Hydroponics in a City Setting Our cities are experiencing a welcome paradigm shift, propelled by creative thinkers and doers who refuse to be stopped. Andile Matukane is one such agent of transformation; she originally wanted to be a dentist but now works in agriculture. What sets her apart is not her youth or her...
Nowadays, work is more of a process than a place to go. We owe a debt of gratitude to three South Africans working in the UK at present for giving us this timely and valuable piece of information. Working from home has become more popular than the standard 9-to-5 office job. Michelle Botha on...
Vereeniging, Gauteng native and 27-year-old entrepreneur Refiloe Mohono has turned her experience with foot sweat into a profitable business. The cosmetics industry may very well be turned upside down by this breakthrough. Many of us experience the common occurrence of perspiring feet and may dismiss it as nothing more than an irritation. Mohono and...
South Africa’s music festivals have long been celebrated for their dynamic performances and eclectic crowd, bringing together music lovers from across the continent and beyond. As an e-commerce entrepreneur, this vibrant sector offers an exciting opportunity, particularly in the realm of VIP experiences. More and more festival-goers are seeking exclusive access and privileges, bringing...
A new empire is being built, one chair at a time, in the vast territories of Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge. Christine Mgiba, a formidable entrepreneur who comes from a family of successful business people, has carved out a special place for herself in the furniture industry while gradually destroying preconceptions and motivating a new generation of...
Venture capital (VC) investments are spreading throughout an ever-widening swath of Africa, with South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya serving as epicentres. African Venture Capital: A Global Frontrunner In 2021, African tech startups closed deals worth three times as much as in 2020, according to data supplied by Partech, an investment platform for tech...
As the rest of the world moves online, it has become increasingly common for younger people in South Africa to make financial transactions using their mobile devices. You may talk to your pals, check your bank account and browse social media all from the ease of your mobile device among the country’s young people...
When life hands you lemons, you can either make lemonade or a wonderful kota. Faith Maringa, who majored in human resource management at Tshwane University of Technology, favors the latter option. Since Maringa established her own business, Dokodela’s Corner, in 2021, it has become a hot topic. While looking for a job in her...
Mavis Maluleka’s Muffins Mavis Maluleka’s thriving muffin business is a shining example of entrepreneurship in Limpopo. She had been living off a monthly government subsidy of R350, but she was able to use that small amount to launch a business that now nets over R400 per day. What is Maluleka’s secret to success? A...