Small business development specialist, Edge Growth, believes that SMEs play a critical role in shaping the future, and that collaboration is key to creating shared value, maximising impact and cultivating an ecosystem for SME growth. With this in mind, Edge Growth reached out to the Responsible Finance Initiative and the Centre for Business Ethics at […]
The Northern Cape province has announced that over R105 billion in pledges have been made by investors in new and expanded mining, energy and agriculture projects in the Northern Cape, with an expected 19,800 new jobs to be created as a result. The investment accords were signed at the inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs
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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
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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
Targeted supplier development is helping the Noko Development Trust build a stronger and more sustainable farming enterprise in Mpumalanga. The initiative shows how focused partnerships between agribusiness and emerging farmers can expand opportunities, improve productivity, and strengthen South Africa’s food system. The Noko Development Trust operates in the Thaba Chweu Municipality and is led by
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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
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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
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Small and medium sized enterprises received a major boost on Wednesday when Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced in the 2026 National Budget Speech that the compulsory VAT registration threshold will increase from R1 million to R2.3 million. The change, which comes into effect on 1 April 2026, amends section 23(1)(a) of the VAT Act, which
Written by Allan Hannie, Akhona Mgwaba & Keanan Wheeler for Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. On 29 January 2026, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) published several significant draft amendments (Draft Amendments) to the Generic Codes of Good Practice on Broad-Based Economic Empowerment (Generic Codes) in terms of section 9(5) of the Broad-Based Black Economic
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Every young dream begins with someone who believes in it. At the Thandanani Drop Inn Centre, that belief came to life as Super Sun’s holiday programme gave learners a glimpse of what’s possible. In Mamelodi East, Super Sun hosted 50 Grade 8 and 9 learners for a day of career inspiration, creativity, and mentorship as
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