Entrepreneur

/ 2 November 2023

Entrepreneur’s sizzling amadumbe success uplifts women

A KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman has discovered a winning formula, making amadumbe crisps as well as cassava flour and porridge

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By Lyse Comins

Thought Leader

/ 2 September 2023

How to unlock the untapped potential of SA’s women entrepreneurs

The journey to empowering women’s entrepreneurship will not be achieved by any one isolated approach

By Thobile Radebe and Mark Smith

Opinion

/ 1 November 2022

Entrepreneurs won’t create enough jobs without a rethink in how they are supported

A systems thinking approach is needed to help us understand why the playing fields are uneven, and how to even them up

By Phumlani Nkontwana

Opinion

/ 11 October 2022

It’s critical to give Africa’s young people the skills to be entrepreneurial

It requires more than being technologically competent; the basics of establishing networks and pitching to investors can be taught but it takes time to do so

By Kabelo Mothoa

Friday

/ 9 August 2022

Future Females launches a new platform for women entrepreneurs

The company is introducing a course that includes the basics of entrepreneurship and how to run a business.

By Dimpho Masopha

Opinion

/ 16 July 2022

Why some South African businesses are succeeding despite the odds

‘Economy agnostic entrepreneurs’ are experiencing revenue growth even as the economy shrinks — but they need better access to venture capital and international markets

By Alison Collier

Africa

/ 17 February 2022

Investing in Africa’s digital transformation

The continent could reap rewards through digitisation and adopting new technologies

By Sundar Pichai

National

/ 11 December 2021

Q&A Sessions: ‘I am a product of opportunities’ — Theo Baloyi

Theo Baloyi, motivated by his love for sneakers and his goal of reducing unemployment, founded Bathu in 2015. He shares his transition from corporate employee to entrepreneur

By Tshegofatso Mathe

National

/ 4 November 2021

Bokang Mosala: ‘I am an entrepreneur at heart’

Businessman Bokang Mosala has, from a young age, chased financial independence. In high school, he sold sweets and at university he embarked on various business ventures that failed. This led him to a career in the banking sector

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By Tshegofatso Mathe

Article

/ 17 February 2020

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

Do the research first; it will save money and time later

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 22 October 2019

Where are Eastern Cape’s black entrepreneurs?

Proudly South African trip took journalists to companies creating jobs – but they’re white-owned

By Kwanele Sosibo

Article

/ 4 October 2019

Business learning’s real-world value

MBA holders continue to out-earn their peers; in addition, they foster innovation and shape society

By James Nash

Article

/ 26 August 2019

Four ways to give township entrepreneurs a much-needed boost

If they are going to be the job creators that policymakers hope for, a major overhaul of mindsets and infrastructure will be necessary

By Elvis M Sekhaolelo

Article

/ 4 May 2019

Three ways the youth can act to make South Africa a better place

Given the challenges millennials face, these initiatives could go a long way in assuring them that a bright future is possible

By Staff Reporter

Article

/ 23 November 2018

Women entrepreneurs make it with WRC’s support

Refilwe Lesufi says there is an urgent need to create off-grid solutions in rural areas

By Advertorial

Article

/ 28 September 2018

A company of one and it’s run, run, run

When Simbongile Ndlangisa ditched her nine-to-five job to start her own PR business, she thought, great, now I can sit and watch series all day

By Gus Silber

Article

/ 2 August 2017

The sweet scent of trans success

Trans women battle  to find jobs, but some do manage to escape being a sex worker

By Carl Collison

Article

/ 2 June 2016

Orphaned at 13, she has cared for her siblings her whole adult life

Edith Chikwana now sells goods on Jo’burg’s streets to feed and educate her brothers and sister.

By Mosibudi Ratlebjane

Article

/ 2 July 2015

Every fledgling small business must learn to fly

Business incubators are not infallible, but many really do bring out the best in a new enterprise.

By Thalia Holmes

Article

/ 26 July 2013

Where’s the money, honey?

The Mail & Guardian does some homework for potential franchisees on funding options.

By Staff Reporter

Videos

/ 10 June 2013

200 YSA 2013: An eco-friendly entrepreneur

VIDEO: Sizwe Nzima is an entrepreneur assisting his Khayelitsha community by delivering medicine by bicycle. He is an M&G 200 Young South African.

By Staff Reporter

Videos

/ 7 June 2012

YSA Final auditions: Ludwick Marishane

Young entrepreneur Ludwick Marishane pitches his ‘Dry Bath’ idea without using words ahead of the M&G’s 200 Young South Africans.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 2 December 2009

A toolkit for any business

A local online resource is providing much-needed
information for potential business owners.

By Martina Fuchs and Enjy Kiwan

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Article

/ 1 December 2009

Starting a business? First find yourself a mentor

Entrepreneurs typically set out to use mentors as a substitute for their own lack of experience.

By Advertorial

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Article

/ 1 December 2009

Turning ideas into cash

Universities need to be realistic about what they can earn by patenting and commercialising research, writes Barrie Terblanche.

By Barrie Terblanche

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Article

/ 1 December 2009

Hot ideas

Two academics have found that creating a platinum smelter is easier than taking it to the market, writes
Barrie Terblanche.

By Barrie Terblanche

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Article

/ 20 August 2009

‘Scales fell from my eyes’

Ziggy Owei describes herself as “a living example” that entrepreneurship can be taught.

By Barrie Terblanche

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Article

/ 19 August 2009

A leap in the dark

At the age of 45, with two-year-old twins at home, John Gilmour resigned from his comfortable job as a private-school principal in Cape Town.

By Barrie Terblanche

Entrepreneur’s sizzling amadumbe success uplifts women

Join the M&G Community

How to unlock the untapped potential of SA’s women entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs won’t create enough jobs without a rethink in how they are supported

It’s critical to give Africa’s young people the skills to be entrepreneurial

Future Females launches a new platform for women entrepreneurs

Why some South African businesses are succeeding despite the odds

Investing in Africa’s digital transformation

Q&A Sessions: ‘I am a product of opportunities’ — Theo Baloyi

Bokang Mosala: ‘I am an entrepreneur at heart’

Join the M&G Community

Where are Eastern Cape’s black entrepreneurs?

Business learning’s real-world value

Four ways to give township entrepreneurs a much-needed boost

Three ways the youth can act to make South Africa a better place

Women entrepreneurs make it with WRC’s support

A company of one and it’s run, run, run

The sweet scent of trans success

Orphaned at 13, she has cared for her siblings her whole adult life

Every fledgling small business must learn to fly

Where’s the money, honey?

200 YSA 2013: An eco-friendly entrepreneur

YSA Final auditions: Ludwick Marishane

A toolkit for any business

Starting a business? First find yourself a mentor

Turning ideas into cash

Hot ideas

‘Scales fell from my eyes’

A leap in the dark

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