In 2024, the bank launched support programmes for township entrepreneurs in Soweto (Gauteng), Umlazi (Kwa-Zulu Natal) and Khayelitsha (Western Cape). “SMEs are vital to the South African economy, yet many struggle to survive
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A group of eight township furniture makers have between them created 42 jobs and generated a turnover of R2 million since joining a two-year entrepreneurial development programme. The group graduated from the programme
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Discover What Major Chemicals Customers are looking for in Future Suppliers The Durban Chemicals Cluster (DCC) recently launched its groundbreaking Origin8 programme, designed to drive localisation and enable transformation in the South African
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A wonderful and joyous day was had by over 800 township business owners and members of NTHA on 28 August at the iconic Chief’s House in Meadowlands as we celebrated Women’s Month. Guests
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INO-Biodiesel has been announced as the 2024 IWISA No 1 Community Champion of Gauteng! Facing stiff competition from deserving finalists across the region, Mahlatse Mamaila, the social entrepreneur behind INO-Biodiesel returns home equipped
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Photo Caption: The top 3 winners from last year’s competition. Left to right: Thozama Sikiti, 3rd place winner; Sizwe Nzima, 1st place winner; Colin Mkosi with his co-worker, 2nd place winners. Premier, the
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The upcoming Township Economies Conference and Expo has a focus towards “Revitalising Township Economies: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact.” This event aims to highlight the transformative potential of township economies in South Africa, emphasising
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By Peter Ludi, Business Development Executive at redPanda Software A point of sale, commonly referred to as POS, is a vital cornerstone of any retail business, regardless of whether it sells products or
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By Janice Scheckter, CEO, KasiKonnect.online Township economic transformation is cited in several notable publications as one of the key growth drivers for South Africa’s economic growth. In reality, however, it remains a lost
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Most people think of their grandmothers as sweet, unassuming ladies who bake, knit, and who love to spoil kids with too much pocket money. The reality, however, is that they are the unsung
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