An entrepreneur’s guide to spotting market gaps that matter

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover the key strategies to identify market gaps that truly matter. Learn from industry experts on how to transform your passion into a sustainable and profitable business venture. Explore insights on timing, adaptability, and the importance of me…

Pick n Pay highlights Cape-based small businesses at festive Market Days

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Pick n Pay’s Market Days are empowering local entrepreneurs and promoting sustainable growth ahead of the festive season. Join the initiative to support ...

Stellenbosch studentpreneur Amohetsoe Shale is a girl on fire, winning top awards in innovation

Ashley Lechman|Published

Meet Amohetsoe Shale, the extraordinary Stellenbosch University student who's revolutionising prosthetics for amputees while inspiring a new generation of female ...

South African SMEs face a tough road ahead but new trends could unlock growth opportunities

Ashley Lechman|Published

In the face of mounting economic pressures, will South Africa’s SMEs embrace new trends that hint at potential growth? Explore how mobile commerce, speed in service, ...

Cash remains a cornerstone for businesses during the festive season

Ashley Lechman|Published

This festive season, as consumers flock to their favourite shops and stalls, it's crucial for businesses to ensure their cash management systems are as robust as ...

How tourism SMMEs can make big bucks this Dezemba

Siya Mthethwa|Published

As a Small, Medium, or Micro Enterprise (SMME), you are the backbone of South Africa's tourism sector. You’re the guesthouse owner with the amazing breakfast, the ...

Exploring responsible entrepreneurship in South Africa for a sustainable future

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South African entrepreneurs face pressing challenges, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation reveals transformative research calling for a new model of responsible entrepreneurship, ...

Ezeebit secures $2m funding to enhance cryptocurrency payment solutions in Africa

Philippa Larkin|Published

Ezeebit, a pioneering cryptocurrency payment infrastructure company, has successfully closed a $2.05 million seed funding round to enhance merchant adoption and ...

Nivi Grogor leads Golden Gloves into a new digital era for African boxing

Ashley Lechman|Published

A South African tech visionary is reshaping one of Africa’s most iconic sports from the inside.

How SMEs can navigate cost pressures and growth opportunities in 2026

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South African SMEs brace for the economic challenges of 2026, learn how strategic planning and proactive financial management can safeguard your business's future ...

South African SMEs set to target five key global markets by 2026

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South African SMEs prepare to explore new horizons, the call to action is clearer than ever: seize the opportunities that lie beyond local borders, and make the ...

More than two-thirds of SA SMEs plan price hikes amid rising costs

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa's small businesses prepare for a challenging year ahead, their responses to rising operational costs may not only shape their future but also the ...

Young SA founder builds multi million rand global agency from a small Eastern Cape farm

Ashley Lechman|Published

From a small Eastern Cape farm to a global digital company worth millions this is the story of how Jadon Moerdyk built a powerhouse with no investors.

Transforming brands through creativity: Sanele Makhato of Mandeza Kathu

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Sanele Makhato is not just creating clothing but crafting identities and stories through his innovative branding solutions at Mandeza Kathu, where each ...

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Building together for tomorrow

Bernadette Bule and Boitumelo Kodisang|Published

Explore how Global Entrepreneurship Week challenges us to create a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs, focusing on collaboration, innovation, and inclusion in ...

How SA’s Ecommerce boom could unlock opportunity for 1.1 million small businesses

Dr Alastair Tempest|Published

Without decisive intervention, South Africa could watch neighbouring countries become gateways to Africa’s digital consumer base, just as inadequate rail and port ...

Shoprite Next Capital opens doors for local entrepreneurs during global entrepreneurship week

Ashley Lechman|Published

Shoprite Next Capital is not just about business—it’s about nurturing dreams, transforming communities, and providing local entrepreneurs the tools they need to ...

Compliance challenges hinder African SMMEs from accessing green capital

Ashley Lechman|Published

For many African SMMEs, compliance feels more like an insurmountable barrier than a necessary enabler for business growth.

From mines to movement: how Thobile Skhosana is redefining worker protection in SA

Ashley Lechman|Published

After witnessing the human cost of unsafe workplaces, Thobile Skhosana built Itoro Group to protect, empower, and uplift South Africa’s workforce.

Growing more than poultry: how Nkadimeng Agri is feeding communities and changing lives in Mpumalanga

Ashley Lechman|Published

Driven by a mission to nourish both people and the planet, Nkadimeng is proving that ethical farming is the future of food security in South Africa.