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,
Have you ever stared down the barrel of your business, trying to figure out why things just aren’t moving? I have.After fifteen years of running my own ventures — from teaching to training to technology
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
Franc has announced the Hustle Account in response to a growing gap in the market. Thousands of South Africans are running side businesses or freelancing without the financial tools they need to succeed. For many entrepreneurs personal
By Ongopotse Motlhanke, CEO: Khumbula TechFew of us could imagine a mechanic trying to do his job, as best he could, without the appropriate tools. Similarly, could we expect a bricklayer to do a neat
By Georgina Joy ReadThere’s a dangerous idea in business: if you build it, they will come. It is a popularized sayings – but, it is too narrow. I used to believe it too — until
