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How entrepreneurs can cut costs without compromising quality

SMEs

How entrepreneurs can cut costs without compromising quality

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New R1m funding opportunities launched to boost Cape Town startups

Entrepreneurship

New R1m funding opportunities launched to boost Cape Town startups

17 Feb 2025

Integrated surveillance systems boost security for local businesses

Security

Integrated surveillance systems boost security for local businesses

Leandro da Cunha 11 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

Trends

#BizTrends2025: 7 trends for retailers to '2020-thrive'

Evan-Lee Courie 6 Feb 2025

Game, Makro and Builders to stock Walmart private label items

Retailers

Game, Makro and Builders to stock Walmart private label items

5 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: Special Effects Media’s Kelly Kaimowitz - Creating a lasting impact through influencer marketing

Social Media

#BizTrends2025: Special Effects Media’s Kelly Kaimowitz - Creating a lasting impact through influencer marketing

Kelly Kaimowitz 3 Feb 2025

The local launch of Cisco PoP will give the networking giant a better route to market for its Webex One strategy.

Technology

Cisco launches SA PoP for Webex Calling and Contact Centre

Lindsey Schutters 30 Jan 2025

Economy

Cape Town’s continued global recognition unlocks opportunities for local business growth

27 Jan 2025

A new approach to retail staffing in South Africa

Training

A new approach to retail staffing in South Africa

Laurent Homeyer 24 Jan 2025

Source: Archive

Travel

CTIA sees record 3 million international passengers in 2024

23 Jan 2025

Dr Manessah Alagbaoso, the Head: Business Ecosystems and Sustainability for the Standard Bank Group Business and Commercial Banking Unit

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Mainstreaming sustainability

Dr Manessah Alagbaoso 21 Jan 2025

New Amazon hub in W.Cape bridges digital gap for local entrepreneurs

E-commerce

New Amazon hub in W.Cape bridges digital gap for local entrepreneurs

20 Jan 2025

Amazon.co.za’s Seller Success Centre empowers growth of local business

E-commerce

Amazon.co.za’s Seller Success Centre empowers growth of local business

17 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. AfricArena celebrated 100 years of innovation with @totalenergies_za for the 100 Startupper of the Year Challenge at the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit 2024.

SMEs

Global cities compete to host AfricArena innovation summits in 2025

2 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

South African rand drifts in holiday-thinned trade

24 Dec 2024

Cape Town CBD set for record-breaking holiday season

Tourism

Cape Town CBD set for record-breaking holiday season

23 Dec 2024

FarmRanger app secures 2024 FNB top agricultural award

Agri Tech

FarmRanger app secures 2024 FNB top agricultural award

17 Dec 2024

AI is done with its growth spurt and will continue to mature in 2025. Source: Microsoft Designer

Technology

Dell’s global CTO says AI will finally become useful in 2025

Lindsey Schutters 11 Dec 2024

Johannesburg Expo Centre and the Rand Show celebrate milestone anniversaries

Events & Conferencing

Johannesburg Expo Centre and the Rand Show celebrate milestone anniversaries

Issued by Rand Show 4 Dec 2024

South Africa and France collaborate to understand the South African fashion value chain

Fashion & Homeware

South Africa and France collaborate to understand the South African fashion value chain

4 Dec 2024

South Africa’s first Influencer Benchmark Report sets the stage for more impactful campaigns in 2025

Marketing

South Africa’s first Influencer Benchmark Report sets the stage for more impactful campaigns in 2025

Issued by YOUKNOW Technologies 3 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied.Cornel Roodt, development manager of Renishaw Coastal Precinct; Gareth Hampson, owner of Hampsons, and Barto van der Merwe, managing director of Renishaw Coastal Precinct, at the site of the future petrol filling station and convenience centre which will be easily accessible from both the R102 and N2.

