Business

$The Spaza Shop Support Fund in Limpopo is not reaching as many township and rural businesses as intended. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

Low compliance and admin hurdles hamper R500m Spaza Support Fund

Over 1 500 businesses folded in 2025 as economic pressures peak

$FASA CEO Freddy Makgato has highlighted how franchising systems, structured support, and partnerships are making entrepreneurship more accessible to first-time business owners. Photo. FASA\Facebook$

FASA championing franchising as engine for entrepreneurship

Analysts warn short term AGOA extension limits long term planning

New R500 million cyber cement plant set to open doors for SMEs

New initiative hatches growth for small-scale poultry farmers

Festive spending shows double digit growth in cashless payments

$Small business traders like hawkers at the Tshakhuma Market in Limpopo are now left to carry the costs of the damages resulting from the floods. Photo. Limpopo Tourism Agency\Facebook$

Informal traders and SMEs carry huge losses after flooding

SMEs assess reopened asset assist plan as funding gap persists

$Livestock stokvels are taking off as people seek to escape the cost of rising food prices. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

Livestock stokvels emerge amidst rising food prices
Agriculture

AGOA extension buys time for SMEs but structural risks remain

New initiative hatches growth for small-scale poultry farmers

Milk and meat prices soar and farmers count costs as FMD spreads

$Livestock stokvels are taking off as people seek to escape the cost of rising food prices. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukuru Media$

Livestock stokvels emerge amidst rising food prices

Profit and not size is key for red meat producers

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

Biogas emerges as opportunity for small scale farmers

Farmers plead for help after floods destroy their crops
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

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

Women owned mutual bank enters banking sector
Tourism

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

Tourism entrepreneurs close 2025 with cautious optimism

Qantas – Joburg route opens new growth avenues for tourism SMEs

Premier fun complex creates business space for small traders

Hospitality sector scales up operations for festive season
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Experts advise on triggers for account freezes as SMEs stumble

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

Why bank confirmation letters are crucial in tendering

January spending squeeze tightens margins for township retailers

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