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Bloomwit Concludes Brand Audit And Visibility Support Programme For African Smes, Delivering Transformative Results

The successful completion of the programme supported a cohort of nine African-led businesses through tailored brand audits and visibility roadmaps, marking a significant milestone in Bloomwit’s mission to close the visibility gap for African SMEs. Bloomwit, Africa’s leading PR and communications agency, has officially concluded its Brand Audit and Visibility Support Programme, marking the successful […]

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Entrepreneurs presenting at the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge.

R1 Million Up For Grabs In 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge

The Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is back and bigger than ever! Now in its second national edition, the competition offers qualifying entrepreneurs across all the nine South African provinces the chance to compete for provincial prizes and ultimately a grand prize of R1 million at the national finals later this year. The provincial […]

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South Africa’s Franchise Sector Expands as Support Structures Struggle to Keep Pace

Grow Franchise launches with a focus on supporting the growth of SA franchisors South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation in the world, with the industry contributing an estimated 15% to GDP. Yet as networks grow and new locations open, a familiar pattern is repeating itself: brands scale faster than […]

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Nigerian entrepreneurs at a business event, supporting youth innovation.

Transcorp Invests $2 Million to Back Nigeria’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Nigeria’s entrepreneurial engine is gaining fresh momentum as Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) deepens its investment in young business leaders. Through its partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the Group is supporting 625 entrepreneurs in the 2026 cohort, contributing to a continent-wide program that will equip 3,200 African founders with $5,000 each to launch and […]

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Nigeria International Trade Fair

Nigeria International Trade Fair Returns Nov 21 – Nov 30 2025 At The Lagos International Trade Fair Complex

The Nigeria International Trade Fair (NITF) returns November 21 – November 30 2025 at the Trade Fair Complex, Lagos-Badagry Expressway, restoring the fair’s original name, location and national mandate after a multi-year hiatus. The 2025 edition runs under the theme, “Trade, Technology and Transformation: Leveraging Digital Trade for Economic and Industrial Growth.”  As the Federal […]

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