Property

Renishaw Coastal Precinct's development to transform Scottburgh's business landscape

2 Dec 2024

10 Steps to securing an unforgettable domain name

Internet

10 Steps to securing an unforgettable domain name

Issued by Domains.co.za 26 Nov 2024

Dentsu SSA gains full Google Marketing Platform Sales Partner status

Marketing

Dentsu SSA gains full Google Marketing Platform Sales Partner status

Issued by Dentsu 27 Nov 2024

Live Nation in partnership with Stadium Management SA and Gearhouse SA unveils new venue

Events & Conferencing

Live Nation in partnership with Stadium Management SA and Gearhouse SA unveils new venue

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 26 Nov 2024

Small entrepreneurs are expected to benefit from the agreement. Source: Supplied.

OOH

R100k in street pole ads granted to entrepreneurs

Karabo Ledwaba 22 Nov 2024

Stokvelex continues to empower local communities

Events & Conferencing

Stokvelex continues to empower local communities

Issued by 7Colors Communications 22 Nov 2024

Tourism

SA's film industry attracts over R5bn foreign investment boosting tourism

19 Nov 2024

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

Hospitality

Key trends defining the future of African hospitality in 2025

19 Nov 2024

Primex 2024: A celebration of innovation, success, and future possibilities at Montecasino

Media

Primex 2024: A celebration of innovation, success, and future possibilities at Montecasino

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 15 Nov 2024

South Africa’s energy sector at a turning point: Leveraging intelligent technology

Hardware

South Africa’s energy sector at a turning point: Leveraging intelligent technology

Issued by ASUS 14 Nov 2024

Markets & Investment

How can SA businesses maximise the benefits of a strong rand?

12 Nov 2024

How global and local markets shape SA consumer behaviour leading up to Black Friday

Research

How global and local markets shape SA consumer behaviour leading up to Black Friday

Issued by KLA 12 Nov 2024

South Africa’s university students shape the future of corporate sustainability in the SDG Challenge 2024

Higher Education

South Africa’s university students shape the future of corporate sustainability in the SDG Challenge 2024

Issued by Soapbox 7 Nov 2024

Jobs Connect addresses talent acquisition challenges for Cape Town’s SMMEs

How To Start Up

Jobs Connect addresses talent acquisition challenges for Cape Town’s SMMEs

7 Nov 2024

Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba to reignite tourism in 2025

MICE

Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba to reignite tourism in 2025

7 Nov 2024

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests $50m in Namibia, boosting production capacity by 30%

Food & bev. services

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests $50m in Namibia, boosting production capacity by 30%

5 Nov 2024

Budget misses SMEs, but key growth opportunities spark optimism

Entrepreneurship

Budget misses SMEs, but key growth opportunities spark optimism

5 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Redefine Properties unveils newly expanded Pan Africa Mall

4 Nov 2024

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

SMEs

Gauteng Health MEC laments poor Ekurhuleni spaza food safety standards

4 Nov 2024

The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

Coal, Oil & Gas

New Act swings energy balance in favour of Mantashe policy

Lindsey Schutters 1 Nov 2024

Tourism

Johannesburg Tourism Company promotes Xolile Maswanganyi to sector support manager

31 Oct 2024

Unlocking Africa's VC potential: The power of collaboration in a challenging year

Funding

Unlocking Africa's VC potential: The power of collaboration in a challenging year

23 Oct 2024

How tech enables entrepreneurship opportunities in South Africa

Technology

How tech enables entrepreneurship opportunities in South Africa

Issued by ASUS 22 Oct 2024

2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

Travel

2025 Best of Wine Tourism and Ambassador Award winners announced

17 Oct 2024

Website in a week

Digital

Website in a week

Issued by TDMC 16 Oct 2024

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Logistics & Transport

SA's new Public Procurement Bill will reshape procurement practices and unlock economic growth

Mervyn Naidoo 16 Oct 2024

Fintech

Navigating SA's entrepreneurial landscape: How fintech companies can help overcome SME challenges

Janine Sweeney 9 Oct 2024

Dunlop Tyres SA partners with the Road Freight SME Summit to drive growth and sustainability

Events & Shows

Dunlop Tyres SA partners with the Road Freight SME Summit to drive growth and sustainability

Issued by Dunlop Tyres SA 8 Oct 2024

From passion to productivity

SMEs

From passion to productivity

Issued by Business Partners Limited 4 Oct 2024