Consumer behaviour has changed drastically since the growth of technology, fintech and especially e-commerce. Consumers are much more intentional with what they buy and who they buy it from. A segment ...

Groundnut, or peanut, production in South Africa is a fascinating business. Not just because everyone seems to love peanuts and peanut butter. And it all starts with a tiny seed in one of the drier ...

BluLyte is a healthcare business that uses hypochlorous acid as the main ingredient for their products because it is ...

The educational landscape has changed drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic. During the global pandemic, people had to find innovative ways to ensure children can learn, university students can ...

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For South Africa’s small and micro enterprises, funding remains both the fuel and the fire. It powers growth, yet its absence can halt a business in its tracks. The recently released 2025 South ...

If you’re starting a business in South Africa, you’ll need to know how the business will be structured. Running a business isn’t only about the products or services that you offer. You also need to ...

The sale and distribution of alcohol play an important role in the economy of South Africa. However, selling alcohol without a proper license can lead to serious consequences. If you are an ...

When Asanda Maqabuka started Chicken Bar, it wasn’t part of a detailed plan; it was an emotional decision made during a family crisis. Her mother had become seriously ill, and their franchise business ...

In April 2024, local e-commerce group Takealot in partnership with the Gauteng government introduced its Takealot Township initiative. It features six different programmes aimed at empowering ...

E-commerce is the answer to the digital era’s demand that small and medium enterprise (SME) owners adapt to thrive. Leveraging local and international e-commerce platforms can offer crucial support ...

Running a digital business means leveraging various platforms and software to automate and digitise your processes. One platform that is key to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is the social ...