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Zero tariff access set to fuel SME growth in SA–China trade deal

Sedfa bolsters start-up survival rates with targeted support

Township SMEs count the costs as power outages persist

Export and manufacturing SMEs set to benefit from rail turnaround

How JSE-Western Cape collussion helps SMEs draw private capital

What Tshwane’s new by-law approval means for traders

How SMEs are benefitting from Telkom’s AI programme

Learning to cut costs in personalised nutrition SME sector

How township entrepreneur made it to retail giant’s shelves

What SMEs are doing to cash in on Valentine’s Day
Agriculture

Small butchers fight for survival as disease devastates sector

Tongaat Hulett liquidation will be ‘worst thing ever’ for farmers

How FMD market suspensions are choking farming SMEs

$President Cyril Ramaphosa said the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease is one of the worst ever experienced by the country. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

SONA: state partners with finance sector as FMD cripples farmers

Disabled farmers expect positive inclusion from Ramaphosa’s SONA

What small scale producers can expect from Korea table grape deal

AGOA extension buys time for SMEs but structural risks remain

New initiative hatches growth for small-scale poultry farmers
Innovation

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

Science research body seeks SME support for new health product

Women owned mutual bank enters banking sector

RMB payments set to improve import trade for SMEs

ORT airport digital centre gives SMEs exposure

South Africa’s small rail engineers target international markets
Finance

SMEs set to benefit from R340 million lending deal

Festive spending shows double digit growth in cashless payments

Sorbet-Preneur model unlocking SME ownership for women

Foot-and-mouth curbs push small-scale farmers to the brink

Township property owners make good business from student rentals

South Africa’s 3% inflation target could offer stability for SMEs

Experts warn SMEs about lack of understanding of bank fees

Santam’s London launch marks significant shift for SA’s insurer

Small businesses anticipate steady economic gains in 2026

Rising tax pressure puts SMEs under strain ahead of 2026 budget
Tourism

Tourism SMEs ponder how to capitalise on growth after SONA

Post-SONA: call to turn tourism growth into leadership capital

Emerging entrepreneurs strategise for expansion post-funding

SMEs can now create official 2026 LIV golf packages

Tourism SMEs seek urgent relief after floods crisis

Tourism roadshow opens European market for local operators.

Tourism SMEs seek to beat off season blues

Africa’s tourism sector calls for impact at Meetings Africa

Entertainment SMEs running on empty after Bafana’s Afcon exit
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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

How SMEs can beat violation of 30 day payment policy

Township property owners make good business from student rentals

Hiring on hold as slow January trading squeezes cash flow

Informal builders behind growing home building economy

How government blacklisting can affect your business

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Tag: Informal Economy

Township residents and entrepreneurs are transforming petrol stations into groove stations by night

Enterpreneurs pump up the groove at township petrol stations

December 30, 2025

By day, it is an ordinary township petrol garage — a place for refuelling cars, buying airtime and grabbing a cold drink. But by Friday night, the space transforms. Fuel ...

Transformation is key for rural and township retailers to enter the formal economy

November 12, 2020

Most retailers do not know that they can receive assistance from government

A informal trader sells fruit and vegetables on a street corner. Picture by Leo Moko/Unsplash

Formalising the informal economy must be a government priority

October 15, 2020

Government has to focus on equiping start up small businesses with skills and grants.

Informal traders can help to grow the economy. Photo by Louis Smit/UNSPLASH

Informal business can boost the countries economy as they cover every sector

August 31, 2020

Informal economy can help to grow the economy however government policies are not focusing on the potential of the sector.

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