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1 week ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn
Finfind has released the highly anticipated South African MSME Access to Finance Report 2025 in partnership with African Bank. The report reveals that MSMEs continue to face significant barriers to accessing the finance that they need to grow. Darlene Menzies, CEO of Finfind, notes that if South Africa is serious about job creation, everyone must invest in the efforts to support businesses that are creating jobs.
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1 week ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn
eThekwini Municipality is showing its support for SMMEs through their Economic Development programmes and Planning Unit (EDP&PU). The eThekwini Furniture Cluster (EFC) SME Accelerator Programme is just another example of it. Now it’s furniture manufacturers’ time to shine. The eThekwini Furniture Cluster (EFC) SME Accelerator Programme creates meaningful opportunities for Black-owned furniture and homeware businesses in South Africa.
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1 week ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn
Goat farming is popular for many reasons. For starters, it’s a hardy creature that obtains market weight relatively quickly. Furthermore, it’s in demand as a meat, fibre and dairy product in the form of goat’s milk and cheese. Fetching between R 38 – R 58 per kilogram in May 2025, aspiring or established farmers can venture into goat production.
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1 week ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn
The courier that’s making an impact in the lives of SMEs across South Africa started a decade ago as a response to the needs of their customers. PAXI from PEP launched in 2015 as a document transportation service for Unisa students. But this quickly grew when clients begged for more. Today, it is a fully fledged courier service. PAXI claims to be one of South Africa’s most convenient and affordable parcel delivery services. It boasts 2800 points where parcels can be sent, collected and delivered.
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2 weeks ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn
The SMEgo Business Bundle subscription comes with various benefits to help you run your business effectively. Being a business owner comes with a load of tasks and responsibilities. This includes keeping up with compliance, managing finances, streamlining payroll, and finding customers. It’s a lot, especially when you’re a one-man team. That’s where the SMEgo Business Bundle comes in. It is built for growing businesses.
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2 weeks ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn
Recently, there have been various regulatory changes to legislation that businesses need to heed. Two of the upgrades that need to be on your radar include updates to the POPI Act and the welcoming of the AML and CTF Amendment Bill. All legislation can be seen as live documents. They outline who is supposed to follow which rules under what circumstances and why. They also need to be updated regularly to ensure that they remain relevant to the intricate dynamics of society.
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2 weeks ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Omega Fumba |Maryna Steyn
Securing funding is a significant milestone for any entrepreneur. However, the real challenge begins post-investment, when strategic planning and execution are crucial to ensure sustainable growth and investor satisfaction. Thoughtful capital allocation is essential. This ensures that resources are strategically allocated to address immediate operational needs while concurrently progressing towards long-term objectives.
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2 weeks ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn
South African apparel manufacturers operate within a vibrant yet demanding fashion landscape. Having to constantly navigate resource constraints while striving for a competitive edge is no easy feat. The strategic adoption of technology has shifted from being a luxury to a fundamental requirement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking operational efficiency, cost reduction, and the ability to adapt to shifting consumer preferences.
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2 weeks ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn
Post-pandemic, South Africa has seen more and more people working from home. In fact, there has even been an increase in freelancers entering the gig economy. As of 2025, in the country is estimated to be two million. Fuelled by unavoidable retrenchments, economic instability and more individuals seeking improved work-life balance, the gig economy has fired up in recent years.
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2 weeks ago | 
smesouthafrica.co.za | Maryna Steyn
In a country where braai culture reigns supreme, and meat is often the centrepiece of every plate, one founder dared to bring seafood to the township. Meet Zamosi Ngomane, the creative force behind Moz Deli Foods. For Zamosi, cooking started as a personal form of therapy. “I used to cook for my family and neighbours whenever I was stressed,” he says. However, what began as comfort quickly turned into a calling.
