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Scaling ambition: Microsoft’s Mission Next EEIP unlocks growth for South Africa’s high impact SMMEs

For more than thirty years, Microsoft has played a pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s digital evolution – moving far beyond its reputation as a global technology provider to become a strategic catalyst for digital and economic transformation.  Today, the pace of digitalisation and the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution have reshaped what it […]

Small businesses are central to South Africa’s economic resilience and recovery and corporates should work with them. Photo: David Harrison/M&G

Why big business needs to rethink its relationship with SMMEs

Corporates must partner with small enterprises to foster economic growth and innovation, moving beyond charity to strategic collaboration and inclusive supply chains

Why customised SME funding solutions are key to your business success

By tailoring strategies to the specific needs of funders, SMEs can enhance their chances of securing the capital they need to thrive

Sanlam unlocks the power of women-led SMEs

‘We’re not filling a gap; we’re catalysing a new economic paradigm’

NRF Women in Leadership

These women are contributing to the advancement of the NRF’s mandate and driving its vision in service of a better society

Prof Attie Jonker, his brother Uys and Dr Johan Bosman with some of the Jonker Sailplanes team.

The aerial innovators

Jonker Sailplanes continues to soar to greater heights

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CCBSA drives economic growth and youth empowerment across South Africa

The two pillars of employability and entrepreneurship are the framework for our economic inclusion strategy

Delicious Festival Trader Academy Powered by FoodBev SETA in partnership with CATHSSETA launches next leg of SMME development programme

The academy helps small businesses to gain exposure and access to market opportunities so they can reach their full potential

MEC Mbali Hlophe wants every household in the province to embrace the idea of food security.

Creating food security through training, technology and the establishment of Buy-Back Centres for recycling waste

Initiatives by the Gauteng Department of Social Development, Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment

Transforming lives: The Jozini Project empowers farmers to thrive by training them and connecting them with markets.

Unilever South Africa: Committed to enhancing the lives of the people of South Africa

Predicted spend over 2024 with mostly black-owned suppliers, including those that are small, medium and micro, is R3.2 billion

Empowering marginalised entrepreneurs: A vision for inclusive economic growth

It is essential for SMEs to access finance, mentorship and market opportunities

Lee Callakoppen, Bonitas’ principal officer.

Working towards improving South Africa’s healthcare

Bonitas goes above and beyond to overcome local socio-demographic and economic obstacles

Sibu Mabena, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the Duma Collective, at the Momentum Science of Success Festival.

How to monetise your influence: Mastering the art and science of content creation for success

Audience members at the Momentum Science of Success Festival learnt how to become successful influencers

Joel Emmanuel, Managing Director of Eruditio, specialist Transformation Strategy and Implementation Partners

Transformation strategies strengthen company performance, build the economy, and deliver social impact

Eruditio helps companies to create transformation strategies that deliver optimal business benefits – and the desired socioeconomic impact