Small businesses continue to play a critical role in economic growth, job creation and community development However, Inflationary pressure, increasing digital adoption, supply chain disruptions, evolving consumer behavior and shifting…
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South African consumers spend more than R600 billion annually on food and non-alcoholic beverages. Yet, shelves still lean on imported and acid-heavy drink options. In Townships, convenience buying dominates and…
For many South Africans, entrepreneurship begins with a single idea. For Bulelani Balabala township entrepreneurship developer, Group CEO of Intercessor Army Franchising, and founder of the Township Entrepreneurs Agency (TEA)…
Township economies across South Africa and the wider African continent represent both a challenge and a possibility. While they are hubs of informal trade and entrepreneurship, many township-based enterprises continue…
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), in collaboration with The Presidency, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature’s Multiparty Women’s Caucus (MPWC), and the Greater Kokstad Local Municipality, hosted a Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme (WEEP)…
In this episode of Business Chat, BTA Editor, Greg Stewart, sits down with Karabo Makete and Kerryn Campion from Aion’s Ventures, a venture capital and investment company, to explore the…
In a country where millions still struggle with energy poverty and limited economic opportunity, Refilwe Sebothoma stands as a powerful force of change. Armed with grit, vision, and a passion…
For generations, South Africa’s small and medium-sized businesses have been the quiet engine behind the economy. They create jobs, support families, and build communities. Yet, many now face a silent…
The Department of Social Development (DSD), working alongside Africa Beyond the Fourth Industrial Revolution (AB4IR) and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, launched a six-month Digital Skills and Entrepreneurship…
The Africa’s tech ecosystem is developing rapidly and buzzing with innovation, and also with the potential to tackle some of the continents greatest challenges. While a lot of AI funding…
