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, 24 Aug 2026 08:09:08 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-operational-simplicity-is-a-competitive-advantage-for-smes-856613a Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) assume that growth means adding more products, more systems and more technology. While expansion is an important part of building a successful business, every additional layer of complexity can also introduce higher costs, slower decision-making and greater operational risk. 1-270999 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meet-the-15-creative-businesses-selected-for-creation-africa-2-856663a 15 creative businesses from across Southern Africa are getting the chance to take their ideas to the next level after being selected for Création Africa 2, a France-backed programme focused on helping creative entrepreneurs grow and become investment-ready. 1-270949 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/women-are-winning-on-homes-but-the-biggest-gaps-remain-out-of-sight-856603a South African women are gaining ground in property ownership, but the picture is more complicated than the headline numbers suggest. Analysis of more than 10 million property transfers shows women-only home purchases rising from about 29.5% in 1995 to roughly 38% today, overtaking men-only purchases around 2016. 1-270939 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aweap-partners-with-the-university-of-limpopo-to-empower-energy-entrepreneurs-189986a The African Women in Energy and Power (AWEaP) Just Energy Transition (JET) Skills Development Programme — alongside the University of Limpopo — is holding an entrepreneur masterclass in Limpopo from 18 to 20 August. 1-270958 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-can-drive-south-africa-entrepreneurial-future-301108a Entrepreneurship is a significant part of South Africa’s economy, supporting economic activity, employment and innovation across formal and informal markets. For many entrepreneurs, the environment in which they operate is changing quickly. 1-270953 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-pad-maker-dgn-expands-menstrual-care-across-sadc-745582a For Dr Vivian Mokome, founder of DGN (Dignity) Organic Sanitary Pads, menstrual health encompasses more than just pads. It also serves as an opportunity to address concerns about dignity, safety, accessibility, and choice within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). 1-270922 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-intention-gap-301178a Over 17 years of funding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, the Edge Growth Ventures team has sat in a certain kind of meeting many times. It takes place at the most senior corporate level: the Exco present, the transformation strategy on screen, and language that sounds genuinely inspiring: inclusive supply chains, localisation, black-owned SME participation, shared value. The people in the room mean it. In our experience, the intention at that level is almost always sincere. 1-270903 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/steady-growth-over-rapid-expansion-why-long-term-success-always-wins-745902a According to Xero’s 2026 State of South African Small Business report, 84% of local small businesses say they are prioritising steady growth and stability over aggressive expansion this year, despite 80% reporting revenue growth and 75% increasing profits. 1-270892 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/moove-joins-africas-unicorn-club-at-21bn-valuation-967184a African-founded mobility company Moove has raised $250m in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at $2.1bn and making it the latest African-founded technology company to reach unicorn status. 1-270874 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/business-partners-limited-launches-r150m-sme-youth-jobs-fund-set-to-create-youth-employment-745962a In response to South Africa's deepening youth unemployment crisis and the financial constraints that often prevent small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from expanding their workforce, Business Partners Limited has established a R150m SME Youth Jobs Fund. The Fund aims to enable established SMEs to create new employment opportunities for young South Africans while supporting business growth and driving inclusive economic development. 1-270872 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa