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 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:08:40 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tourism-month-hospitality-smes-urged-to-capitalise-on-new-domestic-travel-growth-opportunities-631041a September marks Tourism Month and provides an opportunity to recognise the increasingly important role domestic tourism is playing in driving growth for hospitality and tourism SMEs. As South Africans continue to explore destinations closer to home, new opportunities for businesses that can anticipate and meet the changing expectations of local travellers. 1-271641 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-adoption-is-rising-among-south-african-smes-but-so-is-confusion-419869a More than half of South African small businesses are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools daily or weekly, but many are still struggling to work out where the technology fits into their operations. 1-271635 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/innovator-trust-women-in-tech-awards-2026-celebrates-tech-believers-853293a Not so long ago, conversations about women in technology centred on whether space would be created for them to lead. Today, the answer is visible in the work itself. Women are building businesses, creating employment and solving problems that shape how people and organisations connect, operate and grow. 1-271629 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mr-price-foundation-empowers-sas-youth-with-r392m-investment-742202a In the first year of its 10-year strategy to empower 500,000 South African youth by 2035, the Mr Price Foundation used its youth programmes to reduce hiring costs for employers, increase the revenue of funded businesses by an average of 24.5%, and improve learning outcomes for thousands of students in fiscal year 2026 (FY2026). 1-271592 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nespresso-professional-brings-premium-coffee-to-sas-smes-with-new-giorno-mini-520000a Nespresso Professional has introduced Giorno Mini, a compact professional coffee machine designed specifically around the needs of small and medium offices (SMOs). With its compact footprint and straightforward operation, Giorno Mini makes it easier for smaller businesses to offer a professional coffee experience to employees, clients and guests. 1-271586 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tourism-growth-must-reach-smes-through-better-capital-access-742222a South Africa’s tourism sector is showing renewed momentum, with international arrivals and tourism’s contribution to the economy continuing to grow. But for that growth to translate into broader economic benefits, small businesses need access to the working capital required to deliver on tourism opportunities. 1-271582 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sab-foundation-opens-applications-for-growing-south-african-smes-419939a Applications are open for the SAB Foundation's Tholoana Enterprise Programme, an 18-month business growth programme delivered by Fetola for entrepreneurs running commercially proven businesses with potential for further growth. 1-271575 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-women-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-forum-awief-announces-finalists-for-2026-awief-awards-520030a The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is pleased to announce the finalists for its 2026 AWIEF Awards. 1-271546 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-small-businesses-miss-when-chasing-big-clients-075515a Winning a large corporate client can feel like a major milestone for a growing business. The contract is bigger, the potential revenue is higher and the scale can make it tempting to offer a lower price per unit. 1-271527 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-businesses-win-big-at-nedbank-green-economy-indaba-964434a Three South African green entrepreneurs shared R710,000 in funding and business support at the 2026 Nedbank Green Economy Indaba and the Nedbank Green Economy Awards in Johannesburg, Houghton. 1-271504 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa