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With money tight and petrol through the roof it might be surprising to hear that there’s actually a lot of funding options out there for business owners – including solutions that address rising fuel costs. Jenine Zachar, Head of Enterprise and Direct Banking at Standard Bank’s Business & Commercial Banking (BCC) division believes it would […]
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The informal sector accounts for about 18 percent of South Africa’s GDP, with over three million workers engaged in the informal economy. In addition, an estimated 2.9 million migrants reside in South Africa, many of whom struggle to access financial services in order to start small businesses like spaza shops, salons and kiosks. That’s an incredible portion of the population that remains underserved in the […]
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As the world-wide appetite for Africa’s tech ecosystem increases, Public Relations Consultant, Abiola Bonuola who focuses on PR for tech businesses, last weekend, announced the launch of Abiola Bonuola Communications (ABCs), a public relations agency for African startups, VCs and entrepreneurs. According to her, the new agency will help brands tell their unique stories to […]
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The 24/7/365 work cycle might be one that has become synonymous with the entrepreneurial journey but we also know the story about all work and no play. Luckily there is a growing awareness, particularly among entrepreneurs and business leaders, of the importance of taking a break from work and that, in fact, regular rest makes […]
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Townships are considered key to unlocking the South African ecommerce retail industry representing at least 40% of the national grocery market where despite the small basket size, the benefits offer a high return and the possibility of incredible growth. With ecommerce spend only accounting for 2% of SA’s total retail transactions compared to the global […]
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By Hepsy Mkhungo, CEO at One Linkage Despite the huge amount of commitment and effort that goes into running a business, there is a fundamental distinction between entrepreneurs and small business owners – from the personality of the business owner to the type of enterprise they run. Most start-ups are born out of an individual’s […]
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Earlier this year, Africa notched up its first four unicorns – start-ups that have each achieved a $1 billion+ in valuation. The success of these fintech disruptors has seen a wave of optimism sweep across a continent that is increasingly regarding purpose-driven entrepreneurship as its most promising path to sustainable socio-economic development across the continent. […]
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If young people are given more support, they can contribute meaningfully to job creation Teaching entrepreneurial skills crucial in the fight against joblessness Africa boasts the largest workforce in the world. A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) titled 2020 Policy Note on Africa: The Future of Production indicated that […]
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Food Waste Innovation Challenge launched in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 10 entrepreneurs to be selected for a six-month go-to-market and investor-readiness mentorship programme Challenge is supported by partner UNDP Accelerator Labs South Africa Today, the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa announces the launch of its Food Waste Innovation Challenge. The Challenge […]
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The 2016 World Economic Forum on Africa has come and gone, but the lessons learnt at the fruitful summit held in Rwanda remains relevant. Among other topics discussed at the three-day event was the digital economy and how it can fuel growth in Africa. Inspired by this theme, we take a look at some of the […]
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New Satirical Drama Nya Uriri (Pek Chi Liel) – The Widow’s Burden Sparks Conversations On Widowhood And Inheritance In African Culture