https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/841.html South Africa news 15 SMEs news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/841.html en-us Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:26:26 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kpmg-invites-african-tech-startups-to-compete-for-global-innovation-title-620051a Technology entrepreneurs from South Africa and across the continent have been invited to apply for the 2026 KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition, with the winner earning a place at the global finals in Lisbon, Portugal. 1-269671 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kuhle-phumzile-zondo-weaves-african-storytelling-into-fashion-286607a Kuhle Phumzile Zondo weaves African storytelling into her sustainable fashion brand, E_mania, inspired by an African proverb: “Everything comes from nature, so even the most beautiful flower withers with time.” 1-269640 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/standard-bank-expands-sme-export-programme-with-dhl-express-620081a Standard Bank has expanded its Export Readiness Programme to Gauteng and the Western Cape, partnering with DHL Express South Africa to help more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) prepare to enter international markets. 1-269631 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/thembeka-dube-turns-student-hustle-into-luxury-label-397748a What began as a way to earn extra income as a cash-strapped university student has grown into one of South Africa's emerging luxury home décor brands, proving that some of the country's most exciting entrepreneurial stories start with necessity rather than a detailed business plan. 1-269623 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/business-101-ai-for-smes-731202a While enthusiasm for AI across South Africa’s business landscape is running high, its ability to deliver meaningful returns is still up for debate. A recent South African AI Adoption Report by AI Strategy Africa found that GenAI adoption among large enterprises was up to 67% in 2025, yet only 13% of companies report achieving significant financial returns. 1-269592 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cash-flow-is-still-the-biggest-threat-to-sa-smes-here-how-smart-funding-changes-that-408999a Ask any South African business owner what keeps them up at night, and the answer is almost always the same: cash flow. Not competition. Not rising costs. Not load shedding. Cash flow. And the data backs them up entirely. 1-269585 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/business-funding-isnt-a-loan-here-the-difference-and-why-it-matters-286707a There is a persistent stigma around business funding in South Africa. For many entrepreneurs, the word "funding" conjures images of debt, interest that compounds monthly, repayment demands that do not care whether your business had a good month or a terrible one, and a bank manager asking for collateral you do not have. 1-269540 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/patrick-ferguson-leaps-from-couture-to-ready-wear-620141a For many young designers, success is measured by a runway show or celebrity endorsement. For Patrick Ferguson, it's measured by something far more enduring: creating garments that become part of people's most meaningful moments. 1-269541 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/where-smes-find-new-customers-capital-and-growth-519070a Every successful business shares one thing in common: it continues to create new opportunities. 1-269536 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/funding-built-around-how-businesses-actually-operate-519050a South Africa's small and medium enterprise sector is the backbone of the country's economy. SMEs contribute an estimated 34% of South Africa's GDP and employ roughly 60% of the country's labour force. Yet despite their economic contribution, many businesses still struggle to access funding when they need it most. 1-269516 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa