By Mitchan Adams, Co-founder of venture builder Aions Creative TechnologySouth Africa’s startup ecosystem is often described as fragmented or underperforming. But in my view, it’s not broken. It’s just incomplete.Too often, the conversation starts at
South Africa’s small business sector contributes an estimated 34% to GDP and employs about 59% of the total workforce. Yet, despite their critical role in driving inclusive growth and innovation, only 6% of small, medium,
Finfind, South Africa’s leading online access to finance solution for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), has released the highly anticipated SA MSME Access to Finance Report 2025 in partnership with African Bank. This second edition
By Ginen Moodley | Director of Moodley AttorneysIn the dynamic world of small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) and startups, compliance is often seen as a burdensome obligation rather than a strategic necessity. For many entrepreneurs,
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, but for South African small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is often the biggest challenge. Late payments from clients can cause severe financial strain, making it difficult
In an era where scaling a business is tougher than ever, South Africa’s Pace Car Rental has defied the odds—growing from a single vehicle in 2006 to a fleet of 5,000 cars valued at over R1 billion. This
Author: Rowan De Klerk, CEO of The CFO Centre South AfricaMost South African business owners are in for a rude awakening when it comes time to sell. Despite years —often decades —of hard work, many
South Africa stands at a pivotal moment, where the transformative power of AI intersects with the urgent need for economic revitalisation. While AI holds immense promise, particularly for the SME sector, realising its potential requires
Wise Move, South Africa’s leading tech-enabled moving platform, has released its inaugural 2025 Migration Report, offering new insight into the residential and economic mobility patterns shaping the country. The report is based on proprietary data
The Youth Employment Service (YES) and Sanlam have partnered to launch an exciting initiative to support 60 youth-owned businesses across South Africa’s creative, green, and digital economy sectors. This partnership marks a logical next step
