Navigating the security sprawl: Why a unified view is the cornerstone of cyber resilience

Richard Ford|Published

By focusing on consolidation and aligning security investment with business outcomes, organisations can build a security posture that is easier to manage, more cost-effective, ...

From spreadsheets to spice racks: how a braai-loving accountant built a flavour empire

Ashley Lechman|Published

With an inspiring backstory and an impressive product lineup, Jowayne' s journey from accountant to spice mogul showcases the power of passion and community. His ...

Why SMEs should consider offering employee benefits to boost engagement and retention

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As SMEs navigate an increasingly competitive job market, the offering of employee benefits emerges as not just an auxiliary option, but a strategic imperative that ...

Outdated employment contracts put SMMEs at legal risk

Ashley Lechman|Published

In a landscape where compliance can make or break a small business, it is crucial for SMMEs to recognise the importance of updating employment contracts to align ...

Purpose pays: How young entrepreneurs can build businesses with impact

Jeremy Lang|Published

Discover how purpose-driven businesses not only thrive financially but also create meaningful social impact. Learn from Deloitte's findings and see how young entrepreneurs ...

Building Africa’s startup ecosystem requires grit, trust and corporate courage

Tramayne Monaghan|Published

hile Silicon Valley startups thrive on easy access to capital, African entrepreneurs face unique challenges at the base of Maslow's hierarchy. Discover how resilience ...

Finding healing through words: Amanda Nkuna’s journey with SpeechCraft Academy

Ashley Lechman|Published

As Mental Health Awareness Month began, entrepreneur Amanda Nkuna reflected on how finding your voice can be the first step toward healing and empowerment. Through ...

Venda’s decentralised fuel market signals a new era for South African entrepreneurship

Boitshoko Shoke and Londani Mpharalala|Published

Discover how Venda is redefining entrepreneurship through a decentralised fuel market, challenging traditional norms and empowering local communities.

Celebrating SA’s real small and medium enterprise owners

Jeremy Lang|Published

On October 16, Boss’s Day, we celebrate the unsung heroes of South Africa's economy: small and medium enterprise owners. Discover how these leaders shape our communities ...

Funding, payments and readiness: What every SME needs ahead of Black Friday

Mpho Sadiki|Published

Black Friday, in particular, has become a defining moment in the retail calendar. And if last year’s numbers are anything to go by, the stakes are only getting higher. ...

FNB unlocks growth for South African SMEs with 480 000 pre-approved loans annually

Ashley Lechman|Published

The bank’s move away from traditional credit scoring towards a more inclusive, cash flow-based model is opening new opportunities for entrepreneurs nationwide.

Conny Gwai’s KayGee’s Confections rises from lockdown kitchen table to heritage bakery with impact

Ashley Lechman|Published

What started as a kitchen table project during the uncertainty of lockdown grew into KayGee’s Confections, a bakery rooted in South African heritage and community ...

How forward-thinking enterprises are turning regulatory requirements into strategic assets

Monica Peethum-Nanoo|Published

Their challenge epitomised the modern compliance dilemma: meeting stringent FSCA requirements and affordability assessments without compromising customer acquisition ...

How two entrepreneurs turned personal hardship into sweet, sugar-free success

Ashley Lechman|Published

What began as a side hustle born out of personal and financial hardship in a small ninth-floor apartment in Pretoria, has grown into a beverage brand now stocked ...

Mushfiqoh Samodien of Aspire Solutions: breaking barriers and empowering women in tech

Ashley Lechman|Published

From being recognised as one of the Top Women in Tech to mentoring the next generation of leaders, Mushfiqoh Samodien has transformed Aspire Solutions into a hub ...

Travel Generation: building Africa’s youth travel movement

Ashley Lechman|Published

Young South Africans are redefining travel through affordability and access. Shirley Phiri, founder of Travel Generation, is proving that you don’t need deep pockets ...

WhatsApp is the connective tissue South African businesses can no longer ignore

Staff Reporter|Published

With up to 96% of South African internet users active on WhatsApp, experts say businesses must integrate the platform into their customer engagement strategies or ...

Boardwalk executive chef Willie Mcotoyi honours Heritage Day with authentic South African cuisine

Ashley Lechman|Published

Boardwalk Hotel’s executive chef Willie Mcotoyi celebrated Heritage Day by showcasing traditional South African dishes made with fresh local ingredients, blending ...

Chef Lebo Phala celebrates Heritage Day by reclaiming African food culture through fine dining

Ashley Lechman|Published

Pretoria based chef Lebo Phala used Heritage Day to highlight the power of indigenous cuisine. Through HL Culinary she reimagined traditional African dishes and ...