Business

How JSE-Western Cape collussion helps SMEs draw private capital

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

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

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

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
Agriculture

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

$An initiative by the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is helping women subsistence farmers to move into small scale commercial farmers. Photo. Lucas Ledwaba\Mukurukurur Media$

From gardens to income – how rural women monetise home farming

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
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

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

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
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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

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Township entrepreneurs don't see the economy grow in their favour

Economic outlook brings no hope for local business owners

May 16, 2025

While some projections indicate the economy will grow by 1.7% in 2025, township entrepreneurs say the reality on the ground tells a different story of rising costs, limited support and ...

Small businesses may struggle with proposed power hike

Electricity hike to impact on small businesses

May 8, 2025

Small businesses are facing a serious setback, with the City of Johannesburg proposing to raise electricity charges by up to 53% starting in July. Under the proposed hikes, prepaid electricity ...

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