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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Venture capital in Africa poised for measured rebound in 2025, with South Africa leading the charge

Is venture capital in Africa finally on the mend? After two challenging years, 2025 signals a cautious recovery, with South Africa leading the way.

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Cash Me If You Can: South African MSMEs’ Audacious Treasure Hunt

South African MSMEs are facing significant challenges in securing formal finance, despite their crucial role in the economy. This article explores the findings of the Finfind South African MSME Access to Finance Report 2025 and offers insights into overcoming financial barriers.

Bongani Ntombela|Published

Bolt Invests over R400 000 to support emerging mobility entrepreneurs in SA

Launched in December 2024 in partnership with business academy Pranary, the program attracted over 578 applications nationwide, with Gauteng submitting the highest number.

Ashley Lechman|Published

Challenges and opportunities for SMEs for the year ahead

A crucial factor in the success of many of these businesses was having a proactive plan to address the challenges they encountered.

Ashley Lechman|Published

Pray for entrepreneurs: the devil is in the details

Will the new fuel levy be the final blow for South African entrepreneurs? Discover how the latest budget changes are squeezing small businesses and what they can do to survive.

Bongani Ntombela|Published

Five tips for managing a remote workforce

If you're considering a flexible work model, here are five practical tips to help you get the most out of your remote team.

Jeremy Lang|Published

The commodore reshaping Africa’s energy landscape

Tokologo Phetla, a dynamic entrepreneur on a mission to reshape Africa's energy landscape. Discover how this 30-year-old CEO is tackling challenges in energy, logistics, and industrial innovation, and learn about his ambitious vision for a self-sufficient continent.

Ashley Lechman|Published

How a costly financial mistake inspired South Africa’s first flat-fee financial advice platform

A local entrepreneur is transforming personal financial advice with a new platform, just like Uber did for transport.

Ashley Lechman|Published

In a world of negativity, here’s the real story for SMEs

Beneath the noise, the truth is this: South Africa’s conditions for small business growth in 2025 are stronger than they’ve been in years.

Bongani Ntombela|Published