Research Reports South Africa

New report highlights visibility gap among African SMEs

New report highlights visibility gap among African SMEs

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

An African-centric framework for entrepreneurs

5 Jan 2026

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

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

9 Dec 2025

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South Africa launches national platform to unlock underutilised SME capital

NSBC.Africa South Africa launches national platform to unlock underutilised SME capital

25 Feb 2026

Access to finance and support boosts waste management SME’s client service and expansion plans

Edge Growth Access to finance and support boosts waste management SME’s client service and expansion plans

25 Feb 2026

How SMEs can build AI-ready businesses starting with the right technology foundation

WhyMAcForSME How SMEs can build AI-ready businesses starting with the right technology foundation

25 Feb 2026

How to beat the odds in your first year of business

Business Partners Limited How to beat the odds in your first year of business

24 Feb 2026

Proactive succession planning key to leaving a lasting legacy

Business Partners Limited Proactive succession planning key to leaving a lasting legacy

23 Feb 2026

Why getting your small SA business online costs less than you think

Domains.co.za Why getting your small SA business online costs less than you think

13 Feb 2026

SME Funding Summit speakers announced

SME South Africa SME Funding Summit speakers announced

13 Feb 2026

Startup success beyond early stage takes more than hard work alone

Edge Growth Startup success beyond early stage takes more than hard work alone

12 Feb 2026

DEDAT Tech Talk Series shines spotlight on retail and manufacturing SMMEs

Department of Economic Development and Tourism DEDAT Tech Talk Series shines spotlight on retail and manufacturing SMMEs

11 Feb 2026

From graduate start-up to a key industry contributor

Edge Growth From graduate start-up to a key industry contributor

11 Feb 2026

From clients to creative allies

Moonsport From clients to creative allies

3 Feb 2026

Applications open for the 2026 SME Import Navigator programme in partnership with FNB

Edge Growth Applications open for the 2026 SME Import Navigator programme in partnership with FNB

3 Feb 2026

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Half of SA’s small businesses at risk of closure, new study finds

Half of SA’s small businesses at risk of closure, new study finds

1 Aug 2025

New research initiative targets high-growth entrepreneurs in SA

New research initiative targets high-growth entrepreneurs in SA

24 Jul 2025

Injecting new energy into the economy via youth entrepreneurship

Injecting new energy into the economy via youth entrepreneurship

Next Generation 15 Apr 2025

Shoprite's report urges targeted support for female entrepreneurs in SA's SMME sector

Shoprite's report urges targeted support for female entrepreneurs in SA's SMME sector

31 Mar 2025

Industry research positions brands as thought leaders

Industry research positions brands as thought leaders

SME South Africa 17 Feb 2025

Xero’s State of Small Business report: The role of technology SME growth

Xero’s State of Small Business report: The role of technology SME growth

16 Oct 2024

Female entrepreneurship in South Africa is flourishing, survey finds

Female entrepreneurship in South Africa is flourishing, survey finds

20 Sep 2024

SME confidence in South Africa bolstered by political changes

SME confidence in South Africa bolstered by political changes

16 Sep 2024

A missing link in your side hustle's path to growth

A missing link in your side hustle's path to growth

10 Jul 2024

South Africa's entrepreneurial sector suffers post-pandemic, report finds

South Africa's entrepreneurial sector suffers post-pandemic, report finds

9 Feb 2024

South Africa's small businesses are struggling in digital progression, report finds

South Africa's small businesses are struggling in digital progression, report finds

4 Dec 2023

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SMEs at the forefront of hybrid work transformation in SA, new survey reveals

4 Oct 2023

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Small SA businesses display resilience: Key findings from Mastercard's latest SME Confidence Index

27 Sep 2023

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95% of SMEs to retain hybrid work policies

22 Sep 2023

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New research from Xero unveils 3 main concerns for SA SMEs

16 May 2023

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New report reveals massive revolution in entrepreneur education in SA

22 Feb 2023

A look at the trends that will drive the development of the SA SME sector in 2023

A look at the trends that will drive the development of the SA SME sector in 2023

Business Partners Limited 13 Feb 2023

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SMEs in SA need more government investment in digital skills and innovation

Colin Timmis 9 Feb 2023

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New report: Local small businesses the lifeline of SA economy

6 Dec 2022

Source: Dambisa Maqoga. Top economist and leader of the Pan-African Investment and Research Services team, Dr Iraj Adedian and chief marketing officer of Proudly SA, Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi.

Localisation is the key to expansion, security and survival for specific industries, study shows

Katja Hamilton 20 Oct 2022

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Early-stage entrepreneurial activity in SA surges by 62% over the past 2 years

13 Oct 2022

Safiyya Patel, partner, Webber Wentzel

B-BBEE Commission releases 2021 national status and trends report

Safiyya Patel and Tebogo Moloko 18 Aug 2022

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State of SA entrepreneurship: More early-stage startups growing into established businesses

21 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. Philip Myburgh, head of trade and Afrca-China at Standard Bank.

Standard Bank launches first-ever biannual African trade index

7 Jun 2022

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Policy reforms key to enabling environment for entrepreneurs

19 Jan 2022

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Pamphlets are still a powerful marketing tool

23 Nov 2021

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