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 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:52:25 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/absa-is-opening-pathways-to-economic-activity-through-entrepreneurship-education-286557a National unemployment rates remain a chronic threat to South Africa’s economy. While overall unemployment continues to rise, topping 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026, clear solutions to economic inclusion for the country’s workforce remain elusive. Finding ways to integrate working-age youth, some 60.9% of whom are unemployed, into the workforce is a challenge that must be overcome for the sake of social and political stability, as well as the foundation for a stable economic future. 1-269090 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-women-and-youth-owned-businesses-need-targeted-support-175406a Women and youth now drive a growing share of South Africa’s small and medium enterprise (SME) funding demand, making up 36.1% and 50.6% of applicants respectively according to a 2025 FinFind South Africa MSME Access to Finance Report. Unfortunately, the report also indicates that targeted financing solutions for these two groupings declined during the same period. Between 2018 and 2025, female-targeted funding actually decreased by 33%, while youth-targeted finance dropped by 15.4%. 1-269078 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/access-to-capital-a-persistent-barrier-for-south-africas-young-entrepreneurs-953274a South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis continues to deepen as reflected in Stats SA’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). The data shows that 258,000 South Africans under the age of 34 lost their jobs in the first quarter of 2026, underscoring the growing pressure on the country’s labour market. 1-269044 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bridgement-is-solving-the-funding-rejection-problem-for-south-africas-smes-064315a South Africa’s SME funding environment isn’t designed to meet the needs of the SME. These small to medium enterprises are contributing 40% of GDP and employing 60% of the country's workforce but face a R350bn funding gap because the funding models used to assess them were built for a different kind of business entirely. Many successful SMEs with proven track records are being rejected for funding that they need to expand their businesses or invest in critical infrastructure, creating a gap between the perception of success and access to credit. 1-269027 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/skills-development-levies-are-a-talent-tool-not-a-tick-box-289087a For SMMEs and SMEs with an annual payroll of more than R500,000, complying with the requirements of the Skills Development Act (SDA) is mandatory. But, it is also a low-cost opportunity to grow the business by strategically upskilling employees. 1-268960 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-to-avoid-common-financial-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-under-pressure-178306a Running a small business in South Africa has never been easy, but the ongoing inflationary pressure and economic uncertainty have taken pressure levels up a notch. Persistent fuel price increases, rising operational costs, energy-related expenses and constrained consumer spending are forcing many entrepreneurs to make difficult financial decisions simply to keep their businesses afloat. 1-268878 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inaugural-future-of-work-and-business-conference-kicks-off-this-week-390598a Communications and Digital Technologies Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele will this week deliver a keynote address at the 1st Annual Future of Work and Business Conference taking place at Freedom Park in Pretoria on Wednesday. 1-268863 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vumela-fund-backs-breaze-delivery-with-r20m-investment-512790a The Vumela Enterprise Development Fund, a long-standing partnership between FNB Business Banking and small business development specialist Edge Growth, has invested R20m in Breaze Delivery, a South African tech-driven logistics and delivery platform. This investment will support the company’s next phase of growth and expansion, including the scaling of its technology platform, extension of its driver network, and broader geographic growth to meet rising demand from SME customers and retail partners. 1-268806 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/landing-the-big-fish-how-to-successfully-sell-into-corporate-south-africa-734822a Cracking the enterprise market is a massive growth milestone for South African founders. Bridging the gap between an agile business and a slower-moving corporate giant is often a complicated journey, however. 1-268782 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-kasi-hustle-to-construction-powerhouse-845953a At the heart of Uitenhage in Kwanobuhle township, where ambition is often tested by circumstance, is a powerful story of resilience and purpose rising from the dust. It is a story shaped by early mornings, tight resources, and a dream that refused to stay small. 1-268759 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises South Africa