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Gqeberha Chamber ignites local economy with youth entrepreneurship drive

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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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World Bank, IMF critique misses the mark on SA’s transformation

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Are Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies holding South Africa back—or is this a convenient narrative that overlooks deeper systemic issues? A recent article sparked debate after reports surfaced claiming that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) view BEE as a constraint on growth and investment in South Africa. But a closer look reveals

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Think Tank warning on R100bn transformation fund

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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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Small business participation in South Africa’s IPP market

Community & Impact, Environment, In the News, Small Business Development & ESD /

By Victor Kgomoeswana – ESD Handbook “It is your thinking that needs an upgrade, not your technology.” This wise reminder from a friend in the 1990s still holds true — especially when applied to how governments approach power generation and independent power producers (IPPs) in Africa. Despite growing awareness of the benefits of liberalising energy

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Support and empowerment for black owned SMEs

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I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR (IAAE), a leading platform dedicated to enabling entrepreneurial success, has officially announced the launch of The Growth Code, an ambitious 18-month strategic partnership with First National Bank (FNB). This initiative is specifically designed to empower Black-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are poised for scale, investment readiness and long-term sustainability.

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iKhokha Elevate: A new operating system built for SMEs

Small Business Development & ESD, SME showcase /

iKhokha, the fintech company dedicated to fostering growth for South African small businesses amid challenging macroeconomic conditions, hosted its first iKhokha Elevate event in Durban on Wednesday, 12 March. The event, which saw hundreds of merchants attending in person and thousands more joining online, centered around discussing the challenges and successes of small businesses. It

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Women in business – South Africa leading the way

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The 2025 Grant Thornton Women in Business report – now in its 21st year – is out and the numbers are startling. Globally, women currently hold just 34% of senior leadership positions, up 0.5 percentage points from 2024. At this pace, we’ll not see gender parity in senior management roles in mid-market companies until 2051.

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Aions expands into seed fund management

Community & Impact, Small Business Development & ESD, SME showcase /

Aions Creative Technology has pivoted to become a dedicated seed fund manager under Aions Ventures to strengthen its position as a leading force in early-stage investment with a strategic focus on expanding its impact across Africa. By identifying, funding, and accelerating high-potential startups, Aions Ventures ensures sustainable economic growth and job creation in underserved markets.

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‘The Art of Scale’ to equip businesses with essential tools

Community & Impact, Small Business Development & ESD, Thought Leadership /

Small business development specialist Edge Growth is proud to announce the launch of The Art of Scale, a book written by Edge Growth co-founder Jason Goldberg. This compelling, hands-on guide celebrates  the profound advances in South Africa’s and other African SME ecosystems over the last decade, as well as Africa’s contribution to thought leadership on

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