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

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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The launch of a game-changer in South Africa’s payment landscape

In a country with a large underbanked community and millions of businesses still reliant on cash-only transactions, the launch of a groundbreaking association promises to contribute to an inclusive financial sector for all and progress the digitisation of payments in South Africa. The Association of South African Payment Providers, known as ASAPP, was officially launched

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Fostering economic inclusion in South Africa through the creative arts economy

In 2022, the creative economy accounted for 6% of all jobs in South Africa and contributed 2.97% of the country’s GDP. Despite this contribution to the nation’s economy, the creative industries are often sidelined in trade and industry: in many cases, lack of funding, limited access to resources and inadequate infrastructure cause workers in the creative

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Entrepreneur turns agricultural waste into braai briquettes

What began as a ‘stop-gap income solution’ in Given Ngwamba’s garage in Mpumalanga, has blossomed into a flourishing business, making significant strides in the eco-friendly charcoal industry. The company, TNK Greenhouse Technology, now employs 17 people and sells its briquette products in major retailers, such as Pick ‘n Pay and Spar. Despite holding a Diploma

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Women as entrepreneurs

August is Women’s Month and Impact SA talks to influential women in key sectors of the South Africa economy. Women entrepreneurs are cornerstones of the South African economy and the township economy in particular. Developing entrepreneurship and small enterprises has to be made a priority for South Africa to successfully overcome the unemployment challenges, particularly

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Tiger Brands recruits unemployed youth and people with disabilities for township expansion

Tiger Brands will recruit unemployed youth and people living with a disability from local communities to support the company’s drive to increase its presence in South Africa’s informal sector, which includes spaza stores. In 2023, the company announced its route-to-market strategy aimed at increasing its presence in a targeted 130, 000 general trade stores, including

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Township entrepreneurs highlighted in new documentary

Documentary details how perseverance through many challenges and the fruits of hard labour yield success for Jabu Atchar founder, Jabu Malungane. A new documentary has been launched which chronicles the entrepreneurial journey of Jabu Malungane, founder of Jabu Atchar. The current unemployment rate in South Africa now sits at 32.9%, yet some analysts believe that

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ProfitShare Partners disrupts market with innovative SME funding model

It is often mooted that growing South Africa’s economy is largely reliant on the success of small businesses. Yet a lack of access to operating capital from banks and limited business experience can be major obstacles to entering the formal economy. ProfitShare Partners has established an enviable track record in unlocking operating capital to SMEs

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Register for Proudly SA Buy Local Summit and Expo 2024

Proudly South African’s flagship event, the annual Buy Local Summit & Expo will celebrate its 12th edition in 2024. The property has grown exponentially over the years into a two-day showcase including multiple elements and a large target audience. From SMME-focused workshops to lessons in local procurement, business solutions hub, to legislator & compliance issues and an impressive exhibition of

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