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Mr Price Foundation launches R3m fund for young entrepreneurs

SMEs

Mr Price Foundation launches R3m fund for young entrepreneurs

3 days

Thanda’s agroecology initiative cultivates opportunities for youth as unemployment rises

Agriculture

Thanda’s agroecology initiative cultivates opportunities for youth as unemployment rises

4 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Rentia van Tonder is head of Power and at Standard Bank CIB.

Banking

From funding to vision: Enabling Africa’s Just Energy Transition

Rentia van Tonder and Aadil Cajee 1 day

Source: © 123rf Justin Bott, CEO at Interwaste, examines business practices to address food packaging waste business practices for a more circular and responsible economy

Packaging

Business practices to address food packaging waste

Justin Bott 30 May 2025

Franchising

Celebrate inaugural World Franchise Day as govt commits to franchise development

28 May 2025

Africa’s future takes centre stage at Singularity South Africa Summit 2025

Augmented Reality

Africa’s future takes centre stage at Singularity South Africa Summit 2025

Issued by Mann Made 16 May 2025

Gugu Mthembu is the CMO at Telkom. Source: Supplied.

Cannes Lions

#AfricaMonth: Telkom's Gugu Mthembu takes African perspective to #Cannes2025 jury

Karabo Ledwaba 5 May 2025

Finance

PwC's AI findings highlight potential 15% uplift in global economy by 2035

30 Apr 2025

Standard Bank seeks top township entrepreneurs for 2025 Kasi SME Pitch Challenge

SMEs

Standard Bank seeks top township entrepreneurs for 2025 Kasi SME Pitch Challenge

29 Apr 2025

Gibs and Daily Maverick launch a Media Executive Leadership Programme

Higher Education

Gibs and Daily Maverick launch a Media Executive Leadership Programme

Issued by Daily Maverick 25 Apr 2025

AfriGIS announces partnership with iPulse to strengthen market offerings as part of growth strategy

Digital

AfriGIS announces partnership with iPulse to strengthen market offerings as part of growth strategy

Issued by AfriGIS 23 Apr 2025

Innovator Trust’s Accelerator Programme (ITAP) strengthens SMMEs support for long-term success

SMEs

Innovator Trust’s Accelerator Programme (ITAP) strengthens SMMEs support for long-term success

Issued by The Innovator Trust 15 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

Is circularity the new age of innovation?

Design

Is circularity the new age of innovation?

Issued by DY/DX 19 Feb 2025

Smartfill wins Startup World Cup UK event at Reset Connect in London, advancing to global Grand Finale

Design

Smartfill wins Startup World Cup UK event at Reset Connect in London, advancing to global Grand Finale

Issued by DY/DX 27 Jun 2024

Smartfill selected among leading start-ups in the Blue Earth BE100

Design

Smartfill selected among leading start-ups in the Blue Earth BE100

Issued by DY/DX 19 Aug 2024

Harnessing technology for a circular economy: DY/DX innovates to transform packageless retail

Design

Harnessing technology for a circular economy: DY/DX innovates to transform packageless retail

Issued by DY/DX 28 Jun 2024

You built a great website, but my agent doesn’t care!

CRM, CX, UX

You built a great website, but my agent doesn’t care!

Andre Fredericks, Issued by Sanlam Fintech 28 Mar 2025

The paradox of first-mover advantage

CRM, CX, UX

The paradox of first-mover advantage

Andre Fredericks, Issued by Sanlam Fintech 15 Nov 2024

SA's organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses

Food & bev. services

SA's organic products boom: a world of opportunity for businesses

1 Apr 2025

ESG Africa Conference – New year, new name and new theme!

ESG & Sustainability

ESG Africa Conference – New year, new name and new theme!

Issued by ESG Africa Conference 28 Mar 2025

Agencies aren’t waiting on AI – so why are brands still playing catch-up?

Digital

Agencies aren’t waiting on AI – so why are brands still playing catch-up?

