Two South African creative entrepreneurs explain how to move from hobby to income, covering startup costs, pricing, customer acquisition, digital sales and the challenges of scaling.
South Africa’s Tourism Growth Exposes an SME Funding Gap
South Africa’s tourism sector is growing, but many SMEs lack the working capital needed to execute contracts. New figures show how payment delays and upfront costs can exclude smaller suppliers.
How Naturals Beauty Is Building a Pan-African Skincare Business
South African skincare company Naturals Beauty says revenue rose about 80% in three years as e-commerce, exports and bespoke product development drove growth.
French Investment in South Africa Reaches R166 Billion, Business France Says
Business France reports R166 billion in French investment in South Africa since 2019, ahead of a Johannesburg forum focused on trade and industrial cooperation.
Zeenab Foods’ ₦45bn commercial paper offer attracts ₦54.4bn in subscriptions
Zeenab Foods’ ₦45 billion hybrid commercial paper offer attracted ₦54.4 billion in subscriptions, with both conventional and non-interest tranches oversubscribed.
Blok launches 50-home TWELVEONB development in Cape Town
Blok has launched TWELVEONB in Cape Town’s Green Point, announcing 50 homes priced from R3.495 million and a completion target of April 2029.
What Would It Take to Bring Nigerian Pension Capital into Healthcare?
A HealthCap Africa roundtable explored how Nigerian pension funds could support healthcare. No capital was pledged, but the discussion highlighted what investable projects need.
Smart Water Heaters Put Preventive Insurance to the Test in South Africa
Nedbank’s connected-geyser programme highlights the potential of preventive insurance. We examine the reported savings, leak interventions and a demand-management trial.
The Revenue Growth Trap: Why African Businesses Must Look Beyond Sales
Higher sales do not always mean a healthier business. Gauthier Befahy explains how African companies can protect profit margins through disciplined pricing, negotiation and better customer understanding.
Verascient Bets on South African Engineers to Make Enterprise AI Work
Following its $1.2 million pre-seed announcement, Verascient’s founders explain why their enterprise AI model combines company knowledge infrastructure with engineers working alongside customers.