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US tariffs threaten SMME exports, says ETTP

SMEs

US tariffs threaten SMME exports, says ETTP

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Mining

Govt allocates R2.86bn to mineral, petroleum resources

3 Jul 2025

MultiChoice’s 2025 ESG Report shows progress toward a sustainable, inclusive, empowered Africa

ESG

MultiChoice’s 2025 ESG Report shows progress toward a sustainable, inclusive, empowered Africa

Issued by MultiChoice 3 Jul 2025

Forge by Brave to sponsor 2 key categories at the 2025 New Generation Awards

Marketing

Forge by Brave to sponsor 2 key categories at the 2025 New Generation Awards

Issued by Brave Group 2 Jul 2025

EU injects €15m to drive inclusive growth in SA wine sector

Viticulture & Oenology

EU injects €15m to drive inclusive growth in SA wine sector

27 Jun 2025

Land Bank opens applications for Wine and Spirits Fund to transform SA’s liquor industry

Viticulture & Oenology

Land Bank opens applications for Wine and Spirits Fund to transform SA’s liquor industry

24 Jun 2025

Engineering new realities: Malusi Ramotshela’s journey with the Innovator Trust

SMEs

Engineering new realities: Malusi Ramotshela’s journey with the Innovator Trust

Issued by The Innovator Trust 24 Jun 2025

Nomathemba Liyeza, Owner, Themba Liyeza Logistics

Logistics & Transport

#YouthMonth: Nomathemba Selesho drives inclusion and resilience in SA’s logistics sector

Robin Fredericks 23 Jun 2025

Lessons in leadership and longevity: Michael Cyster’s growth journey with the Innovator Trust

SMEs

Lessons in leadership and longevity: Michael Cyster’s growth journey with the Innovator Trust

Issued by The Innovator Trust 23 Jun 2025

bpSA chair Thandi Orleyn announces retirement

Energy

bpSA chair Thandi Orleyn announces retirement

20 Jun 2025

Top ICT achievers recognised at 2025 Enterprise Development Graduation

SMEs

Top ICT achievers recognised at 2025 Enterprise Development Graduation

Issued by The Innovator Trust 19 Jun 2025

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Employment Equity

Beyond the B-BBEE scorecard: Employment equity requires real change, not just compliance

Suran Moodley and Boudine Henningse 19 Jun 2025

JRS Solutions successfully exits action ESD fund

SMEs

JRS Solutions successfully exits action ESD fund

Issued by Edge Growth 13 Jun 2025

2025 Africa Impact Investment Awards announces winners

CSI & Philanthropy

2025 Africa Impact Investment Awards announces winners

13 Jun 2025

Mr Price Foundation launches R3m fund for young entrepreneurs

SMEs

Mr Price Foundation launches R3m fund for young entrepreneurs

9 Jun 2025

Funding

SA furniture, homeware suppliers: Retailers want you! Enter 2025 EFC Accelerator

27 May 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

SA proposes workaround for Starlink, communication multinationals to adhere to local ownership laws

Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo and Nqobile Dludla 23 May 2025

Wetility and MultiChoice Innovation Fund light the way for solar business growth

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Wetility and MultiChoice Innovation Fund light the way for solar business growth

Issued by MultiChoice 13 May 2025

Source: X/@PMashatile

Economy

South Africa launches Transformation Fund to drive economic inclusivity

7 May 2025

FNB, IAAE launch new initiative to empower Black-owned SMEs

SMEs

FNB, IAAE launch new initiative to empower Black-owned SMEs

5 May 2025

Existing shareholders (left) Musa Kalenga, group CEO, and chairperson (right) Andile Khumalo have acquired the Brave Group’s founding shareholders' shares, transitioning the agency’s to a 100% Black-owned business(Image supplied)

Advertising

The Brave Group transitions to 100% Black-owned business

30 Apr 2025

Standard Bank seeks top township entrepreneurs for 2025 Kasi SME Pitch Challenge

SMEs

Standard Bank seeks top township entrepreneurs for 2025 Kasi SME Pitch Challenge

29 Apr 2025

Unlocking global growth for exporting SMEs: Apply now for a game-changing opportunity

