CEO Column: A strategic outlook for 2026 - Cape Chamber

[John Lawson] As we begin the 2026 business year, the Western Cape finds itself in a position of relative stability. While global markets face volatility due to geopolitical tensions and administrative instability, South Africa, and this province in particular, are entering the year with a more robust economic foundation...

5 ways SMEs can close the omnichannel gap

[Natalie Van der Merwe] Natalie van der Merwe, head of division at Vox, gives insight into how SMEs don’t need a full overhaul to compete, they just need a smarter, step-by-step approach to omnichannel...

Global turbulence intensifying emotional burden on South African SMEs

[Colin Timmis] SME owners are making personal sacrifices to keep their businesses alive and feel that the current financial year is significantly more stressful...

Key tech trends shaping African SMEs

[Dumisani Moyo] SMEs seeking to scale their digital capabilities for greater efficiency, innovation and growth this year must take heed of the trends shaping Africa’s digital economy...

Bridging the last metre: Where skills funding fails small business

[Vanessa Perumal] The distance between a budget speech and a small business floor isn’t kilometres. It’s millimetres...

#BizTrends2026 | Venture Workspace founder Louis Fourie: New workplace culture, entrepreneurship trends

[Louis Fourie] Venture Workspace founder Louis Fourie says the future of entrepreneurship is not being shaped by one big disruption, but by several steady shifts...

#BizTrends2026 | MyProperty CEO: What every entrepreneur’s North Star will be in 2026

[Adriaan Grové] Adriaan Grové, CEO of MyProperty and Entegra, discusses trends entrepreneurs should take note of in 2026...

#BizTrends2026 | TymeBank's Miguel da Silva: 3 business trends SMEs should watch

[Miguel Da Silva] Miguel da Silva, group executive: business Banking at TymeBank, discusses key trends every South African SME should watch...

How small businesses can decode customer silence

[Liezel Jonkheid] Customers don’t take surveys seriously...

2025 Startup Awards reveal SA’s most promising new ventures

[Imran Salie] The South African Startup Awards, hosted by the Startup Club ZA, recognises leading early-stage technology ventures in the country...

5 essentials to impress investors in 5 minutes or less

[Allon Raiz] In entrepreneurship, time is your most precious resource...

How to build strong business networks and partnerships - Business Partners Limited

[Jeremy Lang] As a business owner, your network is more than a list of contacts - it’s a growth engine...

How small businesses can turn PR into real growth

[Nadia Hearn] PR is one of the most cost-effective ways to build long-term value...

Virgil Bethanie | How Drip Footwear went from success to cautionary tale

[Virgil Bethanie] Drip Footwear was one of South Africa’s most visible SME success stories—until it wasn’t...

4 common errors to avoid in your small business pitch

[Allon Raiz] A great pitch can open doors — but a weak one can close them just as quickly...

#BizTrends2025: Digital marketing and advertising trends for SMEs

[Charmagne Mazhindu] Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have had a massive impact on digital advertising and will continue to transform this arena, particularly for SMEs...

Habits that build empires: 6 keys to entrepreneurial success

[Allon Raiz] These habits are not just practices—they are the foundation upon which successful businesses are built...

Is your digital footprint enhancing your networking efforts?

[Anja van Beek] As we start to reflect on resolutions for the New Year, one resolution that wouldn't make the list (but should be on top) is the "art of networking" and "growing our personal brand and voice"...

South Africa's best tech startups for 2024 announced

[Imran Salie] Find out which tech startups prevailed as the winners of the Startup Club ZA's 2024 South African Startup Awards...

Naadiya Moosajee's quest to make engineering accessible to girls across Africa

[Aa-isha Hassiem] Naadiya Moosajee, engineer and social entrepreneur, discusses her extensive career and supporting women in STEM industries...