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

Southern Africa eyes billion dollar birding tourism market

Cold weather brings hot opportunities for small businesses

Fuel price spike threatens road freight businesses

Failing municipalities push small businesses to breaking point

SEDFA launches R300 million Construction Fund for MSMEs

Transnet cost surge pushes SMEs deeper into survival mode

Stokvel investors transform social grants into local enterprise

Traders live in fear as kidnapping and extortion cases surge

Engines roar and tyres screech to drive Mbombela tourism

More than 350 businesses shut down in first quarter of 2026
Agriculture

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

Local olive oil producer wins global honour in Spain

Provincial market project’s growth sparks fears of SME exclusion
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

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

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

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
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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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South African agricultural SMEs are set to benefit from China’s zero-tariff preference scheme, which opens new export opportunities for products such as apples, wine and rooibos tea. Photo: Croptracker

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

May 14, 2026

China’s zero-tariff preference scheme is opening new export opportunities for South African agricultural SMEs

President Cyril Ramaphosa engages with US President Donald Trump during a working visit to the US last year. South Africa has the US's decision to extend the AGOA trade deal that will benefit SA businesses including SMEs. Photo. GCIS

AGOA extension buys time for SMEs but structural risks remain

February 5, 2026

The United States’ decision to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for one year has eased immediate pressure on South African SMEs embedded in export-linked value chains, but ...

DTIC Minister Parks Tau is inviting business people and related stakeholders to submit their views on proposed new draft regulations. Photo. DTIC

Proposed changes to credit regulations target SMEs

September 11, 2025

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) wants to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for small businesses, particularly those operating in the townships through new draft amendments ...

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