Strategies, industry shifts, and growth insights.
Some companies rose from the ashes of the pandemonium, much like the fabled phoenix from the ashes, as the world’s economies struggled to survive the onslaught of the pandemic. Mustard At Home, a meal delivery service established in London and run by James Durrant, an entrepreneur from South Africa, is one example of this...
In an era of rising environmental concerns and the pressing need to optimize resource usage, one company is poised to transform the way we manage our food supply chains. Meet Spoiler Alert, a groundbreaking venture originating from MIT Sloan is designed to disrupt the norms of food supply, address issues of waste, and contribute...
Welcome to the age of “Silicon Cape,” the bustling world of South African start-ups, where innovation thrives and entrepreneurs are reshaping industries. From the tech-enhanced agricultural fields to the transformative domestic work sector, from the insightful health tech solutions to the streamlined payment systems, and right up to the AI-driven manufacturing sector, these bold...
Small businesses and startups now have access to the single most important innovation needed to compete with multinational enterprises, and it’s completely free. But it’s still early days, and there are no instructions yet. You may count on me to lend a hand. Competition from giant firms with seemingly endless resources has long been...
Several financial technology (FinTech) startups are helping to pave the way for new kinds of financial services in South Africa. Amid this shift, iKhokha takes the lead by offering small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the country a compelling deal. The Problem: Exorbitant Transaction Costs High transaction fees and monthly card machine rental costs...
GreenWish Partners, a renewable energy company committed to promoting sustainable economic growth in Africa, has been a game-changer for Senegal’s energy sector. They recently unveiled a groundbreaking project, the Santhiou Mékhé solar plant, marking an important milestone in the history of West Africa’s renewable energy journey. Setting the Sun on Fossil Fuels GreenWish’s Senergy...
More than half of South Africa’s population is under the age of 30, which may be good news for the country’s future prosperity. However, South Africa has failed to benefit from this population advantage. The main cause of this is a lack of complementary talents. That’s why 60% of its youth (those under the...
In a globally connected world, the effectiveness of a business’s supply chain can mean the difference between profit and loss, growth or stagnation. For small businesses in South Africa, operating on a shoestring budget, this becomes even more critical. Here’s an in-depth look into the world of effective supply chain management and the lean...
The dawn of the digital era has ushered in a myriad of opportunities, one of which includes the ability to establish and operate a profitable home-based business. South Africa, being a hub of budding entrepreneurs, stands as a fertile ground for such ventures. You, as a lifestyle entrepreneur, have the potential to tap into...