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A story of innovation: Behind Shoprite’s R5 toiletries

A story of innovation: Behind Shoprite’s R5 toiletries

Source: Supplied. Gideon Galloway, founder and chief executive officer of the King Price Financial Services group.

From startup dreams to industry leader: King Price’s remarkable rise

By Gideon Galloway 5 Jun 2025

Cake Canteen - born out of ‘collaboration over competition’

Cake Canteen - born out of ‘collaboration over competition’

By Evan-Lee Courie 19 Mar 2024

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7 Business trends your SME can leverage in 2026

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Impact in the township economy comes from long-term commitment and relationships

Edge Growth Impact in the township economy comes from long-term commitment and relationships

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Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

SME South Africa Why South African SMEs are switching to Sage Accounting

9 Dec 2025

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Our Salad Mix Maverix calls on African founders to reclaim profit through clarity, structure and insight

9 Dec 2025

Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

Northlink College Northlink TVET College marks a defining milestone in entrepreneurial development

8 Dec 2025

Tech Startups urged to attend the 2026 SME South Africa Funding Summit

Startup.Africa Tech Startups urged to attend the 2026 SME South Africa Funding Summit

5 Dec 2025

Co-spacing: A strategic catalyst for SMME growth in a changing world

Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation Co-spacing: A strategic catalyst for SMME growth in a changing world

4 Dec 2025

SME Funding Summit returns for second year

SME South Africa SME Funding Summit returns for second year

2 Dec 2025

Youth Innovators in KwaZulu-Natal tackle urban and community challenges

The Noise Factory Youth Innovators in KwaZulu-Natal tackle urban and community challenges

2 Dec 2025

Innovator Trust WIT Awards 2025: Shaping the growth of female-owned SMME's building the future

The Innovator Trust Innovator Trust WIT Awards 2025: Shaping the growth of female-owned SMME's building the future

2 Dec 2025

Celebrating the entrepreneurs keeping South Africa moving

JNPR Celebrating the entrepreneurs keeping South Africa moving

26 Nov 2025

Why in-person networking still matters for business owners

Business Partners Limited Why in-person networking still matters for business owners

26 Nov 2025

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Appetite SA makes a mark on global stage

Appetite SA makes a mark on global stage

2 Oct 2023

#StartupStory: Imizizi Evolution, a newly launched venture builder

#StartupStory: Imizizi Evolution, a newly launched venture builder

Imran Salie 29 Sep 2023

#BehindtheSelfie: Adam Shapiro, CEO at Autopilot Workflow Solutions

#BehindtheSelfie: Adam Shapiro, CEO at Autopilot Workflow Solutions

Lindsey Schutters 15 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Alex Schmid, founder of Contro.

#YouthMonth: A vision for informed choices in sexual and reproductive health

Katja Hamilton 5 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Jun 2023

#StartupStory: Disrupting the status quo

#StartupStory: Disrupting the status quo

Karabo Ledwaba 16 May 2023

#StartupStory: Eagle Intelligent Health, connecting patients with doctors virtually

#StartupStory: Eagle Intelligent Health, connecting patients with doctors virtually

Imran Salie 9 May 2023

#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Apr 2023

Get to know the minds behind luxury fashion rental boutique Closet Runway

Get to know the minds behind luxury fashion rental boutique Closet Runway

Aa-isha Hassiem 12 Apr 2023

#StartupStory: How Wise Move is modernising the moving process with digital technology

#StartupStory: How Wise Move is modernising the moving process with digital technology

Sindy Peters 12 Apr 2023

#StartupStory: Bi-me - An insurtech platform built for South African small businesses

#StartupStory: Bi-me - An insurtech platform built for South African small businesses

Imran Salie 13 Mar 2023

Corium Skincare founder Vuyi Zondi. Source: Supplied

How a hobby turned into a successful business for Corium Skincare's Vuyi Zondi

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 6 Mar 2023

Mandisi Ads founder Mandisi Maqetuka | image supplied

#StartupStory: Mandisi Ads maximises the potent artistry of OOH advertising

Imran Salie 23 Feb 2023

Marko Stavrou is one of Africa's top teenage entrepreneurs, Gen Z speakers, and podcast hosts. Image supplied by Marko Stavrou.

#StartupStory: Meet Marko Stavrou, the 18-year-old co-founder of HustlersGlobal and Stavrou Consulting

Evan-Lee Courie 7 Dec 2022

Rentoza co-founder Mishaan Ratan | image supplied

#StartupStory: Online store Rentoza looks to revolutionise product ownership in SA

Imran Salie 29 Nov 2022

Sudhir 'Banzai' Matai, founder of Double Apex | image supplied

#StartupStory: Double Apex - seasoned journo builds his own online automotive news platform

Imran Salie 29 Nov 2022

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#StartupStory: EVOO brand Lets O'Live aspires to be a household name

Robin Fredericks 28 Nov 2022

Zimi Charge founder and CEO Michael Maas | image supplied

#StartupStory: Zimi Charge speeds up EV charging infrastructure accessibility in SA

Imran Salie 31 Oct 2022

Sky Internet SA founder Lorna Mlonzi | image supplied

#StartupStory: Sky Internet - a new ISP looking to help connect SA townships

Imran Salie 19 Oct 2022

Zamokuhle Thwala, the CEO and co-founder of AgriKool

#StartupStory: AgriKool, driving down costs for consumers, increasing profits for farmers

Robin Fredericks 26 Sep 2022

#StartupStory: Budding local tea brand captures essence of Cape fynbos

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 13 Sep 2022

Kegan Peffer, CEO of Adoozy | image supplied

#StartupStory: Adoozy Power, Africa's first power bank rental network

Imran Salie 2 Sep 2022

Godiragetse Mogajane | image supplied

#StartupStory: Delivery Ka Speed - A township fast-food delivery service

Imran Salie 18 Jul 2022

Matome Motalane, MD at Mangau Animal Feeds

#StartupStory: Producing healthy food for both animals and people with Mangau Animal Feeds

Robin Fredericks 14 Jul 2022

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#StartupStory: Petite French & Co. - a proudly local luxury lifestyle brand for dogs

Lauren Hartzenberg 13 Jul 2022

Kwanele Tshabalala | image supplied

#StartupStory: Solving the world's parking space problem with ParkUpp

Imran Salie 24 Jun 2022

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