As the year begins, it’s important to observe the South Africa’s evolving franchise landscape. Whether you’re an experienced franchisee or a first-time entrepreneur, the franchise business model offers meaningful growth opportunities, while also presenting its
By Vignesh Subramani, Interim Managing Executive of SME Business at Absa Business BankingSouth Africa heads into 2026 on firmer economic footing than in recent years, with a steadier macro backdrop and modest growth prospects beginning
By Surinder Sond VP: Sustainability, Sage In an era of volatility and shifting expectations, trust has become the cornerstone of business resilience. For South Africa's SMBs, sustainability is more than environmental stewardship – it is a
What happens to a country's future when most of its small businesses don't survive long enough to grow?According to a report by the Centre for Development and Enterprise one of the key characteristics of South Africa's
For years South African small businesses have operated under a cloud of uncertainty. Whether it was load-shedding, rising costs, or unpredictable markets, their resilience was tested at every turn. In 2025, SMEs changed the script.
At a time when South Africa’s unemployment rate continues to challenge households across the country, one unexpected player has emerged as a quiet force for economic mobility, and community impact – Shesha Taxi Services.The Tuk
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
