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New banks circle small businesses

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TymeBank, Bank Zero and Capitec are all looking for ways to woo businesses – including SMMEs – on to their books
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Four ways to give township entrepreneurs a much-needed boost

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If they are going to be the job creators that policymakers hope for, a major overhaul of mindsets and infrastructure will be necessary
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Letters to the editor: May 3 to 9

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Our readers write in about plastic waste, SMEs, humanism, and restitution
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Greece’s business backbone nears breaking

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SMEs in Greece are having trouble keeping their shops open.
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Small businesses could lose

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New BEE code requires business support programmes if it is to reach SMMEs.
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Labour policies trouble little enterprises

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Despite the state supporting them in theory, small firms are battling in a tough environment.
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Google gives small business a leg up

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The DTI has thrown its weight behind a Google initiative to get small businesses online and called for big companies to partner with the state.
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Massmart, standards bureau sign SME quality agreement

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Massmart and the South African Bureau of Standards have signed an agreement to help small businesses improve their product quality.
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Development finance bodies ‘key for African SMEs’

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Development finance institutions are crucial for small and medium-sized enterprisesacross Africa who struggle to gain access to finance for expansion.
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SMEs better at keeping score

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The balanced scorecard, which is not obsessed with ownership, has made compliance easier.
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National

The Mogale Centre: A place of hope for young offenders

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In the last story of her series about children behind bars, Athandiwe Saba speaks to young men who have committed serious crimes and are now living behind the walls of the Mogale Child and Youth Care Centre
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Coronavirus

Covid-19 fight to enter house-to-house testing phase

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President urges people to continue staying at home for the next 17 days
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Coronavirus

Ministers go into self-isolation

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Two ministers have taken precautions after a Dirco employee tested positive for the virus
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Press Releases

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The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

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Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace
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Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

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Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request
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Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

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An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout
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Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

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Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system
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Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

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Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world
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2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

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The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive
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SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

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New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders
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Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

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The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories
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