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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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From the brink to breakthrough: The story of Aions

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Three years ago, Aions was an ambitious startup with a vision—to reshape South Africa’s venture ecosystem and unlock new paths for entrepreneurial success. Today, it is a thriving venture builder that has helped grow 11 standout startups, developed cutting-edge fintech platforms, and built a reputation as one of Telkom’s most successful Enterprise and Supplier Development

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Bank Zero partners with Green Riders to power job creation  

Small Business, Thought Leadership /

Economic inclusivity requires access to the formalised banking sector, which is why Bank Zero and Green Riders have partnered to power entrepreneurship among South Africa’s previously marginalised youth. Green Riders, a two-time Earth Shot nominee, has created employment for thousands of youths by providing access to e-bikes, which enables them to become riders in the

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iKhokha Elevate: A new operating system built for SMEs

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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