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Discipline matters for entrepreneurs

Feb 6, 2026

Running your own business can be exciting, but figuring out how and how much, to pay yourself is often tough, especially when you’re just starting out. By Palesa Mabasa, business development head at FNB It’s important to find the right balance between rewarding...

Turning a skills drain into a competitive advantage

Feb 6, 2026

South Africa is known all over the world for its natural beauty, its mineral resources, and (sometimes) its sporting prowess. Now, we are also becoming known as the place to go for cost-effective skills. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings Netflix is the latest...

Navigating franchise expansion in 2026

Feb 6, 2026

Multi-unit franchising is a growing trend across South Africa, and contrary to widely held perception, the growth opportunity isn’t limited to the restaurant sector. As we begin the new year 2026, existing franchisees in various sectors – from grocery and liquor...

Funding readiness the real test of a startup’s strength

Feb 6, 2026

In South Africa’s dynamic startup landscape, access to funding remains one of the biggest barriers to scale. Yet, the real challenge for many founders isn’t only where to find capital, it’s how to become ready for it. By Thato Ntseare, investment manager at E...

What SA’s small businesses can expect in 2026

Feb 6, 2026

South Africa starts 2026 on firmer economic footing than in recent years, with a steadier macro backdrop and modest growth prospects beginning to take shape. By Vignesh Subramani, interim managing executive of SME Business at Absa Business Banking That should be...

If the prime lending rate is phased out, what does it mean for consumers?

Jan 29, 2026

By Therese Grobler – For over two decades, the prime lending rate has dictated the cost of consumer finance in South Africa. Whether you’re signing for a new car, a first home, or a personal loan, the conversation almost always revolves around “prime...

SMME support must go digital-first

Jan 23, 2026

By Lungi Sangqu – South Africa’s unemployment crisis has reached a critical tipping point. More than 32% of adults are jobless, and youth unemployment sits above 60%. In this bleak landscape, small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs), lately known as Micro,...

Can taxpayers lose by challenging SARS?

Jan 23, 2026

When taxpayers dispute an assessment, the expectation is straightforward: either the taxpayer wins and the assessment is reduced, or the South African Revenue Services (SARS) wins and the assessment remains unchanged. By Nina Keyser and Karen Miller from Webber...

How AI levels the playing field for SMEs

Jan 23, 2026

In many small businesses, the owner often starts out as the bookkeeper, the customer-service desk, the IT technician and the person who steps in when a delivery goes wrong. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering, Africa at...

The next phase of SA’s clean energy transition for the SME

Jan 23, 2026

The South African renewamle energy sector is moving from momentum to maturity. By Bronwyn Timm, business development Manager at SOLA Group Across industries, clean power isn’t perceived as a hedge against loadshedding anymore. It has become a core business strategy...

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