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,...
South Africans love a good rags-to-riches story and few are as heartwarming as that of Nelia “Yaya” Ngulube. By day, she’s a nanny caring for two...
Gauteng MEC slams Orange Farm convenience store arson as community reels A newly revamped Orange Farm convenience store has been reduced to ashes in what authorities...
From WesBank to FNB Business, the seasoned executive is taking the reins at a time when business banking is ready for disruption. South Africa’s banking world...
Community group demands urgent reform to level the playing field for township entrepreneurs In the heart of South Africa’s townships, spaza shops aren’t just convenience stores,...
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....
As the Post Office crumbles, thousands of workers are being retrenched. Now, all eyes are on Takealot to deliver hope. For thousands of South Africans who...
‘Totally Unworkable’: Tavern Owners Push Back on New Smoking Laws From job losses to corruption risks, small businesses say SA’s proposed smoking ban could do more...
Spaza Shop Support Fund: Inside the safeguards, systems, and politics of township entrepreneurship funding The South African government’s R100,000 Spaza Shop Support Fund was launched to...
With a series of roadshows designed to empower spaza shop owners throughout the metro, the City of Johannesburg is getting started right away. These events, which...