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Poor franchisee support threatens growth, jobs and royalties across South Africa

Franchising

Poor franchisee support threatens growth, jobs and royalties across South Africa

Larry Hodes 18 Jun 2026

SA's franchising sector must close performance gaps to see inclusive growth

Franchising

SA's franchising sector must close performance gaps to see inclusive growth

17 Jun 2026

Reflection on the aspirations and voices of young people in South Africa

Youth Month

Reflection on the aspirations and voices of young people in South Africa

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 17 Jun 2026

Supplied image: Thembi Chagonda, joint CEO of Global Business Solutions

Youth Employment

SA needs jobs, not promises this Youth Month

Thembi Chagonda 15 Jun 2026

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Standard Bank to finance Africa’s renewable energy boom

10 Jun 2026

Building businesses. Transforming futures

SMEs

Building businesses. Transforming futures

Issued by SAICA 4 Jun 2026

Sydney Mbhele, group chief marketing & corporate affairs officer at Absa, talks about the shifts in marketing in banking (Image supplied)

Marketing

#BehindtheMarketer | Absa’s Sydney Mbhele: Trust and relevance will decide future banking winners

Danette Breitenbach 4 Jun 2026

Economy

Ramaphosa: R1tn build starts now—but oil shock threatens costs

3 Jun 2026

Woolworths names 15 winners of its 2026 Youth Makers competition

ESG

Woolworths names 15 winners of its 2026 Youth Makers competition

1 Jun 2026

Source: Reuters.

Banking

AfDB expects Africa's economic growth to slow to 4.2% due to the Middle East crisis

Duncan Miriri 27 May 2026

The next phase of transformation: Where policy, power and progress collide

Events & Conferencing

The next phase of transformation: Where policy, power and progress collide

Issued by Topco Media 26 May 2026

Oil containers at the Port of Fujairah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Image credit: Reuters/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

Mining

It’s bleak street in SA mining as rising fuel price starts to take its toll

Maroefah Smith 22 May 2026

Cape Town, Zimbabwe and Namibia form strategic partnership to boost regional tourism value

Tourism

Cape Town, Zimbabwe and Namibia form strategic partnership to boost regional tourism value

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 18 May 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

From disruption to opportunity: Africa’s path through global uncertainty

Refilwe Mokate and Zoya Sisulu 14 May 2026

SA, Mauritius sign tourism MoU to boost connectivity and skills

Tourism

SA, Mauritius sign tourism MoU to boost connectivity and skills

14 May 2026

SA targets rail and port growth to strengthen exports

Logistics & Transport

SA targets rail and port growth to strengthen exports

13 May 2026

BONDay sets the tone for ATI 2026

Tourism

BONDay sets the tone for ATI 2026

11 May 2026

Redesigning informal trade: From survival to sustainable growth

SMEs

Redesigning informal trade: From survival to sustainable growth

Warren Hewitt, Issued by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership 11 May 2026

702 MTN Small Business Awards winner announcement

Radio & Audio

702 MTN Small Business Awards winner announcement

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 29 Apr 2026

SA’s Draft AI policy: What it means and what comes next

4th Industrial Revolution

SA’s Draft AI policy: What it means and what comes next

Peter Grealy, Leanne Mostert, Wendy Tembedza, Karl Blom, Aalia Manie 23 Apr 2026

Logistics & Transport

Ride-hailing emerges as key income stream for South Africans, report finds

22 Apr 2026

Sedfa backs Africa’s next generation of digital businesses at Converge Africa 2026

SMEs

Sedfa backs Africa’s next generation of digital businesses at Converge Africa 2026

Issued by Converge Africa 17 Apr 2026

Image source: Josh Sorenson from

Primary & Secondary Education

KwaZulu-Natal launches tech initiative to boost digital learning in rural schools

