Aions Ventures has launched Aions Seed Fund I, a R100 million seed fund to back early-stage South African technology startups and help bridge the country’s gap between early traction and Series A. The fund includes R60
South Africa's latest fuel price adjustment, which saw petrol prices increase while diesel prices declined, highlights the volatility that continues to shape business operating costs. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in cross-border trade,
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) generate, on average, only around half the productivity of large firms. This is a gap equivalent to as much as 5% of GDP in advanced economies and up to 10%
By Marko Campher, Executive for Lending at NedbankFor many established small and medium enterprises (SMEs), growth is not limited by a lack of ambition or poor demand for their products or services; it's usually limited
By Jaco VoigtCEO: TeleMasters, Director: Catalytic I wonder if any SA Business Matters readers will remember those instant business card printers that made a brief appearance around SA malls so many years ago? I remember marveling
Byline: Alan Shannon – Nedbank Executive, Private Wealth, Private Clients, Small BusinessThe Shift Towards Digital PaymentsAcross Africa, consumer behaviour is steadily evolving. Increasingly, customers expect the convenience and security of digital payment options. For small
From a pair of clippers and a chair on a ‘stoep’ in Eldorado Park, to 80 stores across Southern Africa, the creation of over 800 jobs and an extensive hair care range, this is the
David Reynders, CTO at Merchant CapitalIf you run a small business in South Africa, you are already inside a digital ecosystem. Transactions flow through point-of-sale systems, card machines settle revenue, and accounting software tracks supplier
By Etienne Fourie, Chief Sales Officer at BrightRockFor South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), sustainable growth depends on more than sales and cash flow. Strategic risk management – especially business insurance – is often
Running a business can be exciting, but it also comes with responsibilities that go beyond simply making money. One of the most critical practices for entrepreneurs and business owners is keeping their business and personal
