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South Africa scores poorly for entrepreneurship support in global study

South Africa scores poorly for entrepreneurship support in global study

Takealot seeks manufacturing entrepreneurs for R1.7m challenge

Takealot seeks manufacturing entrepreneurs for R1.7m challenge

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AI adoption is rising among South African SMEs, but so is confusion

AI adoption is rising among South African SMEs, but so is confusion

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Business Partners Limited Tourism Month: Hospitality SMEs urged to capitalise on new domestic travel growth opportunities

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Innovator Trust Women in Tech Awards 2026 celebrates Tech Believers

The Innovator Trust Innovator Trust Women in Tech Awards 2026 celebrates Tech Believers

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Nespresso Professional brings premium coffee to SA’s SMEs with new Giorno Mini

Nespresso Nespresso Professional brings premium coffee to SA’s SMEs with new Giorno Mini

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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum announces finalists for 2026 AWIEF Awards

Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum announces finalists for 2026 AWIEF Awards

8 Sep 2026

Better conversations can help ease workplace change

Stellenbosch University Language Centre Better conversations can help ease workplace change

7 Sep 2026

Don't let these operational mistakes spoil your festive season

Business Partners Limited Don't let these operational mistakes spoil your festive season

3 Sep 2026

NSBC Africa and Transunion Africa launch Access to Finance

NSBC.Africa NSBC Africa and Transunion Africa launch Access to Finance

2 Sep 2026

From rent to ownership: How Gideon Gitonga is widening access to African real estate

ALX From rent to ownership: How Gideon Gitonga is widening access to African real estate

2 Sep 2026

Top sectors creating new opportunities for SA’s women entrepreneurs

Business Partners Limited Top sectors creating new opportunities for SA’s women entrepreneurs

2 Sep 2026

ALX Africa hosts inaugural Her Africa event to connect and upskill South African women

ALX ALX Africa hosts inaugural Her Africa event to connect and upskill South African women

1 Sep 2026

How to choose the right agency: A guide for founders

Civitas How to choose the right agency: A guide for founders

26 Aug 2026

3 years in the making: Edge Impact Fund launched to help African scale-ups grow

Edge Growth 3 years in the making: Edge Impact Fund launched to help African scale-ups grow

25 Aug 2026

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SA SMEs shift from survival mode to disciplined growth, new report finds

SA SMEs shift from survival mode to disciplined growth, new report finds

12 Jun 2026

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Ride-hailing emerges as key income stream for South Africans, report finds

22 Apr 2026

Edge Growth co-founder Jason Goldberg, a scale-up expert, serial entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Art of Scale, who facilitates the masterclasses

Art of Team masterclass in Durban on 24 March

Edge Growth 18 Mar 2026

New report highlights visibility gap among African SMEs

New report highlights visibility gap among African SMEs

9 Feb 2026

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

Our Salad Mix 9 Dec 2025

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

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SME confidence in South Africa bolstered by political changes

16 Sep 2024

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

10 Jul 2024

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

9 Feb 2024

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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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