Shaune Jordaan, Issued by Hoorah Digital 26 Mar 2025

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Franchising

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Ayabulela Njingolo 26 Mar 2025

Spark Schools CEO steps down, successor named

Primary & Secondary Education

Spark Schools CEO steps down, successor named

26 Mar 2025

Retail revolution: the rise of group purchasing organisations in SA

Retailers

Retail revolution: the rise of group purchasing organisations in SA

19 Mar 2025

Winners announced for the 15th annual SME Toolkit Business Plan Competition

SMEs

Winners announced for the 15th annual SME Toolkit Business Plan Competition

David Morobe, Issued by Business Partners Limited 12 Mar 2025

John Botha, joint-CEO Global Business Solutions

Remuneration & Payroll

BCEA earnings threshold increase: What this means for business

John Botha 10 Mar 2025

Gibs launches executive programme to strengthen media leadership in Africa

Higher Education

Gibs launches executive programme to strengthen media leadership in Africa

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 3 Mar 2025

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Management & Leadership

CEOs in Sub-Saharan Africa believe the future looks bright: PwC 2025 Global CEO Survey

7 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

Trends

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

Evan-Lee Courie 6 Feb 2025

How technology is shaping South Africa's retail landscape

Technology

How technology is shaping South Africa's retail landscape

Bonga Gumede 5 Feb 2025

Margolite Williams from SA Harvest with fashion students demonstrating their creative use of Blue Ribbons bags.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

How the power of collaboration can turn food waste to wonder

Ozzy Nel 31 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Marc Ashton, chief executive officer of Decusatio.

Markets & Investment

#BizTrends2025: 6 investor relations trends to watch in 2025

Marc Ashton 24 Jan 2025

#BizTrends2025: Curating the future - what lies ahead for low-cost air travel in Africa

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Curating the future - what lies ahead for low-cost air travel in Africa

Kirby Gordon 21 Jan 2025

Phillipa Geard, founder and CEO of RecruitMyMom and its sister platform, RecruitAGraduate.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends impacting the HR and recruitment sector in 2025 and beyond

Phillipa Geard 21 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Tivon Loubser, co-fund manager, MeTTa Capital.

Financial Services

New asset class in SA: First secondaries fund launched

14 Jan 2025

Non-profit calls for enhanced CPA capacity to drive land reform

Agriculture

Non-profit calls for enhanced CPA capacity to drive land reform

14 Jan 2025

LG CEO unveils 2025 strategy focusing on smart solutions and B2B growth

Technology

LG CEO unveils 2025 strategy focusing on smart solutions and B2B growth

10 Jan 2025

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Beyond funding, here’s what the social sector needs right now

Issued by Next Generation 12 Dec 2024

Source: © 123rf Donvé Forbes, audit partner in technology, media, and telecommunications, BDO South Africa examines how media houses can navigate the digital shift

Media

A mobile-first, audience-driven future as media houses navigate the digital shift

Donvé Forbes 6 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Anton Keet, head of Risk Service at 1Life Insurance.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Enhanced digital enablement – the future of long-term insurance in South Africa

Anton Keet 13 Jan 2025

Companies must think about more than just the bottom line

Employee Wellness

Companies must think about more than just the bottom line

Judith Haupt, Issued by CONTRACT 6 Dec 2024

AI: A leapfrog opportunity for South African economic growth

Artificial Intelligence

AI: A leapfrog opportunity for South African economic growth

Musa Kalenga, Issued by Brave Group 6 Dec 2024

CILT conference tackles sustainable transport in sub-Saharan Africa

Logistics & Transport

CILT conference tackles sustainable transport in sub-Saharan Africa

2 Dec 2024

Media

Google teams up with South African publishers with R114m media boost

28 Nov 2024

All the 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards finalists

Fashion & Homeware

All the 2024 Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards finalists

18 Nov 2024

Old Mutual SMEgo Pitchathon reveals top 10 winning SMEs

SMEs

Old Mutual SMEgo Pitchathon reveals top 10 winning SMEs

Issued by The Noise Factory 14 Nov 2024

Jacaranda FM announces #HerPerfectPitch2024 winner: Empowering women entrepreneurs in South Africa

Radio & Audio

Jacaranda FM announces #HerPerfectPitch2024 winner: Empowering women entrepreneurs in South Africa

Issued by Jacaranda FM 25 Oct 2024

How tech enables entrepreneurship opportunities in South Africa

Technology

How tech enables entrepreneurship opportunities in South Africa

Issued by ASUS 22 Oct 2024

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024: The event for networking, inspiration and professional growth

Events & Conferencing

Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024: The event for networking, inspiration and professional growth

Issued by Topco Media 16 Oct 2024