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Refiloe Rantekoa, the founder of Borotho Bakery Enterprise, has a story that truly exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience needed to navigate South Africa’s challenging business landscape. Born in Lesotho and raised in Soweto, Refiloe’s journey into business was shaped by his upbringing in both urban and rural environments, learning the value of hard work […]

South Africa’s inaugural SA Innovation Week 2026 (SAIW’26) marked a clear shift from talk to execution, positioning innovation as a driver of real economic outcomes. Held from 16 to 20 March, with provincial activations followed by a flagship event at NASREC Expo Centre, the week brought together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, researchers and innovation enablers in

As South Africa continues to rely on small businesses to drive economic growth and job creation, initiatives that support entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly important. One such initiative is Old Mutual’s Accelerator Programme, which recently celebrated the graduation of a new group of entrepreneurs who have completed the programme’s development journey. The graduation marks an important

The launch of Aséli Impact Capital marks a shift in how philanthropic funding is used in South Africa. Traditionally, philanthropy has been treated as a fallback for ideas that fail to attract commercial investment, leaving many viable businesses without the capital needed to scale. Aséli challenges that model by positioning philanthropy as a deliberate tool