
Agriculture

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

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

Local olive oil producer wins global honour in Spain

Provincial market project’s growth sparks fears of SME exclusion

KZN woman farmer with disability wins Standard Bank’s top honour

Farmers cheer R1.8bn boost as KZN sugar mill reopens

Sugar Master Plan puts growers at heart of industry recovery
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

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

SMEs set to benefit from R340 million lending deal

Festive spending shows double digit growth in cashless payments
Tourism

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

How black owned company is breaking into SA’s wildlife sector

Tourism SMEs brace for Easter surge amid patchy recovery

Climate-proofing tourism: how SMEs are leading resilience charge

Iran-US war: airspace closures leave SA tourism SMEs in limbo

KZN’s festive season boom: what’s in it for tourism SMEs?
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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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While policymakers outline reforms to improve development finance, SMEs say faster decisions and better communication will be key to real impact.

SMEs demand faster funding response as IDC faces reform pressure

May 4, 2026

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

Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams outlined a range of policy interventions and financial instruments aimed at addressing challenges affecting small businesses

State targets 1 million SMEs but funding gap threatens plans

April 17, 2026

Government has renewed its focus on expanding SME funding, but persistent barriers continue to limit access, raising questions about whether support is reaching businesses at a local level

SMEs are set to benefit from a R340 million deal between Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO and SA fintech lender Lula.

SMEs set to benefit from R340 million lending deal

February 16, 2026

By structuring the funding in local currency rather than dollars or euros, the FMO deal shields borrowers from exchange rate volatility and allows capital to be deployed without passing currency ...

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