entrepreneurs

US Ambassador and Consul General praise South Africans’ can-do attitude

By Gershwin Wanneburg   “Preach!” a man shouted in a thick southern American drawl.   The setting was the seventh floor of the Wesgro offices on Cape Town’s...

The Evolution of the Spaza Shop

By Kagiso Bonoko   Spaza shops are the small street corner grocery shops or supermarket outlets, predominately found in South Africa’s Black populated areas or townships....

The 9th Annual Green Youth Indaba inspires a culture of sustainability

As the official marketing and reputation management agency of South Africa, Brand South Africa has a mandate to build the country's brand reputation and...

Pathfinders continues to empower young township entrepreneurs

By Kagiso Bonoko   Founded in 2019 by the visionary Glenda Setshedi, Pathfinders has emerged as a beacon of hope and empowerment for young township entrepreneurs....

Amazon’s launch in South Africa reinforces the country’s position as an investor-friendly destination

The recent launch of Amazon.co.za in South Africa goes far beyond providing customers in the country with a new online experience. While retail and...

Celebrating 30 Years of Democracy: Reflecting on South Africa’s Journey

This year’s Freedom Day, on 27 April, marks the 30th anniversary of democracy in South Africa. On this day in 1994, many South Africans...

From brain drain to brain gain

From brain drain to brain gain   Why South African expats are returning home   Globally, the migration of people living in other countries, rather than their country...

Empowering township youth through software development skills

According to tech landscape experts, 500 billion devices will be connected to the internet globally by 2030. With this prediction alone, the demand for...

A celebration of entrepreneurial stars at the 2nd National Presidential SMMEs & Co-operatives Awards...

Many people wonder unto themselves, what would the South African economic landscape look like without the brave people who go off the beaten path...

KZN Youth and aspiring entrepreneurs excel in the Play Your Part Ignite pitching session

While economic challenges in the country remain, the strong entrepreneurial spirit of South African youth remains more prevalent and propelling entrepreneurs in the right...