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Funding constraints slowing AI adoption among manufacturing SMEs

Funding constraints slowing AI adoption among manufacturing SMEs

The inaugural Bindzu Youth Fund cohort culminated in a national pitching competition, in which entrepreneur Kamogelo Selepe, founder of the AI-powered marketing and technology business ArcaneEdge, was awarded the programme's top prize of R1m. Image supplied.

Mr Price Foundation opens applications for Bindzu Youth Fund

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Double-digit growth as Gradesmatch transforms Africa’s school-to-career pipeline

Double-digit growth as Gradesmatch transforms Africa’s school-to-career pipeline

MultiChoice 31 Oct 2025

SA fintech launches platform to unlock SME funding

SA fintech launches platform to unlock SME funding

30 Oct 2025

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Nedbank unveils Recycling, New Enterprises and Waste-to-value programme

24 Oct 2025

R80m investment in Yaga signals booming future for resale fashion

R80m investment in Yaga signals booming future for resale fashion

23 Oct 2025

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The untapped goldmine in South Africa’s ESD landscape

Nadia Rawjee and Marc Ashton 21 Oct 2025

Access Bank named “Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa” at 2025 Global SME Finance Awards

Access Bank named “Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa” at 2025 Global SME Finance Awards

The Publicity Workshop 13 Oct 2025

Cape Town pitch event to deploy R25m in early-stage startup capital

Cape Town pitch event to deploy R25m in early-stage startup capital

10 Oct 2025

Capitec launches client-led ‘Bank on better’ campaign

Capitec launches client-led ‘Bank on better’ campaign

Capitec 1 Oct 2025

A significant milestone of the programme is the financial injection of R880,000 provided to 32 attendees, enabling them to kickstart or expand their businesses. Image supplied.

SanParks and NYDA launch initiative to empower disabled entrepreneurs

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

A tool to help SMEs assess their funding readiness

A tool to help SMEs assess their funding readiness

Edge Growth 30 Sep 2025

SA beverage disruptor Pura lands R260m for global expansion

SA beverage disruptor Pura lands R260m for global expansion

29 Sep 2025

FNB leverages DFI partnerships to expand SME funding in SA

FNB leverages DFI partnerships to expand SME funding in SA

17 Sep 2025

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South African entrepreneurs win at IATF Healthcare Hackathon

17 Sep 2025

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Women-led Alignd attracts E Squared investment

12 Sep 2025

Float lands R46m funding to scale SA operations

Float lands R46m funding to scale SA operations

10 Sep 2025

SA-born Pura Beverages secures major global investment

SA-born Pura Beverages secures major global investment

9 Sep 2025

Fuel the future: AMIE Academy Fund

Fuel the future: AMIE Academy Fund

AMIE 9 Sep 2025

How to secure funding: What investors prioritise in startups

How to secure funding: What investors prioritise in startups

5 Sep 2025

SA edtech disruptor The Invigilator secures R195m for global growth

SA edtech disruptor The Invigilator secures R195m for global growth

3 Sep 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

Source: . The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) comprises a system of several large dams and tunnels throughout Lesotho, which delivers water to the Gauteng region of South Africa via the Vaal River System. It is the largest water transfer scheme in Africa.

Ninety One's infrastructure credit fund hits R2bn, boosting South Africa's growth path

18 Aug 2025

SA travel startup TurnStay raises R34m to expand across Africa

SA travel startup TurnStay raises R34m to expand across Africa

5 Aug 2025

SA startup Altera raises R29m for donor cell platform

SA startup Altera raises R29m for donor cell platform

30 Jul 2025

Lula celebrates a decade of powering South African SMEs

Lula celebrates a decade of powering South African SMEs

Lula 23 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

Venture debt gains ground as SA’s startup investment hits new high

Venture debt gains ground as SA’s startup investment hits new high

22 Jul 2025

Zungu Investments Company hosts free Mandela Month masterclass to empower South Africa’s youth

Zungu Investments Company hosts free Mandela Month masterclass to empower South Africa’s youth

Zungu Investments Company 21 Jul 2025

Bitcoin payments startup MoneyBadger raises R7m

Bitcoin payments startup MoneyBadger raises R7m

15 Jul 2025

Thinkroom and The Oracle Group launch Oracle Innovate Lab to support Eswatini entrepreneurs

Thinkroom and The Oracle Group launch Oracle Innovate Lab to support Eswatini entrepreneurs

Thinkroom Consulting 9 Jul 2025

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