Small Business

South Africa’s proposed Transformation Fund could be a game-changer for black farmers and emerging agri-entrepreneurs — but only if its purpose, structure and impact goals are clearly defined. Stakeholders in the agriculture and agribusiness sector are cautiously optimistic about the new fund’s potential to unlock real, broad-based economic inclusion. But as it stands, many still […]

Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala has delivered a clear and timely message: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) must do more than tick boxes — it must create real, broad-based impact that reaches communities, not just boardrooms. By Malcolm Libera -BusinessTech Speaking this week, Tshabalala warned that unless BEE truly tackles poverty, inequality, and joblessness, South

In Emalahleni, the true measure of progress extends far beyond the energy that powers homes and businesses. Steinmüller Africa, in partnership with Eskom, is proving that meaningful impact lies in investing in people and communities. By Cape Business News Through dedicated socio-economic development initiatives, this partnership is uplifting local schools, empowering small businesses, and creating

In a groundbreaking study published in International Review of … (June 2025), researchers explored how regional artificial intelligence (AI) development fortifies enterprise supply chains—especially in the face of global disruptions. By Research Gate Key highlights: Why This Matters for South African SMEs & Industry With increasing global supply chain shocks on the horizon, South African