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The JSE’s SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme continues to position itself as a critical enabler in South Africa’s economic ecosystem, offering structured support in areas such as funding readiness, market expansion and operational excellence.
ALTX

JSE SME programme drives growth as BoTong Civils reports 418% revenue jump

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has welcomed the fifth cohort of its SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme, supporting high-growth companies in scaling operations, accessing…

  • Brian Sokutu
2 min read
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

It’s not ANC electioneering, insists Nxesi at launch of two million jobs programme

The minister said R23.8 billion would be allocated to implement the plan, with training opportunities running over the next 12 to 36 months This content is restricted to…

  • Lyse Comins
1 min read
The issue of land expropriation without compensation had initially contributed to much uncertainty in the market and hurt business confidence. But we’ll give credit to the current administration that, at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, the issue didn’t warrant as much attention as previously. (Tiger Brands)
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT

Creating an exclusive South African economy

Every South African needs to be building a better future for tomorrow

  • Mary Jane Morifi
5 min read
(Photo: David Harrison)
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT

Let’s use ED to develop globally

If the SMME sector can be catalysed for growth, it can change our national economic fortunes

  • Tafadzwa Mudyiwa
3 min read
Alternative solutions such as revenue-based finance and invoice-based finance can provide capital for small and medium businesses to grow. Photo: Oupa Nkosi
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT

Entrepreneurship funds in Africa: Distinguishing the good from the bad

The fund-of-funds structure creates a natural disincentive for corruption

  • Audrey Hruby
5 min read
Lebeko Marabe (technical director ), Tlotliso Molapo (CFO),Terence Leluma (Managing director), Ipeleng Matlhoko (marketing executive), Tebatso Sodi (Quality and Supply Director)
CHIMWEMWE MWANZA

Cooking up a multi-million rand recipe

It takes absolute belief in your product to get a small business going

  • Chimwemwe Mwanza
5 min read
Agnes Mosito started operating her small business in 2007 before finding a space at Mogwase Industrial Firms in North West province. (Photo: Oupa Nkosi)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Innovation needed to fast-track female entrepreneurs

It’s a serious mistake to overlook the contribution that women can make to building the economy

  • Donna Rachelson
4 min read
Attention to detail, Chaz Ngaka looks on as one of her employees adds finishing touches to a product
CHIMWEMWE MWANZA

Stitched for success

The Industrial Development Corporation is working in partnership with the department of trade and industry to uplift the clothing and textile industry

  • Chimwemwe Mwanza
5 min read
The YES model is uncompromising in setting economic and development infrastructure in the heart of marginalised communities and ensuring market access is established for the new enterprises
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Enterprise Development – a promising pathway for youth in the economy

Youth Employment Service

  • Marc Ashton
11 min read
ANGLO AMERICAN

Time to reassess the scorecard

KPMG, a leading accountancy firm, has suggested that enterprise development be ditched

  • Arther Chatora
4 min read