SME South AfricaManufacturing Cost Control: Strategies for SMEs
The cost of running a business of any size can be a lot for entrepreneurs. When the business has to make products and become a…
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SME South AfricaSME South AfricaConsumer Protection Act Explained for Business Owners
There are many regulations that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) must adhere to. These regulations expand to different elements of business processes, such as legal,…
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…
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 AfricaPoint-of-Sale Systems: Comparing POS Systems for SMEs
Choosing a point-of-sale (POS) system is one of those decisions that quietly shapes how your business runs day to day. From how fast you can…
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…
SME South AfricaGoTrade Enables Cross-border Trade for Exporting SMEs
On 11 August, DHL, Standard Bank, MTN, Wesgrow and the dtic signed a memorandum of understanding to formalise the multi-partner launch of the GoTrade platform.…
The CitizenSA’s tax deadline approaching: 4 habits to make tax time easier for SMEs
Building sound financial habits can make tax time more manageable for SMEs
The CitizenFive ways SMEs can make themselves more funding-ready
Businesses that lack a clear, consistent financial footprint may find it more difficult to access the funding they need.
The CitizenSMEs’ confidence drops in the second half of 2026
Many SMEs are now pessimistic about the remainder of the year.
The CitizenHere’s what SMEs must prioritise in third quarter of 2026
Businesses will need to compete harder for every customer
The CitizenMastercard SME Confidence Index: South Africa’s SMEs put digital tools at the heart of their growth plans
South African businesses are operating with a level of digital and commercial maturity that positions them strongly within the region.
The CitizenHere’s how SMEs can survive the ongoing fuel price hikes
'Small businesses typically feel these shocks first because they have less pricing power and thinner cash buffers.'
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 CitizenTips for SMEs to prepare for rising petrol prices amid Middle East conflict
Increasing petrol prices could hurt many small businesses.
The CitizenSME advice: How to make your business last in 2026
Entrepreneurs are advised to prioritise is their mental health.
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 CitizenBlack Friday presents growth opportunity for township SMEs
‘Black November’ acts as a stress test, highlighting the importance of preparedness and adaptability for SMEs
The CitizenSMEs’ outlook for November: Think20, B20, G20 summits and Black Friday
The coming days are going to be busy as South Africa hosts various leaders from different parts of the world for the G20 Summit.
The CitizenMTBPS: Small businesses need more than promises
Garth Rossiter says government needs to step up and provide the basics to support SMEs’ growth.
Disrupt AfricaKenya’s Pezesha files petition for liquidation of counterpart MarketForce over unpaid debts
Kenyan fintech startup Pezesha has filed a petition for the liquidation of B2B retail-tech counterpart MarketForce, citing unpaid debts. Pezesha is a digital financial marketplace enabling SMEs and merchants with affordable productive embedded credit through their lending infrastructure and…
Disrupt AfricaGSMA launches new innovation fund to address humanitarian challenges
The GSMA has announced the launch of its newest GSMA Innovation Fund, in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to address humanitarian challenges. Through its GSMA Innovation Fund, the GSMA has distributed over GBP5 million (US$6.3 million) to startups, SMEs…
Disrupt AfricaSA-based E4E Africa announces 1st close of US$30m Fund II
The South Africa-based E4E Africa, an entrepreneur-driven venture capital fund, has announced the first close of its US$30 million E4E Africa Fund II. Launched in July 2020 with backing from the SA SME Fund, E4E Africa made 11 investments from its first fund, in startups such as insurtech…
Disrupt AfricaKenya’s tappi raises $1.5m pre-seed funding to digitise African SMEs
Kenyan startup tappi, which helps SMEs build their online identity through a chat tool that automatically creates a webpage, has raised US$1.5 million through an oversubscribed pre-seed round of funding to help it digitise and build online trust for African SMEs. Founded by Kenfield Griffith and…
Disrupt AfricaKenyan fintech Pezesha launches latest iteration of micro-SME financing platform
Kenyan fintech startup Pezesha has announced the launch of “Pezesha 2.0”, which it describes as a “significant evolution” in its journey towards financial inclusion for underserved micro-SMEs. Pezesha is an end-to-end operating system that enables micro, small, and medium enterprises to instantly…