by Hanleigh Daniels | Dec 4, 2025 | news |
The GEM SA Special Report: Women’s Entrepreneurship in South Africa Report (2024) reveals a concerning trend: the rate of women entrepreneurs exiting their businesses is higher than those starting and running businesses. The key driver of this attrition is access to...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Nov 28, 2025 | news |
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a cornerstone of Africa’s economy, accounting for roughly 90% of businesses and providing 80% of employment. Yet, many face barriers such as stringent collateral requirements, long approval timelines, and limited...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Nov 27, 2025 | features, news |
In South Africa’s dynamic startup landscape, access to funding remains one of the biggest barriers to scale. Yet, the real challenge for many founders isn’t only where to find capital, it’s how to become ready for it. Too often, entrepreneurs focus...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Oct 31, 2025 | news |
The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) has concluded adjudication for its first funding call, marking a major step forward in advancing digital transformation and sustainability across South Africa’s independent news sector. The DNTF is a partnership between...
