South Africa's small businesses are poised for growth in 2026, buoyed by a stabilising economy and improved sentiment. Yet, ...

Corporate incubators are marketed as the ideal boost for small businesses and can be a lifeline, but how effective are they for SMEs really?

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Women-led startups continue to receive a disproportionately small share of venture capital in Africa, even as the continent’s ...

By Vignesh Subramani, Interim Managing Executive of SME Business at Absa Business Banking South Africa heads into 2026 on ...