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Introducing Galelo Africa: Empowering small businesses for a thriving economy

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Unlocking opportunities for small businesses through innovative technology solutions and expert consulting. In 2016, two visionary entrepreneurs, Kamohelo Mothibedi and Buntu Mdaka, founded Galelo Africa with a mission to drive positive contributions to the South African economy and the rest of Africa. Recognising the persistent barriers faced by small businesses, particularly those from previously disadvantaged […]

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Winner of financial App of the Year on quest to empower 1 million entrepreneurs

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iKhokha accelerates entrepreneurship by providing simplified payment solutions for SMEs. iKhokha, a locally developed all-in-one suite of intuitive business tools that empowers small businesses to compete in the digital economy, has won the 2023 MTN Business Finance App of the Year Award, adding to their 2016 win of MTN Enterprise App of the Year Award.

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Green women of the future: Momentum Metropolitan aims to empower SA’s young female farmers

Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

Much has been made of the frightening number of young South Africans who are unemployed, with both public and private sectors making concerted efforts to address this pressing issue. When you consider that the median age of South Africans veers towards the younger side of 30 (27,6 years), it becomes clear why the success of

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Celebrating African women in artisanry and craftsmanship

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

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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Bringing 4IR to the townships

Small Business Development & ESD, SME showcase / Chris Buchanan

19-year-old award-winning social entrepreneur and speaker, Tshepiso Malema is a multifaceted, multi-talented young man from Ivory Park Township in Midrand. He has recently been nominated as one of Mail & Guardian 200 Most Influential Young South Africans. Tshepiso is passionate about making change and serving the community, which inspired him to launch the Tshepiso Malema

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Empowering entrepreneurs towards investment-readiness

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

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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Supporting lifelong learning through mentorship

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

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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NESCAFÉ creating jobs in Mandela Month

Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

Localisation of NESCAFÉ coffee mixes at Nestlé Babelegi helps support economic development and job creation. Nestlé South Africa announced its investment in localising the production of NESCAFÉ coffee mixes (namely the NESCAFÉ Gold range, which includes Cappuccino Original, Cappuccino Original Reduced Sugar, Cappuccino Salted Caramel Latte, Cappuccino Vanilla Latte, Cappuccino Hazelnut Latte, and Cappuccino White

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SMMEs can alleviate SA’s jobs crisis – with help

Small Business Development & ESD, Thought Leadership / Chris Buchanan

South Africa’s most recent unemployment figures paint a gloomy picture. Our unemployment rate is now a staggering 32,9%, which is among the highest in the world. By Stephen de Blanche, Chief Revenue Officer for TransUnion Africa The problem is that the country’s chronic joblessness is what leads to most other socio-economic issues, including crime, poverty

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The importance of ‘Township Economies’

ESD initiatives, Small Business Development & ESD / Chris Buchanan

‘Township economy’ refers to enterprises and markets based in the townships. These are enterprises operated by township entrepreneurs to meet primarily the needs of township communities and therefore can be understood a ‘township enterprises’ as distinguished from those operated by entrepreneurs outside the townships. How big is the township economy? An estimated 17% of South Africa’s

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