Africa needs more than new businesses. It needs viable enterprises to survive
Across Africa, much of the discussion about entrepreneurship centres on how to create more businesses, attract ...
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LONG READ : Zimbabwe’s SME Reform Could Be Its Most Consequential Economic Bet Yet
When Zimbabwe's Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development convened the country's first ...
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South African startups deliver stronger returns as venture capital ecosystem matures, report says
South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is showing signs of increased maturity, with new research indicating that ...
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South Africa Private Credit Fund Seeks to Expand SME Financing Through Cape Town Stock Exchange Listing
South Africa has taken another step towards diversifying its business financing landscape following the listing of ...
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Corporate Inertia Creates New Frontier for Zimbabwe’s Young Entrepreneurs
Zimbabwe’s rapidly changing consumer landscape is creating unprecedented opportunities for a new generation of entrepreneurs, even ...
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High logistics costs constrain Kenyan SMEs in accessing African markets
Small and medium sized enterprises in Kenya are facing persistent structural barriers that limit their participation ...
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Africa’s Next Move: Leveraging Diaspora Power for Jobs and Innovation
In 2025, the world is shifting beneath Africa’s feet. The return of Donald Trump to the ...
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South Africa to Host Inaugural Global Ministerial Meeting on SMEs
South Africa will host the inaugural Global Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Ministerial Meeting from 22 ...
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