Meet Lwanda Gumede, who built a marketplace for contractors. CID is a platform that connects customers and tradespeople.

The township economy, often referred to as the kasi economy or informal sector, is estimated to be worth nearly R900 billion. Despite its significant economic contribution, this sector is frequently ...

Absa has opened applications for its R12 million Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund, aimed at supporting qualifying black entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35. It combines grant funding with ...

Bank overdrafts might fill some small business owners with dread, but that’s only because traditional facilities tend to come loaded with high fees and strict repayment terms. This can cause a ...

Franchising has long been known to be a strong strategy for starting a business, mainly because, in spite of the large initial capital needed, the franchisee has immense support. The franchise offers ...

In the ever-changing business landscape of South Africa, there are many factors that affect the growth and sustainability of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). From the adoption of technology, ...

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in South Africa have a unique edge because of the country’s exciting financial technology (fintech) sector. The growth of this sector has meant that ...

In South Africa, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy, driving entrepreneurship and employment. Although these businesses play a critical role in the growth of the ...

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the digital world need to have a website or an app if they offer services. Most companies hire a third party to develop apps and websites; however ...

Stokvels date back to an era where marginalised communities in the apartheid era had no other choice but to rely on each other. Stokvels continued to exist and thrive until the current day and age.

South African small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the biggest contributors to South Africa’s economy. These SMEs are doing everything right to serve the demands of the population; however, ...

Entrepreneurship awards can genuinely boost a business’s credibility and open networking doors, but finding legitimate opportunities and weighing whether the application effort is worthwhile requires ...