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MoneywebMoneywebWEF chair conundrum, PSG eyes R600bn milestone, and SA Auto Week
A look at market movements with Sanlam Private Wealth, PSG’s asset growth, SA Auto Week outcomes, uncertainty over WEF leadership, SA’s energy resilience and the success story of Maduwa Paint World in our SMME segment.
BizcommunityGoTyme Bank’s SME outlook for Q4 2026
Festive demands come up against a new cost squeeze.
SME South AfricaStarting a Vape Shop in South Africa
Do you have an interest in starting a vape shop as a business? Starting a vape shop in South Africa requires more than finding suppliers…
MyBroadbandSouth Africa’s billionaire DStv founder under siege in the UK
Naspers chairman and MultiChoice founder Koos Bekker is facing mounting resistance over the expansion of his luxury hotel estate in a once sleepy corner of the United Kingdom.
ITWebHow to start a small business in SA in 2026
From validating your idea to registering with CIPC, SARS and getting online, here are six practical steps to start a small business in SA.
ITWebNew SonicWall unified endpoint solution fills gap in SME security market
SonicWall Endpoint Security combines next-generation anti-virus and EDR into a single, lightweight agent managed from a unified, multi-tenant console.
VentureburnEZ Bombs Raises $25 Million to Expand Seasoning Bomb Business
EZ Bombs Raises $25 Million for Retail Expansion EZ Bombs has raised $25 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth across the United States. CAVU Consumer Partners led
VentureburnDuvo Raises $32 Million to Expand Enterprise AI Automation
Duvo Raises $32 Million to Accelerate Enterprise Expansion Duvo has raised $32 million in Series A funding to accelerate its enterprise AI automation strategy. Balderton Capital led the round, with
SME South AfricaThe Bakery Business Growing Commercially in This Local Community
Situated at the foothills of the Great Winterberg mountain range lies the rural town of Aidelade. This small farming community in the Eastern Cape is…
BizcommunityAnglo American’s De Beers exit close as Botswana raises the stakes
Anglo American could soon exit De Beers, as a Bloomberg report indicates that the Global Diamond Consortium, the preferred bidder for the diamond producer, is inching closer to sealing a deal with Botswana. This is according to people familiar with the matter.
BusinessTechOne huge mistake your small business cannot afford to make
The idea that “we’re too small to be targeted” is the exact reason many malicious parties will actively choose to target smaller businesses.
BizcommunitySME funding: Why preparation matters before applying
South Africa’s small and medium-sized businesses have more funding providers to choose from than they did a few years ago, but access to finance remains a challenge.
SME South AfricaHow to Map Your Customer Journey
Growing the customer base for a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) requires a lot of strategy, planning and tools. As your business grows, a deep…
MyBroadbandPep owner faces backlash over R21-billion fintech deal
Pepkor has upset some directors and investors after shareholders were not allowed to vote on its merger deal with Shop2Shop.
VentureburnBinance Launches $200K STABLE Trading Competition with New Multiplier Mechanics
Binance just kicked off a fresh trading competition, dangling a $200,000 prize pot for anyone engaging with the STABLE token. Running from October 9 through October 23, 2026, the event
News24 BusinessFrom Bloem to Silicon Valley: SA siblings’ health startup raises R630m in US
San Francisco-based company Healthleap, which uses AI to flag patients at risk of undiagnosed medical conditions, was co-founded by South African siblings Josiah and Jemima Meyer.
SME South AfricaHow Tourism SMEs Can Add Day Tours To Their Offering
For tourism businesses, growth does not always mean attracting more customers. Sometimes, it means finding ways to generate more value from the customers you already…
ITWebMore than 4 500 people took part in second Moscow Startup Summit
As part of the Demo Day, the finalists presented their technologies to investors, experts and major corporations.
VentureburnMeanwhile Raises $37.5M to Expand Bitcoin Life Insurance Globally
Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Global Demand Grows Meanwhile has raised $37.5 million in new funding from its existing investors. Bain Capital Crypto led the round alongside Haun Ventures, Framework Ventures
VentureburnFortastra Raises $30M to Scale On-Orbit Security Spacecraft
Fortastra Builds Spacecraft For Orbital Security Fortastra, a California-based space technology company, has raised $30 million in Series A funding. First In led the round with participation from Upfront Ventures,
ITWebToluna Announces Planned CEO Transition After 25 Years; Founder Frédéric Charles Petit to remain as Board Member, Senior Advisor and Shareholder
Toluna, a global leader in consumer insights and market research technology, today announces a planned leadership transition.
VentureburnGhana’s Cocoa Regulator Secures $288 Million At 11% to Pay Farmers
Cocoa farmers have been facing a crisis for some time now, struggling to sell their prized cocoa beans after months of tending their crops. However, relief has finally come. In
VentureburnUniversal Quantum Raises $100 Million to Build a Working Quantum Computer
Quantum computers have been marketed as a disruptive force for a long time now. So when Universal Quantum raises $100 million, people notice. The UK-based startup has raised over $100m
SME South AfricaFrom a Broken Gate to Building a Marketplace for Contractors
For Lwanda Gumede, the idea for CID Home Repairs started with a broken gate. In 2021, while he was in Grade 11 and living in…
SME South AfricaHow to Detach From Your Business Without Losing Your Passion
Every entrepreneur remembers the moment the idea took hold. Perhaps it began at the kitchen table, in a garage in Benoni or during a late-night…
VentureburnStuut Raises $52.5M to Expand AI Order-to-Cash Platform
Stuut Automates the Full Order-to-Cash Process Stuut, a New York-based AI finance platform, has raised $52.5 million in Series B funding. Insight Partners led the round with participation from Andreessen
VentureburnTeddyHoldings.AI Raises $60M to Expand Compliance-Focused Legal Services Platform
Teddy AI Targets a Large Legal Services Market TeddyHoldings.AI, formerly known as Teddy AI, has raised $60 million in Seed funding. The New York City-based company provides compliance and client-focused
VentureburnLedgebrook Raises $200M to Scale AI Insurance Platform
Ledgebrook Raises $200M for AI Insurance Growth Ledgebrook has raised $200 million in equity financing for its AI-native insurance platform. Allianz X and Rockefeller Capital Management co-led the round. Existing
SME South AfricaWhy SMEs Should Develop Leaders
SMEs need to develop business leaders, not just employees—a truth nowhere more evident than in today’s expanding customer service economy. Yet, several obstacles often prevent…