by Hanleigh Daniels | Jul 26, 2026 | news |
Google opened applications for 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator: South Africa, a three-month program designed to support 15 growth-stage, AI-driven South-African led startups with equity-free funding, technical mentorship and access to Google’s advanced AI...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Jul 21, 2026 | news |
Online trading has opened new opportunities for South African small businesses, making it easier than ever to find suppliers, reach new customers, and grow beyond geographical boundaries. Unfortunately, it has also created new opportunities for organised criminals,...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Jul 18, 2026 | news |
The number of South Africans planning to start a business has more than doubled since 2023, a sharp jump in entrepreneurial intent at a time when the country needs it most. Nearly one in five adults now intend to launch a venture within three years, and early-stage...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Jul 17, 2026 | features, news |
South Africa’s manufacturing sector contributes close to 11% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)[1] and was one of only three industries to add jobs in the first quarter of 2026[2], yet output has contracted for two consecutive quarters[3]. The small to...
by Hanleigh Daniels | Jul 10, 2026 | features, news |
By Franco Heslinga, Head of Credit – SME at Merchant Capital Tax season can quickly become a scramble for many small businesses. Invoices need to be found, expenses need to be explained, and the accountant is expected to make sense of months of trading in a few days....
