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Office Property

Future-proofing real estate: How South Africa is adapting its property strategy

14 hours

Johannesburg's inner city is alive with creative and cultural small entrepreneurs. Pictured: Victoria Yards (Image source: © Urban Jozi

Entrepreneurship

Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

2 Jan 2026

Modern digital entrepreneurship requires both business management and entrepreneurship skills (Image source: © 123rf )

How To Start Up

5 opportunities & challenges of modern digital entrepreneurship

30 Dec 2025

Cape-based small businesses were placed in the spotlight at two Pick n Pay Market Days held in December, allowing shoppers to discover innovative, locally made products while engaging directly with the entrepreneurs behind them (Image source: © Facebook [[https://www.facebook.com/ Facebook)

Entrepreneurship

Pick n Pay Market Days spotlight Cape SMMEs

24 Dec 2025

In Phokeng, North West, the recently opened R13,3m Maithufi Road bridge is a powerful example of how partnerships between communities, indigenous people and mining companies can drive real change. Pictured: Dignitaries gathered for the official handover of Impala Rustenburg’s SLP projects (Image source: © Mining Review Africa

Sustainability

#AfricanMiningIndaba: Mining partnerships benefit communities

22 Dec 2025

An ode to a year of growth: Matte BLK’s reflections on its successes this year

Marketing

An ode to a year of growth: Matte BLK’s reflections on its successes this year

Fredine Swigelaar, Issued by Matte BLK 18 Dec 2025

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Finance

The rise of private credit in South Africa: Opportunity or risk?

19 Dec 2025

MDDA welcomes new board members Dr Skeepers and Ms Malefane

Media

MDDA welcomes new board members Dr Skeepers and Ms Malefane

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 17 Dec 2025

#BestofBiz 2025: Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

#BestofBiz 2025: Entrepreneurship

17 Dec 2025

5 tips to avoid hefty electricity costs in the Cape Town CBD

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

5 tips to avoid hefty electricity costs in the Cape Town CBD

Mark Allewell, Issued by Sensor Networks 11 Dec 2025

Branding

#BehindtheCampaign: MTN SA celebrates with Do not disturb the Season campaign

11 Dec 2025

Homegrown travel still powers South Africa’s tourism recovery

South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership

Homegrown travel still powers South Africa’s tourism recovery

Issued by South African Tourism 12 Dec 2025

Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

SMEs

Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

Issued by SME South Africa 9 Dec 2025

How tourism SMMEs can make big bucks this December

South African Tourism Corporate Thought Leadership

How tourism SMMEs can make big bucks this December

Issued by South African Tourism 5 Dec 2025

CardSpace invites entrepreneurs to test free digital rewards platform

Entrepreneurship

CardSpace invites entrepreneurs to test free digital rewards platform

4 Dec 2025

South Africa’s SMMEs 'held back' by slow tax modernisation

SMEs

South Africa’s SMMEs 'held back' by slow tax modernisation

4 Dec 2025

#BehindtheCampaign: FCB's global campaign for Intuit QuickBooks showcases AI's potential

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign: FCB's global campaign for Intuit QuickBooks showcases AI's potential

2 Dec 2025

Joy from Africa brings marine-inspired sculptures to V&A Waterfront's festive display

Exhibitions & Events

Joy from Africa brings marine-inspired sculptures to V&A Waterfront's festive display

11 Dec 2025

Aria launches ‘Power of Local’ campaign to revive SA’s rail industry

Railway

Aria launches ‘Power of Local’ campaign to revive SA’s rail industry

1 Dec 2025

3 ways e-tailers can improve checkout conversion

E-commerce

3 ways e-tailers can improve checkout conversion

27 Nov 2025

New research highlights drivers of responsible entrepreneurship in SA

Social Entrepreneurship

New research highlights drivers of responsible entrepreneurship in SA

27 Nov 2025

Source: Department of Tourism

Tourism

New digital tourism hub debuts at South Africa's OR Tambo Airport

26 Nov 2025

Canva launches local operations in South Africa

Software

Canva launches local operations in South Africa

26 Nov 2025

SA is off the greylist - Now SME compliance gets tougher

SMEs

SA is off the greylist - Now SME compliance gets tougher

Issued by Company Partners 26 Nov 2025

The smart entrepreneur’s guide to letting go of a business idea

SMEs

The smart entrepreneur’s guide to letting go of a business idea

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners 25 Nov 2025

Black Friday 2025 set to break records as South African retail surges

Retailers

Black Friday 2025 set to break records as South African retail surges

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 25 Nov 2025

The digital dawn of the Independent Economy: Dime's transformative journey in SA

Technology

The digital dawn of the Independent Economy: Dime's transformative journey in SA

25 Nov 2025

Small businesses urged to treat Black Friday as a visibility moment, not a discount race

