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South African Small Businesses

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Simone Cooper, Head of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank
AFRICAN SMES

Standard Bank’s R2 billion loan injection helps SA’s small businesses beat load-shedding and build solid futures

By helping SMEs finance their generators and solar power, they remain sustainable and productive

  • Standard Bank
3 min read
ACCESS TO FINANCE

Empowering marginalised entrepreneurs: A vision for inclusive economic growth

It is essential for SMEs to access finance, mentorship and market opportunities

  • Nduli Media
2 min read
Being picky about jobs is not a luxury the average South African can afford and the number of job seekers is rapidly rising
SOUTH AFRICAN PRIVATE SECTOR

Private sector must lead the charge on tackling unemployment, and government will follow

There are many ways to support small businesses, such as ensuring that you always buy locally

  • Miguel da Silva
5 min read