SME South AfricaManufacturing Equipment Financing
Growing a manufacturing business is very challenging, especially when it comes to acquiring the appropriate equipment. Most small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rely on traditional…
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SME South AfricaSME South AfricaBest Industries for Franchise Investment
Purchasing a franchise can be a great way to become an entrepreneur. Although quite costly, it offers a ready-made business model that requires only focus…
SME South AfricaFemale Founders Urged to Apply for Mindset Mentorship Programme
In a society where men still dominate business leadership, mentorship for women by women helps create and access opportunities. The new mentorship programme from Mindset…
SME South AfricaLerato Sebata: How Procurement Becomes a Revenue Stream
Lerato Sebata joined the 2026 SME Funding Summit as one of the speakers providing entrepreneurs with essential information on how to grow their business. Sebata…
SME South AfricaMetricool YouTube Study 2026: Here’s What Local Brands Need to Know
YouTube has never looked more attractive to brands and content creators. The platform now spans everything from quick, scroll-friendly YouTube Shorts to long-form documentaries, all…
SME South Africa7 Ways to Use QR Codes for Business Marketing
QR codes are becoming increasingly popular among businesses. QR codes make it easy for users to scan a code with their phone and go directly…
SME South Africa6 Best Funding Options for Wholesale Businesses in South Africa
Wholesale businesses in South Africa tend to face the same paradox. Winning large orders is, of course, important, but they tend to put businesses under…
SME South AfricaAccounting Term Cheat Sheet: Must-know Terms
Every entrepreneur needs to understand fundamental accounting terms to handle their business financial operations and achieve business expansion.
SME South AfricaIs Your Business Idea Viable?
Starting a business is exciting, but before investing time and money, you need to ensure your idea is viable.
SME South AfricaStepping Back Leads to Scaling Up for Nicholas Thiede
The entrepreneurial journey is rarely linear. Just like life, the road twists and turns, leading you through the ups and downs to reach your next…
SME South AfricaHow to Accept QR Code Payments in South Africa
If you want to reach more customers by expanding your payment options, QR codes are increasingly gaining traction and are becoming a popular choice in…
SME South AfricaTender Compliance Checklist Every SME Needs
When it comes to tenders, the list of requirements is long, detailed and, frankly, quite complex for business owners. The requirements get even more complicated…
The CitizenWoven into airwaves: Why this linen business founder does his own radio ads
Continental Linen's Hillel Kahn shares how authenticity, persistence and practical thinking helped build a national retail brand.
The CitizenCable theft dims young entrepreneur’s dream
The 24-year-old cuts hair for a living and hopes to open a bakery, but the lack of electricity in his area means both business avenues are difficult to follow
The CitizenHow social entrepreneur Retang Phaahla left her quantity surveyor job to start tea business
Retang Phaahla said they were looking for natural resources that could uplift the community and create jobs.
The CitizenEntrepreneurs have a week left to enter the Kasi SME pitch challenge with R1m prize
National winner to walk away with R1 million.
The CitizenSmall business owner? Here’s the declaration that might help you
The declaration sets out a coordinated plan to turn policy into real economic results at municipal level.
The CitizenNew dam regulations may devastate small businesses, local communities
Proposed dam access rules could criminalise public use without permission
The CitizenWonga South Africa’s fintech innovation helping to revive financial confidence
Despite the financial hit, these adjustments laid the foundation for a sustainable, customer-focused model.
The CitizenHere’s what SA’s small businesses can expect in 2026
Stronger relationships with financial institutions are arguably among the most decisive factors this year.
The CitizenSME advice: How to make your business last in 2026
Entrepreneurs are advised to prioritise is their mental health.
The CitizenFormer Funworld owner raises red flags over new Durban theme park
Veteran operator Nic Steyn questions R1bn development’s viability and return-on-investment prospects.
The CitizenSME December outlook: Festive season time for small businesses to shine
December is a perfect opportunity for businesses in retail to increase sales.
The CitizenInstead of reducing red tape, small business development makes more legislation
Will new proposed legislation for all businesses add more red tape instead of making it easier to do business?
The CitizenR36 billion spent on small business loans in the last decade as unemployment rises by 8%
The Department of Small Business Development says it is attempting to cut red tape, while others suggest government is the obstacle.
The CitizenWarning to small businesses ahead of festive season and Black Friday
Six cybersecurity tips for small businesses to implement.
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian e-health startup Yodawy banks $10m funding
Egyptian digital healthcare startup Yodawy, which has pioneered a pharmacy benefit management platform in the MENA region using technology, expert pharmacists, and state-of-the-art logistics, has raised US$10 million in extra funding, taking its total raised capital to US$34.5 million. Founded in…
Disrupt AfricaWhich Meme Coins to Buy in 2024? Top Meme Coins by Market Capitalization and New Trending Coins Including ApeMax, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Pepe Coin, Floki, Memecoin by 9gag, and Bonk
The meme coin landscape is experiencing a resurgence, with established players like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu maintaining their dominance in the market while new coins like Pepe and Dogwifhat experience recent price surges. These new coins, alongside the “Boost-to-Earn coin ApeMax, are quickly gaining…
Disrupt AfricaEgypt’s Paymob becomes first international fintech company licensed in Oman
Egypt’s Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP), has received the Central Bank of Oman’s (CBO) Payment Service Provider (PSP) license, making it the first international fintech company to be fully licensed in the Sultanate. Founded in…
Disrupt AfricaSafaricom, M-Pesa, Sumitomo launch Spark Accelerator for Kenyan startups
Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation have opened applications for the latest edition of the Spark Accelerator in Kenya, which will support early-stage fintech and content startups to accelerate growth. Safaricom first launched the Spark Venture Fund back in 2014, to invest and support…