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Cape Town entrepreneur’s Mexican inspired sweets achieve rapid growth through Checkers partnership

Ashley Lechman|Published

A trip to Mexico inspired Cape Town entrepreneur Claire Swanson to create ARK Provisions, a colourful confectionery brand now flying off Checkers shelves.

From home kitchen to SPAR shelves: Simply Deli founder’s journey of resilience and reinvention

Ashley Lechman|Published

After receiving a life changing business opportunity, Yolande Buckley transformed her passion for food into Simply Deli, a proudly South African brand now reaching ...

Unlocking the potential of AI for small and medium enterprises

Jeremy Lang|Published

Is AI the key to unlocking growth for South African SMEs? Discover the current landscape of AI adoption and learn how small businesses can navigate the hype to find ...

Youth entrepreneurship cannot thrive on a weak foundation

Khwezi Jackson|Published

As Youth Month draws to a close, the call for young South Africans to embrace entrepreneurship grows louder. But what barriers do they face, and how can we ensure ...

Unexpected opportunity to industry leader: Dineo Glomane builds engineering company from the ground up

Ashley Lechman|Published

Dineo Glomane transformed an unexpected career path into a thriving automotive business that now services everything from passenger vehicles to heavy equipment while ...

The new uprising: how South Africa’s young entrepreneurs are turning freedom into ownership

Tsakani Nkombyane|Published

What if the youth of 1976 could witness South Africa today? They would see a vibrant generation of young entrepreneurs tackling unemployment and inequality through ...

The first responder to local crisis: Why SMME development is important

Dr Thobile Radebe|Published

South Africa's unemployment crisis deepens, yet small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) hold the key to future job creation. Discover why these businesses are ...

After the storm, SMEs need capital that moves fast

Andrew Maren|Published

South Africa's recent floods have highlighted the urgent need for SMEs to access fast capital for recovery. As communities rebuild, the ability of small businesses ...

It’s not enough to say young people must start businesses

Zemvelo Ndlovu|Published

If a large share of small businesses fail, then promoting entrepreneurship without addressing the reasons behind that failure turns Youth Month messaging into repetition ...

Power stability fuels SME optimism as seasonal trade falls short, survey finds

Ashley Lechman|Published

Nearly three quarters of South African SMEs say improved electricity reliability boosted their operations, while festive season trading delivered little financial ...

Why women- and youth-owned businesses need targeted support

Jeremy Lang|Published

Traditional funding models also remain largely standardised, relying on uniform criteria that do not reflect the diversity of today’s SME landscape, the writer says. ...

The year of action meets the age of deconstruction: how young people are rethinking old systems

Boitshoko Shoke|Published

Discover how SWEAT Africa 2026 is reshaping entrepreneurship by prioritising informal interactions between investors and founders, reflecting a broader shift towards ...

South African SMEs shift from survival mode to disciplined growth, Lula report finds

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African SMEs are becoming more strategic about growth, funding and cash flow management as business conditions improve, according to Lula's latest SME Pulse ...

How Sekatebo Holdings grew from humble beginnings into a force in road construction

Ashley Lechman|Published

Raised in a small Northern Cape village, Shimmy Poloko turned firsthand experience of poor infrastructure into a thriving construction business dedicated to building ...

David and Goliath: How the SME can become the enterprise’s most secure asset

Lucas Molefe|Published

Discover why SMEs are the new focal point of cybersecurity risk in the enterprise supply chain and learn how demonstrating robust security measures can turn them ...

How to avoid common financial mistakes entrepreneurs make under pressure

Jeremy Lang|Published

In the face of rising inflation and economic uncertainty, South African entrepreneurs must navigate financial pressures wisely. Discover common pitfalls and learn ...

The degree was never meant to be the finish line

Londani Mpharalala|Published

Exploring the legacy of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, this article examines how South African graduates are redefining success through entrepreneurship in the face of ...

From repair shop frustration to a fast growing business: How Michanic is changing car care

Ashley Lechman|Published

After growing frustrated with poor service at a repair workshop, Lesetja Dikgale built Michanic, a mobile mechanic business now operating across five provinces.

South African SMEs rethink hiring as hidden employment costs rise

Ashley Lechman|Published

Rising operating costs and economic uncertainty are pushing SMEs to reconsider whether permanent staff or contractors offer the smarter path to growth.

Everyone is in the room. But no one can find each other.

Noma Ngubane|Published

A business may need financial literacy before funding, compliance support before market access, visibility before procurement, or mentorship before investment.