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The South African Entrepreneurial Competency Framework identifies 14 essential competencies that drive entrepreneurial action (Source: © Mike Jones )

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Entering the world of entrepreneurship in 2026 requires more than just ambition (Image source: © 123rf )

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South African fintech Bridgement earns global recognition as SME business loan innovation accelerates

Bridgement South African fintech Bridgement earns global recognition as SME business loan innovation accelerates

19 Dec 2025

Absa partners with DTA and Legend Barbershop to empower creative youth

OnPoint PR Absa partners with DTA and Legend Barbershop to empower creative youth

15 Dec 2025

7 Business trends your SME can leverage in 2026

Domains.co.za 7 Business trends your SME can leverage in 2026

12 Dec 2025

Impact in the township economy comes from long-term commitment and relationships

Edge Growth Impact in the township economy comes from long-term commitment and relationships

10 Dec 2025

Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

SME South Africa Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

9 Dec 2025

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Our Salad Mix Maverix calls on African founders to reclaim profit through clarity, structure and insight

9 Dec 2025

Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

Northlink College Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

8 Dec 2025

Tech Startups urged to attend the 2026 SME South Africa Funding Summit

Startup.Africa Tech Startups urged to attend the 2026 SME South Africa Funding Summit

5 Dec 2025

Co-spacing: A strategic catalyst for SMME growth in a changing world

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation Co-spacing: A strategic catalyst for SMME growth in a changing world

4 Dec 2025

SME Funding Summit returns for second year

SME South Africa SME Funding Summit returns for second year

2 Dec 2025

Youth Innovators in KwaZulu-Natal tackle urban and community challenges

The Noise Factory Youth Innovators in KwaZulu-Natal tackle urban and community challenges

2 Dec 2025

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Johannesburg's inner city is alive with creative and cultural small entrepreneurs. Pictured: Victoria Yards (Image source: © Urban Jozi

Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

2 Jan 2026

25 rural women farmers break into SA’s retail, school supply chains

25 rural women farmers break into SA’s retail, school supply chains

2 Jan 2026

Entering the world of entrepreneurship in 2026 requires more than just ambition (Image source: © 123rf )

8 key steps to becoming an entrepreneur in 2026

31 Dec 2025

Modern digital entrepreneurship requires both business management and entrepreneurship skills (Image source: © 123rf )

5 opportunities & challenges of modern digital entrepreneurship

30 Dec 2025

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WBAF appointments mark new era for South African startups

29 Dec 2025

Cape-based small businesses were placed in the spotlight at two Pick n Pay Market Days held in December, allowing shoppers to discover innovative, locally made products while engaging directly with the entrepreneurs behind them (Image source: © Facebook [[https://www.facebook.com/ Facebook)

Pick n Pay Market Days spotlight Cape SMMEs

24 Dec 2025

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How Yoco and Workshop17 are shaping the future of workspaces

23 Dec 2025

To boost Nigerian entrepreneurship, Nigerian Breweries has formed a partnership with non-profit organisation Fate Foundation to empower around 1,000 Nigerian students (Image source: © The Drinks Business

Partnership to empower students to boost Nigerian entrepreneurship

23 Dec 2025

Top 5 markets South African SMEs should target in 2026

Top 5 markets South African SMEs should target in 2026

23 Dec 2025

Millennials enjoy creative tourism – new research uncovers a business opportunity for South Africans

Millennials enjoy creative tourism – new research uncovers a business opportunity for South Africans

Gijsbert Hoogendoorn, Anneli Douglas and Greg Richards 23 Dec 2025

In December Grow Business Coaching selected 12 qualifying Black business owners for a free 12-month access to Catalyzer (Image supplied)

Black entrepreneurs receive free software for business growth

22 Dec 2025

Rowen Pillai, CEO, LeanTechnovations says we must view AI not as a threat, but as the engine for a new generation of entrepreneurs (Image source: © Education Sub Saharan Africa

AI not a threat, but the engine for a new generation of entrepreneurs

Rowen Pillai 19 Dec 2025

Serial entrepreneur Petro Magos, founder of Magos Media and Venteri Capital, says AI won't replace entrepreneurs – but it will expose those who can't adapt (Image source: © 123rf )

AI puts SMMEs at a crossroads

Petro Magos 18 Dec 2025

#BestofBiz 2025: Entrepreneurship

#BestofBiz 2025: Entrepreneurship

17 Dec 2025

Community Wolf acquires Namola in SA safety platform deal

Community Wolf acquires Namola in SA safety platform deal

17 Dec 2025

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Women still face persistent barriers that limit their full participation in the entrepreneurial ecosystem (Image source: © )

6 recommendations to help women overcome entrepreneurial ecosystem barriers

29 Dec 2025

To boost Nigerian entrepreneurship, Nigerian Breweries has formed a partnership with non-profit organisation Fate Foundation to empower around 1,000 Nigerian students (Image source: © The Drinks Business

Partnership to empower students to boost Nigerian entrepreneurship

23 Dec 2025

Maverix calls on African founders to reclaim profit through clarity, structure and insight

Maverix calls on African founders to reclaim profit through clarity, structure and insight

Our Salad Mix 9 Dec 2025

The Creative Producer Indaba brought together saw15 filmmakers. Top left to right: Aswathi Naduthodi (India), David Franciscus (South Africa), Iman Djionne (Senegal), Ique Langa (Mozambique), Lova Nantenaina (La Réunion/Madagascar).
Middle left to right: Linda Qibaa (Morocco/France), Mahelet Gezachew (Ethiopia /USA), Mo Harawe (Austria/Somalia), Shveta Naidoo (South Africa), Soko Negash (Canada), Stefan Eichenberger (Switzerland).
Bottom left to right: Talita Arruda (Brazil), Wame Otshepe Merafhe (Botswana), Xolani Nhlapho (South Africa), Yasmin Hassan Mohamed (Kenya/Somalia) (Image supplied)

Creative Producer Indaba provides filmmakers with future-facing skills

8 Dec 2025

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2025 Startup Awards reveal SA’s most promising new ventures

Imran Salie 12 Dec 2025

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SA fintech startup Ezeebit bags R36.6m funding

9 Dec 2025

The Creative Producer Indaba brought together saw15 filmmakers. Top left to right: Aswathi Naduthodi (India), David Franciscus (South Africa), Iman Djionne (Senegal), Ique Langa (Mozambique), Lova Nantenaina (La Réunion/Madagascar).
Middle left to right: Linda Qibaa (Morocco/France), Mahelet Gezachew (Ethiopia /USA), Mo Harawe (Austria/Somalia), Shveta Naidoo (South Africa), Soko Negash (Canada), Stefan Eichenberger (Switzerland).
Bottom left to right: Talita Arruda (Brazil), Wame Otshepe Merafhe (Botswana), Xolani Nhlapho (South Africa), Yasmin Hassan Mohamed (Kenya/Somalia) (Image supplied)

Creative Producer Indaba provides filmmakers with future-facing skills

8 Dec 2025

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Natural skincare brand wins R250k on Engen The Making Of

8 Dec 2025

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