Beneath the surface of South Africa’s official economic data lies a bustling, vibrant, and colossal parallel world. It’s the economy of the street vendor, the spaza...
A quiet revolution is unfolding in South Africa’s township economy, and it’s happening one refill at a time. A new grocery trend, powered by Smartfill dispensers,...
Johannesburg’s Luthuli House was the stage for a defining announcement this week as the ANC Youth League lifted the lid on what it calls a “bold...
“You’re Criminalising Poverty” Township Traders Threaten Unrest Over Tobacco Bill Thousands of South Africa’s informal traders say a proposed tobacco law could wipe out their livelihoods...
Pick n Pay’s Warning: South Africa’s ‘Hidden Economy’ Is Changing Retail Forever As the informal economy explodes in South Africa, traditional retailers are scrambling to adapt....
Many Soweto residents are raising red flags over what they describe as unfair financial practices at local spaza shops. The frustration stems from reportedly high card...
South Africa’s small businesses are in a delicate dance with global uncertainty. Since US President Donald Trump reinstated trade tariffs on 2 April, local SMEs have...
South Africa’s informal economy is no longer just a survival mechanism—it’s a booming, R1 trillion powerhouse driving jobs, innovation, and entrepreneurship across townships nationwide. According to...
April brings a mixed bag of economic news for small businesses in South Africa. While some positive measures, like fuel price cuts and financial support for...
As South Africa steadily advances towards a cashless society, the promise of efficiency and convenience comes hand-in-hand with real-world concerns that can’t be ignored. While digital...