SMEs

Small businesses urged to treat Black Friday as a visibility moment, not a discount race

Sudir Sahadeo, Issued by Business Partners 24 Nov 2025

R1.2bn funding initiative set to supercharge Black-owned SMEs

Banking

R1.2bn funding initiative set to supercharge Black-owned SMEs

Issued by Heineken Beverages 19 Nov 2025

2025 Bellville Business Expo champions sustainable growth and local innovation

SMEs

2025 Bellville Business Expo champions sustainable growth and local innovation

Issued by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership 19 Nov 2025

Big impact on small businesses

SMEs

Big impact on small businesses

Issued by Edge Growth 18 Nov 2025

Absa, Heineken launch major R1.2bn fund for Black-owned SMEs

SMEs

Absa, Heineken launch major R1.2bn fund for Black-owned SMEs

18 Nov 2025

Metropolitan ramps up non-financial support for young entrepreneurs

Social Entrepreneurship

Metropolitan ramps up non-financial support for young entrepreneurs

17 Nov 2025

Tiger Brands Enterprise Development initiative supports growth of township and rural-based emerging and small businesses

SMEs

Tiger Brands Enterprise Development initiative supports growth of township and rural-based emerging and small businesses

Issued by Tiger Brands 17 Nov 2025

From Soweto to supermarkets: Conza’s Biscuits scales up with Tiger Brands collab

Supply Chain

From Soweto to supermarkets: Conza’s Biscuits scales up with Tiger Brands collab

17 Nov 2025

Supported by Property Point, the 15 Black-owned SMEs presented their climate-resilient, socially inclusive solutions at the 2025 Green Building Convention in Cape Town. Image supplied.

ESG & Sustainability

How these 15 Black-owned SMEs highlight inclusive sustainability

17 Nov 2025

Shoprite's new tech-driven hiring platform connects local talent with nearby jobs

Talent Acquisition

Shoprite's new tech-driven hiring platform connects local talent with nearby jobs

17 Nov 2025

Source: GroundUp/Sechaba Mokhethi. A Qingjian Group Company plant in Qacha’s Nek during construction of the Makhaola Lerotholi Highway.

Construction & Engineering

Lesotho community left in ruins by highway project

Sechaba Mokhethi 14 Nov 2025

South Africa’s top entrepreneurs and small businesses crowned at the 2025 South African Small Business Awards

SMEs

South Africa’s top entrepreneurs and small businesses crowned at the 2025 South African Small Business Awards

Issued by NSBC.Africa 14 Nov 2025

It’s not just outputs but outcomes that matter

SMEs

It’s not just outputs but outcomes that matter

Daniel Hatfield, Issued by Edge Growth 13 Nov 2025

PR vs marketing: How can PR elevate your small business?

SMEs

PR vs marketing: How can PR elevate your small business?

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners 13 Nov 2025

The digital transformation reshaping SA's vibrant informal sector

Informal Retailing

The digital transformation reshaping SA's vibrant informal sector

14 Nov 2025

Women walk past a Mozambique soldier inside a camp for the internally displaced in the town of Quitunda, Mozambique, 22 September 2021. Image credit: Reuters/Baz Ratner/File Photo

Coal, Oil & Gas

Locals angry over TotalEnergies' enclave model in Mozambique

Nellie Peyton 14 Nov 2025

Understanding the economic impact of malfunctioning point-of-sale systems

Sales

Understanding the economic impact of malfunctioning point-of-sale systems

Brendan van der Mescht 12 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. Artist's rendition.

Construction & Engineering

Massive R2bn development project, The Granger, breaks ground in Cape Town

10 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. Olebogeng Manhe, chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC).

Infrastructure & Utilities

Gautrain expansion: paving the way for South Africa's future economic growth

Olebogeng Manhe 6 Nov 2025