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The South African Entrepreneurial Competency Framework identifies 14 essential competencies that drive entrepreneurial action (Source: © Mike Jones )

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25 rural women farmers break into SA’s retail, school supply chains

25 rural women farmers break into SA’s retail, school supply chains

2 Jan 2026

Johannesburg's inner city is alive with creative and cultural small entrepreneurs. Pictured: Victoria Yards (Image source: © Urban Jozi

Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

2 Jan 2026

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Kingdom Builders Business Forum to host summit in Johannesburg

Thrive PR Kingdom Builders Business Forum to host summit in Johannesburg

22 Dec 2025

South African fintech Bridgement earns global recognition as SME business loan innovation accelerates

Bridgement South African fintech Bridgement earns global recognition as SME business loan innovation accelerates

19 Dec 2025

Absa partners with DTA and Legend Barbershop to empower creative youth

OnPoint PR Absa partners with DTA and Legend Barbershop to empower creative youth

15 Dec 2025

7 Business trends your SME can leverage in 2026

Domains.co.za 7 Business trends your SME can leverage in 2026

12 Dec 2025

Impact in the township economy comes from long-term commitment and relationships

Edge Growth Impact in the township economy comes from long-term commitment and relationships

10 Dec 2025

Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

SME South Africa Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

9 Dec 2025

Sally Palmer

Our Salad Mix Maverix calls on African founders to reclaim profit through clarity, structure and insight

9 Dec 2025

Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

Northlink College Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

8 Dec 2025

Tech Startups urged to attend the 2026 SME South Africa Funding Summit

Startup.Africa Tech Startups urged to attend the 2026 SME South Africa Funding Summit

5 Dec 2025

Co-spacing: A strategic catalyst for SMME growth in a changing world

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation Co-spacing: A strategic catalyst for SMME growth in a changing world

4 Dec 2025

SME Funding Summit returns for second year

SME South Africa SME Funding Summit returns for second year

2 Dec 2025

Youth Innovators in KwaZulu-Natal tackle urban and community challenges

The Noise Factory Youth Innovators in KwaZulu-Natal tackle urban and community challenges

2 Dec 2025

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Entering the world of entrepreneurship in 2026 requires more than just ambition (Image source: © 123rf )

8 key steps to becoming an entrepreneur in 2026

31 Dec 2025

Modern digital entrepreneurship requires both business management and entrepreneurship skills (Image source: © 123rf )

5 opportunities & challenges of modern digital entrepreneurship

30 Dec 2025

In December Grow Business Coaching selected 12 qualifying Black business owners for a free 12-month access to Catalyzer (Image supplied)

Black entrepreneurs receive free software for business growth

22 Dec 2025

Rowen Pillai, CEO, LeanTechnovations says we must view AI not as a threat, but as the engine for a new generation of entrepreneurs (Image source: © Education Sub Saharan Africa

AI not a threat, but the engine for a new generation of entrepreneurs

Rowen Pillai 19 Dec 2025

Startup.Africa: Building a community of entrepreneurs, investors and operators

Startup.Africa: Building a community of entrepreneurs, investors and operators

Startup.Africa 14 Nov 2025

A business toolkit enabling the ability to broadcast to other businesses and consumers

A business toolkit enabling the ability to broadcast to other businesses and consumers

Business Daily Deals 10 Nov 2025

Hiring your first employee: practical steps for small businesses

Hiring your first employee: practical steps for small businesses

Ilana Bouwer, Pnet 4 Nov 2025

5 ways entrepreneurs can protect their mental health

5 ways entrepreneurs can protect their mental health

28 Oct 2025

AWIEF2025 opens next week in Cape Town

AWIEF2025 opens next week in Cape Town

Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 23 Oct 2025

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Cape Town’s Caffenu brews global success with export-driven scale-up

17 Oct 2025

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The hustle myth is broken: SA entrepreneurs need emotional intelligence, not burnout

Alex de Bruyn 17 Oct 2025

Amogelang Montane, human resources business partner at Business Partners Limited

Stronger minds, stronger businesses: Why entrepreneurs need mental mentors

Business Partners 17 Oct 2025

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Orange Corners opens 2026 incubation applications

1 Oct 2025

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SMEs across sub-Saharan Africa invited to enter inaugural DHL Exporters of the Year Awards

30 Sep 2025

Nonhlanhla Moloko in conversation with Innovator Trust: A Women’s Month tribute to leadership and legacy

Nonhlanhla Moloko in conversation with Innovator Trust: A Women’s Month tribute to leadership and legacy

The Innovator Trust 30 Sep 2025

Innovator Trust Pinnacle Award recipient, Nomphomelelo Mahlangu on voice, vision and visibility

Innovator Trust Pinnacle Award recipient, Nomphomelelo Mahlangu on voice, vision and visibility

The Innovator Trust 16 Sep 2025

The soul of a digital creative agency: Salt Hub’s quiet rise under the guidance of Innovator Trust

The soul of a digital creative agency: Salt Hub’s quiet rise under the guidance of Innovator Trust

The Innovator Trust 9 Sep 2025

Black Umbrellas shines spotlight on female entrepreneurs during Women’s Month

Black Umbrellas shines spotlight on female entrepreneurs during Women’s Month

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation 29 Aug 2025

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Why long-term office leases are a startup death trap

Paul Keursten 26 Aug 2025

Veronic Mocwagole is driving a revolution in South African transport

Veronic Mocwagole is driving a revolution in South African transport

Brandscapers 19 Aug 2025

Mushianae Sophia Maphutha

From dust to dignity: How one woman is rebuilding South Africa, one life at a time

Brandscapers 13 Aug 2025

Call for service providers: Training, mentorship and business support for CFERI beneficiaries

Call for service providers: Training, mentorship and business support for CFERI beneficiaries

False Bay College 29 Jul 2025

Regenesys and Access Bank launch 2025 Womenpreneur Pitch & Match

Regenesys and Access Bank launch 2025 Womenpreneur Pitch & Match

The Publicity Workshop 23 Jul 2025

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