https://www.bizcommunity.com/416/841.html Southern Africa news 15 SMEs news - Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/416/841.html en-us Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:36:03 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/3-sa-innovators-selected-for-2026-fnf-afri-greenpitch-challenge-634301a Three green-economy innovators — PeeCycling, Preserve Botanica, and ReSurfify — will represent South Africa at the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge. 1-270301 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/victori-emerges-as-the-new-face-of-african-luxury-fashion-175936a Winning the Woolworths Youth Makers 2026 programme marks more than a milestone for Victoria Ongansie. It signals the arrival of a new generation of South African fashion entrepreneurs who are building brands with global ambition while remaining deeply rooted in African identity. 1-269938 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-to-back-africa-next-gen-green-and-blue-entrepreneurs-628411a Under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Scaling Investment in Africa's Green and Blue Solutions”, Matsi Modise, Africa lead at the World Climate Foundation, outlined three ways Africa can help green and blue entrepreneurs reach their full potential. Modise was speaking at the 2026 Africa's Green Economy Summit being held at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town. 1-265981 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/6-recommendations-to-help-women-overcome-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-barriers-849323a Women still face persistent barriers that limit their full participation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, with women 47% more likely than men to close a business for family or personal reasons. 1-264509 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/maverix-calls-on-african-founders-to-reclaim-profit-through-clarity-structure-and-insight-627991a Across Africa’s rapidly growing entrepreneurial landscape, founders are working harder than ever - yet many still feel the gap between effort and profit. 1-264091 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/creation-africa-returns-to-support-cultural-entrepreneurs-in-southern-africa-396908a The French government, through the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of France, and the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), has relaunched Création Africa, a mentorship and incubation programme aimed at supporting cultural entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi. 1-263253 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smes-across-sub-saharan-africa-invited-to-enter-inaugural-dhl-exporters-of-the-year-awards-398598a Global logistics company, DHL has announced the launch of its inaugural Exporters of the Year Awards for sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which aim to recognise the achievements of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the region. 1-261863 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-sarah-collins-founder-of-wonderbag-is-changing-lives-globally-706242a As a result of South Africa's energy crisis that forces blackouts across the country, Sarah Collins founded Wonderbag in the early 2000s as an innovative solution to allow families to continue cooking daily meals in the absence of electricity. 1-257552 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/784/238940.html Hailing from the vibrant township of Alexandra in Gauteng, 23-year-old medical science student Ayanda Majola is a bright entrepreneur determined to make her mark in the personal care industry with her skincare brand Yanda Cosmetics. 1-238940 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/462/235888.html The African Development Bank has launched the second edition of the Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Programs, which aim to assist African entrepreneurs operating in the textile, apparel and accessories (TA&A) industry to scale and expand their businesses. 1-235888 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Southern Africa