Informal businesses reduced to rubble | SA SMEs 'not funding-ready'

Sorbet, Bidvest Bank empower woman to franchise ownership

ENTREPRENEURSHIP 27 JAN 26 ALL INDUSTRIES  | PRESS OFFICES  | COMPANIES  | JOBS  | EVENTS  | PEOPLE  | MULTIMEDIA  | SUBMIT NEWS  | ADVERTISE  | LIST COMPANY  | SHARE  | FOLLOW  | MY ACCOUNT  | MY NEWSLETTERS  | SUBSCRIBE  | BROWSE  |  UNSUBSCRIBE How informal businesses are reduced to rubble  read Sorbet and Bidvest Bank empower woman to franchise ownership The programme – a partnership between Sorbet Group and Bidvest Bank – supports Sorbet Citizens from historically disadvantaged backgrounds to transition from employees into franchise ownership... read SMEs not funding-ready despite renewed investor confidence in South Africa Hiten Keshave, CEO of Unconventional CA, says improved conditions do not translate into easier funding access for smaller businesses... read How targeted collaborative support can drive growth in SA's SME sector ISSUED BY EDGE GROWTH Strengthening South Africa’s SME sector through targeted support and innovative funding structures remains vital to driving inclusive economic growth... Read Entrepreneurship South African exporters urged to harness UK trade pact benefits South African businesses are encouraged to leverage five years of tariff savings under the UK-Economic Partnership Agreement. Insights shared at a Cape Town seminar highlight opportunities across agriculture, automotive, and wine exports... Read Calls grow to redesign entrepreneurial ecosystems in the Global South Existing entrepreneurial systems are exclusionary by design, favouring those with access to established networks, capital and inherited norms... Read Small and Medium-sized Enterprises The year of impact: SME South Africa's promise for 2026 ISSUED BY SME SOUTH AFRICA 2025 was a year of immense growth for SME South Africa. It has delivered measurable value to its audience and continues to seek ways to bring even more value... Read Business Nedbank to buy majority stake in Kenya's NCBA for $856m NQOBILE DLUDLA Nedbank offered R13.9bn to buy 66% of Kenya’s NCBA, expanding East Africa presence via cash-and-share deal, retaining NCBA brand and local leadership... Read New Press Offices on Bizcommunity More   |   Join Actorvate Actorvate specialises in Influencer Marketing. We have over 10 years of experience in this industry, making us experts in achieving your brand's objectives. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  Linkedin  |  Facebook Bohemian We specialise in crafting visually stunning design and animation content for conscious brands. Our passion lies in creating work that not only looks great, but also delivers a positive message and inspires change. Contact  |  News  |  VISIT PRESS OFFICE  |  Linkedin FOLLOW US List company List CV List new business List portfolio showcase List profile Submit event Submit gallery Submit job ad Submit new appointment Submit news Submit noticeboard Submit op-ed contribution Home My job ads My events My company My CV Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales and read more about our advertising rates 3rd Floor, 62 Roeland St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa. Tel +27 (0)21 404 1460 © 2026 bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe. Manage subscription. Subscribe. Change email.