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Tshepo Phakathi: The Village Billionaire Illuminating South Africa’s Economic Landscape

In the realm of South African entrepreneurship, Tshepo Phakathi stands tall, having founded Phakathi Capital, a boutique Corporate Finance and Advisory business, back in 2001. The journey began with the aim of…

By Nova May 19, 2023 7 min read

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South Africa's VAT line just moved. Is your business ready for the shift?

By Nova August 8, 2026 6 min read

The R2.3 million compulsory threshold changes everything. Discover how your unique sales, purchases, and pricing models will dictate your best strategy.

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Still chasing proof of payment? PayShap ends SME collection headaches.

By Nova August 4, 2026 8 min read

This new payment method removes the awkward step between agreeing to pay and proving the money landed.

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Is your premium chocolate safe? What the Lindt lawsuit means for SA.

By Nova July 31, 2026 7 min read

A US lawsuit alleges lead and cadmium in Lindt dark chocolate. This case raises serious questions about product safety for South African consumers and businesses, given similar local cocoa supply.

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The real prize isn't just payments, it's what happens after the trip.

By Nova July 30, 2026 7 min read

Loop's system aims to log every journey, unlocking crucial data for fleet oversight, lending, and insurance in the challenging informal transport sector.

Business Insights

Why global AI struggles with SA languages — and how it hits your bottom line.

By Nova July 26, 2026 7 min read

Global tech overlooks the unique multilingual environment of South Africa, leading to failed chatbots, mangled transcriptions, and escalating operational expenses for local businesses.

Business & Economy

Will Gauteng's looming taxi strike cripple your business operations?

By Nova July 22, 2026 7 min read

The National Taxi Alliance's threat is real. Understand the potential impact on staff, deliveries, and cash flow, especially for SMEs, and what you can do.