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|  | | The MTN SME JumpStarter competition was launched at the MTN SME Day event in May this year...read |
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 | The Innovation Hub has been recognised at the Startup Ecosystem Stars Awards for its contributions to fostering a dynamic innovation ecosystem... Read |
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 | Digitlab's CEO, Mike Saunders, is the only South African selected to contribute to the global business book Doers & Dreamers... Read |
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 | Thee township economy has emerged as a critical engine of growth for many cities in the country, says Dr Blade Nzimande... Read |
 | The Creative Uprising is Constitution Hill’s ongoing programme is designed to develop, support and elevate creative talent within a variety of art forms including music, film, visual art, craft and design, dance, theatre and poetry... Read |
 | ISSUED BY EDGE GROWTH Susan Moloisane joined the Edge Growth Solutions business unit as chief executive on 1 September this year... Read |
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 | In SA, businesses applying for crypto licenses are mostly registered financial service providers, signaling an impending expansion of crypto offerings. Institutional interest and investment are rising, with firms exploring crypto beyond traditional investments… Read |
| Small and Medium-sized Enterprises |
 | ISSUED BY HOOK, LINE & SINKER Adam Hunter, managing director and head honcho for PR and integrated marketing agency Hook, Line & Sinker (HLS), was shortlisted as a finalist in SA’s Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year... Read |
 | BEN BIERMAN, ISSUED BY BUSINESS PARTNERS LIMITED Entrepreneurs are the unsung heroes of the South African economy. The small business sector is an important source of job creation and for millions of South Africans, it is a driver of income that supports the business owners as well as their families and communities... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE INNOVATOR TRUST Leading advocate for tech entrepreneurship and ICT SMMEs, Innovator Trust proudly announced the distinguished winners of the 2023 Women in Tech Awards... Read |
 | TANDO FAKU, ISSUED BY SAICA In unlocking South Africa’s township economy, Evergrow Seedlings, an agribusiness startup founded in Soweto has grown significantly since its establishment in 2018... Read |
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 | A Kenyan judge on Thursday found Facebook's parent company Meta was not in contempt of court for failing to pay dozens of content moderators that a contractor laid off... Read |
 | SIMON JESSOP African Development Bank's head urges exemption from EU carbon tax, estimating a $25bn annual cost, with further concerns that Cbam would hinder industrialisation, favouring raw-material exports... Read |
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 | MIKE SETTAS ANC's unaltered adoption of the National Health Insurance Bill reflects its entrenched socialist narrative, blaming the private sector, notably section 33, risking severe repercussions for healthcare and governance... Read |
 | Cabinet has considered and approved the draft National Business Licensing Policy for public comments... Read |
 | The South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu) hails the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill's passage as a milestone towards universal health coverage, praising the Ministry's transparent approach and urging continued collaboration... Read |
 | The NHI Bill, backed by all provinces except Western Cape, was passed by the NCOP. Premier Winde urges President Ramaphosa to reject it, citing constitutional and affordability concerns... Read |
 | South Africans are preparing to ditch the work shackles and enjoy a well deserved break. For some, this will include travel, entertaining, and purchasing of gifts. This increased expenditure creates a spike in retail sales... Read |
 | The latest setback in the global HIV vaccine effort reveals challenges... Read |
 | SIPHUMELELE NHLAPO Recent statistics by global workplace consulting and research organisation, Gallop estimate that lost productivity, owing to low employee engagement, could account for $8.8tn loss in global gross domestic product... Read |
 | MPUMELELO NXUMALO AND KALENE WATSON The duty of good faith and the implications of moonlighting for employees was underscored in a recent Labour Court judgment. The court emphasised the necessity of proactive disclosure to employers, affirming that moonlighting, without prior approval, constitutes a breach of contract... Read |
 | KATJA HAMILTON South Africa faces severe economic challenges with a 0.2% GDP decrease in Q3 2023. The country risks recession amid rising unemployment and energy crises... Read |
 | Icasa's Draft National and Provincial Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Amendment Regulations public hearings will take place on 8 December... Read |
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