15 Apr 2026

Small business to come to the fore at LED Summit

Entrepreneurship

Small business to come to the fore at LED Summit

15 Apr 2026

Image source: DC Studio from

Legislation & Regulation

Draft AI policy approved for publication for public comment

2 Apr 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

SA-Tied phase III: Bridging research and policy for Southern Africa's economic growth

26 Mar 2026

Two-wheeler mobility set to redefine last-mile delivery in SA

Retail Services

Two-wheeler mobility set to redefine last-mile delivery in SA

24 Mar 2026

How e-commerce is transforming the retail, media and ICT landscape in SA

E-commerce

How e-commerce is transforming the retail, media and ICT landscape in SA

Lungelo Dlamini 23 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Fuel prices drive inflation dip: February 2026 CPI falls to 3.0%

20 Mar 2026

8 days to South Africa’s premier sustainability forum: Engage directly with ministers and industry leaders

ESG & Sustainability

8 days to South Africa’s premier sustainability forum: Engage directly with ministers and industry leaders

Issued by Topco Media 17 Mar 2026

Ramaphosa outlines plan to transform SA’s transport network

Transport

Ramaphosa outlines plan to transform SA’s transport network

17 Mar 2026

Shipping

Inside South Africa’s most overlooked franchise opportunity

Issued by Fastway Couriers 4 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

South Africa's economic reforms bear fruit with 5th consecutive growth quarter

10 Mar 2026

Collaborative strategies needed to unlock SA's franchising potential

Franchising

Collaborative strategies needed to unlock SA's franchising potential

10 Mar 2026

Aviation

AfDB launches Africa-wide aviation investment platform

6 Mar 2026

Unilever supports 315 SA youth with employment through Yes partnership

CSI & Philanthropy

Unilever supports 315 SA youth with employment through Yes partnership

Issued by Unilever South Africa 3 Mar 2026

Collaboration is what? Fundamental to achieving inclusive growth in South African mining

Mining

Collaboration is what? Fundamental to achieving inclusive growth in South African mining

Shamiso Chideme and Richard Pfaff 2 Mar 2026

Transforming township economies: The digital future of SA's SME retailers

Informal Retailing

Transforming township economies: The digital future of SA's SME retailers

26 Feb 2026

Nothing like a crisis: Integrating private and public systems

Primary & Secondary Education

Nothing like a crisis: Integrating private and public systems

Linda Meyer and Patrick Fish, Issued by Waterfall School of Business 25 Feb 2026

LeanTechnovations launches AI push for SA’s small businesses

Entrepreneurship

LeanTechnovations launches AI push for SA’s small businesses

25 Feb 2026

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Budget Speech

#Budget2026: Major tax breaks announced - what you need to know

Katja Hamilton 25 Feb 2026

Source: Pexels.

Education & Training

#Budget2026: The case for financial health education in South Africa

Nelo P. Spies 25 Feb 2026

Empowering SMBs Is SA’s shortcut to 3 million jobs

SMEs

Empowering SMBs Is SA’s shortcut to 3 million jobs

Jordaan Burger 24 Feb 2026

Supplied image: Chad Moses, the Executive Head of Reddam House Umhlanga

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Reddam's Chad Moses: How digital confidence, entrepreneurship and accessible tools are reshaping learning

Chad Moses 24 Feb 2026

Vital importance of quality assurance in higher education: How partnerships drive excellence in Africa

Higher Education

Vital importance of quality assurance in higher education: How partnerships drive excellence in Africa

Issued by Waterfall School of Business 19 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: The role of Black-owned SMEs in transforming South African mining

Mining

#MiningIndaba: The role of Black-owned SMEs in transforming South African mining

Maroefah Smith 19 Feb 2026

Source: Flickr/GovernmentZA; SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Economy

Budget 2026: Any surprises — or more of the same?

17 Feb 2026

Source: Pexels.

Infrastructure & Utilities

#Sona2026: How infrastructure and SME support aim to transform South Africa's economic landscape

16 Feb 2026