SMEs

Unlocking global growth for exporting SMEs: Apply now for a game-changing opportunity

Issued by Edge Growth 29 Apr 2025

Building funding ready B2B businesses: Applications now open for the SME Advancer Programme

Funding

Building funding ready B2B businesses: Applications now open for the SME Advancer Programme

Issued by Edge Growth 25 Apr 2025

Construction & Engineering

South Africa arrests 240 in construction mafia crackdown

15 Apr 2025

Small businesses urged to apply for tourism opportunities

SMEs

Small businesses urged to apply for tourism opportunities

14 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

Entrepreneurship

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

9 Apr 2025

KZN Clothing & Textile cluster opens entries for accelerator

Design & Manufacturing

KZN Clothing & Textile cluster opens entries for accelerator

2 Apr 2025

Supporting and developing black-owned IFA practices to transform the savings and investment industry

Financial Services

Supporting and developing black-owned IFA practices to transform the savings and investment industry

Issued by Edge Growth 28 Mar 2025

Telkom steps into SA's booming MVNO market

Telecoms & Networks

Telkom steps into SA's booming MVNO market

25 Mar 2025

Trade Shield secures R15m in funding from FNB's Vumela Fund

Funding

Trade Shield secures R15m in funding from FNB's Vumela Fund

Issued by Edge Growth 24 Mar 2025

Trade Shield secures R15m from FNB's Vumela Fund

Funding

Trade Shield secures R15m from FNB's Vumela Fund

24 Mar 2025

From waste to wealth: Celebrating Sappi’s #RecyclingHeroes on Global Recycling Day

Circular Economy & Waste Management

From waste to wealth: Celebrating Sappi’s #RecyclingHeroes on Global Recycling Day

Issued by Sappi 20 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Victor Nemukula, managing director of Shumani Industrial Equipment.

Infrastructure & Utilities

The R402bn plan: Shumani’s pivotal role in reviving South Africa’s economy

20 Mar 2025

Investing in cancer care for all South Africans

Oncology

Investing in cancer care for all South Africans

Issued by Icon Oncology 13 Mar 2025

NEF backs Unipro Protective Wear, a Black woman-owned business, boosting local manufacturing

Design & Manufacturing

NEF backs Unipro Protective Wear, a Black woman-owned business, boosting local manufacturing

12 Mar 2025

The TASEZ-NAACAM partnership will focus on several strategic areas. Source: Supplied.

Automotive

NAACAM and TASEZ partner to boost local skills and SMEs in the automotive sector

11 Mar 2025

Will South African SMEs find relief in the upcoming budget?

Entrepreneurship

Will South African SMEs find relief in the upcoming budget?

5 Mar 2025

Mining

MIC CEO Mary Bomela steps down after 15 years of growth

3 Mar 2025

Finance

G20 agenda advances despite US-SA policy clash

Katja Hamilton 21 Feb 2025

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

Land reform in South Africa: 5 myths about farming debunked

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 21 Feb 2025

Western Cape sees R200m investment boost for student housing

Higher Education

Western Cape sees R200m investment boost for student housing

17 Feb 2025

Branding

A boycott campaign fuels tension between Black shoppers and Black-owned brands – evoking the long struggle for ‘consumer citizenship'

Timeka N. Tounsel 13 Feb 2025

SA EV startup Everlectric gets Vumela Fund boost

Funding

SA EV startup Everlectric gets Vumela Fund boost

10 Feb 2025

Innovative startup secures funding to boost growth and drive EV adoption in South Africa

Fuel & Energy

Innovative startup secures funding to boost growth and drive EV adoption in South Africa

Issued by Edge Growth 10 Feb 2025

Source: @CyrilRamaphosa/X

Economy

#Sona2025: President Ramaphosa's bold plans for urban renewal and housing

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

Bruce Hunt, Managing Director, Transcend Capital

Trends

#BizTrends2025: 5 BEE trends transforming South Africa

Bruce Hunt 28 Jan 2025

PR & Communications

Nedbank selects DNA Brand Architects as PR partner

22 Jan 2025