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|  | DOV GIRNUN It's been a tough 18 months for South Africa's entrepreneurs. Out of the frying pan of the sluggish economy, into the fire of the Covid-19 pandemic...read |
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 | Google has renewed its commitment to growing Africa's startup ecosystem with the announcement of three new programmes to bolster African innovation and female entrepreneurship... Read |
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| |  | MIRANDA LUSIBA For the past few weeks, I have been listening to both political and economic analysts to try and understand how bad this situation is. Some analysts have deemed the state of youth unemployment in SA as not only dire, but as one of the pandemics along with gender-based violence (GBV), Covid-19 and others... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY XNEELO We asked Heavy Chef's Fred Roed to explain when - and how - to pivot your business model. Here's what he had to say... Read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Zambia born former banker, author and entrepreneur Edwin Ngwane has created a platform that gives consultants, freelancers, unemployed graduates, semi-skilled and skilled individuals access to markets... Read |
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 | MORNE CRONJE For business owners searching for growth, franchising the business affords the opportunity to expand to new locations and grow the brand and revenue, notes FNB's head of franchising... Read |
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 | Over the course of the year, 2020 has forced businesses to change the way that they do things - whether through promoting greater entrepreneurial thinking and innovation in the workplace... Read |
| Funding |
 | TYLER POSTHUMUS Before applying for finance, business owners should get their accounting and tax affairs in order to fully understand the financial performance and position of their business.... Read |
 | The combined funding strategy attracted over 1,500 investors from more than 20 countries, culminating in one of the largest ever edtech Series A fundraises in Africa... Read |
 | The Small Enterprise Finance Agency is also hosting a webinar on 22 June for young entrepreneurs on how to access funding. Here's how to register... Read |
 | Simphiwe Mkhize is the first of four entrepreneurs to win a R20,000 loan from Bridgement, in partnership with the Slow Fund... Read |
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 | ZAMATHIYANE MTHIYANE A great deal of attention has been given to juristic entities' compliance with Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (PoPIA)... Read |
| Small and Medium-sized Enterprises |
 | ISSUED BY CYRIL RAMAPHOSA FOUNDATION Clichéd as it may be, the proverb about 'teaching a man to fish' still holds water now more than ever, especially for small business owners... Read |
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 | JASON MELLOW If the last year has taught us anything, it's that the world is unpredictable and we are in charge of our own wellbeing. This is a lesson that young people in particular need to take to heart... Read |
 | Following a pre-Series A round of $3m, Webrock and Healthforce will be taking the cutting-edge technology behind the second most downloaded doctor app in Europe, Doktor.se, to Africa... Read |
| Starting Up |
 | ISSUED BY THE INNOVATOR TRUST The Innovator Trust has announced the launch of an exciting initiative aimed at upskilling 1,000 young people across South Africa, with the financial literacy knowledge they need to thrive in the modern-day economy... Read |
 | ISSUED BY THE INNOVATOR TRUST The Innovator Trust has announced the launch of a new incubation programme targeted at young, startup entrepreneurs in the ICT sector... Read |
 | ALLON RAIZ Raizcorp CEO Allon Raiz has identified a number of pitching techniques critical to attracting investors and funders looking to back small businesses... Read |
 | ALAN SHANNON Alan Shannon, an executive of small business services at Nedbank, shares a few highlights from the Essential Guide for Small-business Owners... Read |
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 | DHESIGEN NAIDOO The Vaal water system is not only the lifeblood of Gauteng, it is one of the most strategic water assets in the country, on this African continent and a water management area of global significance... Read |
 | BRIAN BENZA A 1,098 carat diamond believed to be the third largest gem-quality stone ever to be mined, has been discovered in Botswana, according to a joint venture between Anglo American's De Beers and the government... Read |
 | When South African businesses expand into other African countries there are cross-border tax implications, which can be costly and administratively burdensome if not considered upfront... Read |
 | FRANCIS MUKASA, After civil war forced Samuel Dhol Ayeun to flee South Sudan as a teenager to neighbouring Uganda in 2013, memories of watching friends die of preventable diseases... Read |
 | MTN's service in Nigeria could be disrupted as a result of rising insecurity in different parts of the country... Read |
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 | NICCI BOTHA Katlego Letsoalo is a rising talent in the South African mining industry, and he would like to see is more young people playing a role in the future direction of the sector.... Read |
 | RICHARD RATTUE The alleged loss of some $3.6bn Bitcoin through Africrypt investment company brings home just how risky this asset class truly is... Read |
 | CATHLEN FOURIE For public relations and marketing purposes, having a spokesperson to represent your business is essential... Read |
 | LEBO LETSOALO The African Continental Free Trade Area has the potential to reduce the high joblessness rate that has recently skyrocketed due to the detrimental effects of the Covid-19 pandemic... Read |
 | Negotiations with the manufacturers of Sputnik V and Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines are at an advanced stage... Read |
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