South Africa’s youth unemployment rate remains among the highest in the world, with Stats SA reporting that 62.2% of young people aged 15-24 were unemployed and 12.2% of graduates struggled to find work in Q2:2025. For those
By Jordaan Burger, Managing Director, Sage Africa and Middle EastFinance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) has set out bold ambitions for economic growth and social development in South Africa. Announcements such as
By Dr. Reabetswe Kgoroeadira, CEO, Regenesys School of EntrepreneurshipThree powerful forces are converging across South Africa and the continent, creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity to unlock a new era of entrepreneurship. High youth unemployment, rapid advances
Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has launched the SME Sustainable Finance Stocktake: Turning Ambition into Action. The report reveals record levels of sustainability ambition but warns
By Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future ForexWhile there’s public excitement about Johannesburg being smartened up ahead of the 2025 G20 summit set to take place in November, expectations have been tempered by diplomatic tensions, uncertainty
Mitchan Adams, CEO and Co-founder of Aions VenturesFor a founder, having the right mindset is essential. Think of funding as an accelerant and not a substitute for doing. If you are not already testing, learning,
A new global award launches today to recognise the world’s most promising early-stage entrepreneurs, giving founders who are leading companies that are under four years old and pre-Series A, a stage to celebrate their critical
David Reynders, CTO, Merchant CapitalAccess to finance remains uneven in South Africa. Smaller businesses, particularly in the informal sector, rural communities, or women-led enterprises, still encounter friction that feels structural. Much of the debate turns
By Alan Shannon, Executive: Sales Strategy & Enablement, NedbankAI is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for tech giants. It is here, accessible, and is changing the way businesses of all sizes operate. Often spoken
Heritage Month is not only an opportunity to celebrate South Africa’s many cultures and their traditions, but also its success stories. One of these is Sleep Group – the largest integrated bedding manufacturer in southern
