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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A Pioneering and Stimulating Environment for Small and Growing Enterprises. With over 12,000 participants, more than 80 programs run, and over 2,700 trained entrepreneurs whose businesses generate over R3.6 billion in revenue, the GIBS Entrepreneurship Development Academy (EDA) stands as a testament to its impactful journey. Launched in 2012, the GIBS EDA’s remarkable achievements over
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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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A 100% black-owned recycling business in Newcastle has become another example of how growth support initiatives are integral to drive entrepreneurs to the next level of growth and scalability. The business was started in 2009 by three young entrepreneurs from Osizweni township in Newscastle, KwaZulu Natal. With a borrowed bakkie and no employees, these three
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The Vumela Fund, established by FNB Business and Edge Growth, has announced a new investment in TSK Interiors, one of South Africa’s leading black-owned commercial interior fitout and construction companies. The funding is expected to help unlock additional liquidity to allow TSK Interiors to capitalise on larger and more resource-intensive opportunities in the market, with
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Thirty-four-year-old Yanga Duma, a native of the Mdantsane township in East London, is no stranger to the insurance or financial services industry. His journey started when he joined Standard Bank’s Business Banking Division and served as a Business Banker and Manager. He also worked at Liberty Life before starting his own financial services business. Duma’s
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MultiChoice Group, the African entertainment company that operates DStv, has shortlisted six start-up and scaling businesses that will be progressing to the final leg of the MultiChoice Accelerator Programme. By investing in and developing entrepreneurs with innovative businesses ideas, MultiChoice is helping to shape the industries of the future. “As MultiChoice we are excited to
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Corporate South Africa provides vital information regarding rate of transformation and job creation. Established small business development specialists, Edge Growth is preparing to announce the findings of their annual research into the state of ESD and SME Development on Friday 3 September 2021. These findings will provide vital information from corporate South Africa as to
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Luleka Mkuzo has perhaps some of the simplest yet wisest words to offer any aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner when she says: “Our backgrounds don’t determine our tomorrow, our dreams are within reach if we stay focused, work hard and believe in something greater than ourselves.” A community engagement strategist and social entrepreneur focused
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By: Jameel Khan, Head of Projects at SAICA Enterprise Development Since March 2020 the South African economy has been severely negatively impacted, primarily as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. From March to June, the South African GDP shrank to an annualized 51% on quarter[1] . To add to the economic woes, unemployment in
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