Tiger Brands Empowers Limpopo Tomato Farmers Behind Iconic All Gold Sauce Nine smallholder farms in Musina, Limpopo have received critical irrigation infrastructure from Tiger Brands—a move that marks the launch of its Hulisani Programme, aimed at transforming local food security and building sustainable rural livelihoods. By Ashley Lechman – Business Report Climate-Proofing Local Produce After […]
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South Africa’s smallholder farmers are reaping the benefits of smart, scalable irrigation solutions designed to drive inclusive agricultural growth. By Robert Tlapu – The Bulrushes In a landmark initiative supported by Anglo American Zimele, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), and the SAB Foundation, a solar-powered micro-irrigation project is helping small-scale farmers in Limpopo, Eastern Cape,
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Retail powerhouse Woolworths is stepping up its drive to boost South African entrepreneurs, announcing an expansion of its Local Supplier Programme to help more small businesses break into the mainstream retail market. By Times Live The initiative, which has already brought hundreds of locally made products to Woolworths shelves, focuses on helping emerging entrepreneurs grow
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Retail giant Pick n Pay has reaffirmed its commitment to South African SMMEs, pledging to continue creating opportunities for small suppliers to thrive within its value chain. By BizCommunity With over 4,000 local SMMEs already supplying its stores nationwide, Pick n Pay’s supplier development programme focuses on empowering emerging businesses through mentorship, shelf space, and
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has launched a bold new entrepreneurship programme aimed at empowering the next generation of business leaders in Gqeberha. With a focus on innovation, mentorship, and real-world business skills, the initiative is designed to ignite youth-led economic growth and tackle rising unemployment in the region. By Andisa Bonani – The
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The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has issued a critical assessment of the South African government’s proposed R100 billion Transformation Fund, arguing that it could inadvertently undermine the objectives of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) By Linda Ensor – Business Live Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau introduced the fund with the intention
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Applications for the GIBS Social Entrepreneurship Programme 2025 are now open and will close on 25 February 2025. When it comes to socio-economic development, 2025 is a year full of possibility for South Africa as it breaks new ground by taking on the presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) forum. This is the first
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The 2023 Handmade Contemporary Fair recognises African women artisans and their contribution to the luxury economy Africa’s premier artisanal luxury fair, the upcoming Handmade Contemporary Fair (HmC Fair), is taking place from 1-3 September at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. With over 90% of the 100 artisans displaying their craftsmanship and design being women and the
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There is no shortage of investors with a strong desire to invest in innovative products and services – the challenge is finding and partnering with businesses that are investor ready. According to the University of the Western Cape, South Africa has a small business start-up failure rate of between 70 and 80%. A report by
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The FirstRand Volunteers programme was launched in 2003 to facilitate and support employee community involvement. The programme provides employees from across the group with the opportunity to make a real difference by matching their time and monetary donations to their chosen registered organisation or school. CSI – Human Face of Business Governed by clear guidelines,
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