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 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:28:36 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-tech-startups-invited-to-apply-for-international-investor-programme-181316a Applications are open for a new programme aimed at preparing 20 Western Cape technology startups for international expansion and venture capital investment, with five businesses to receive fully funded places at GITEX Africa in Morocco. 1-272818 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/record-fuel-prices-put-q4-travel-costs-under-pressure-for-smes-969194a South African SMEs face a costly final quarter as record fuel prices compound the pressure of peak-season demand for flights, accommodation and car hire. With year-end meetings, conferences and events competing for capacity alongside holiday travel, businesses that leave bookings until the last minute risk paying more for fewer options. 1-272814 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/amazi-launches-platform-to-help-beauty-entrepreneurs-grow-292427a A new initiative aims to help South African health and beauty entrepreneurs address common barriers to growth, including skills shortages, fragmented business systems, stock management and limited revenue streams. 1-272810 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-mtbps-what-small-businesses-need-to-prepare-for-525680a South Africa’s slowing growth, stabilising government debt and continued cost pressures will shape the conditions small businesses face in the months ahead. 1-272796 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r200bn-infrastructure-pipeline-must-unlock-youth-employment-414509a The Finance Minister’s confirmation in his 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that South Africa’s public finances are stabilising is encouraging, particularly the continued commitment to infrastructure investment. However, with the economic growth forecast lowered from 1.6% to 1.2% for 2026, the priority must be translating this investment into meaningful employment opportunities for young South Africans. 1-272765 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/survey-reveals-smes-have-clear-expectations-and-firm-voting-intentions-ahead-of-local-elections-292377a South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have entered the local government election period with clear expectations around the conditions needed to operate, invest and grow. Municipal service delivery, good governance and the effective management of illegal immigration have emerged as leading concerns influencing how SME owners intend to vote in the upcoming local government elections. 1-272780 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sweet-as-huneyyy-maria-masius-got-the-wellness-market-buzzing-636751a Honey is a versatile ingredient, from reducing inflammation to acting as a natural humectant that locks moisture into the skin. Alongside botanicals such as moringa, ginger, citrus, and hibiscus, Maria Masiu, director of Huneyyy, uses it to make her beauty and wellness brand accessible, convenient, and affordable. 1-272771 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-price-hikes-put-small-businesses-under-major-cash-flow-pressure-747832a South African businesses are being urged to review their costs, pricing and cash-flow forecasts after October's fuel-price increases added to the cost of transport, procurement and distribution. 1-272762 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/six-emerging-bakers-win-business-support-as-rising-stars-expands-into-kwazulu-natal-969004a Siphosethu Mbimbi of Crust and Crumble in Qonce and Snethemba Mbatha of ChefS’ne_M in Umzinyathi (Ndwedwe) have been named the 2026 Snowflake Rising Stars provincial winners, following live finals in East London and Durban. 1-272724 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cima-launches-lions-lair-africa-to-connect-sustainable-start-ups-with-capital-and-credibility-303408a The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s leading professional body of management accountants, has launched Lions' Lair Africa, an innovation challenge built to connect early-stage African sustainability and green innovation businesses with the capital, mentorship and credibility they need to scale. 1-272753 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa