StartUp Magazine South Africa

SA SMMEs Survive for Decades but Struggle to Create More Jobs, Report Finds

SA SMMEs Survive for Decades but Struggle to Create More Jobs, Report Finds. Almost one third of surveyed South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have been operating for more than 20 years, but…

The Coocoo Club: From a Suburban Garden to a Business Inspired by Birdlife

Restio: The Design Lessons Behind a South African Furniture Brand

Truly Yours: The Brand-Building Lessons Behind a More Thoughtful Approach to Fashion

Moxie Kids Craft Box: The Brand-Building Lessons Behind Fuss-Free Creativity

10 Signs Your SA Business Is Stagnating

Running a business in South Africa’s fast-changing economy is no easy task. While launching a business is a major achievement, keeping it growing is where the real challenge lies. Many entrepreneurs miss the warning signs…

4 Mistakes You’re Making In Your Business Pitch

10 Mistakes South African Entrepreneurs Make in Business Model Innovation

10 Signs Your South African Business Is Lacking Effective Leadership

10 Mistakes South African Entrepreneurs Make in International Expansion

Injini Opens AI Venture Builder for African Edtech Founders

Injini Opens AI Venture Builder for African Edtech Founders. Injini has launched an eight-month AI for Education Venture Builder and Incubation Programme to help early-stage African edtech founders develop artificial intelligence solutions aimed at addressing…

Shell Opens 2026 LiveWire Applications to Help South African SMEs

Iwisa No.1 Marks 70 Years With Designer Search for South African Creatives

Bolt Launches R50,000 Grant Initiative for South African Women Entrepreneurs

Snowflake Expands Rising Stars Competition to Empower More Baking Entrepreneurs

Land Bank Pauses New Blended Finance Applications as Demand Exceeds Funding

Land Bank Pauses New Blended Finance Applications as Demand Exceeds Funding. The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) has temporarily paused new applications for its Blended Finance Scheme (BFS) after demand…

R6.7bn Formula 1 Circuit Proposed for Western Cape With 2031 Target

Converse Pulls Ads After Backlash Over Images Compared to KKK and Lynching

Thatiso Dube Reveals the Hardest Product to Master in the GALXBOY Catalogue

Pick n Pay Names Woolworths Food Executive Spencer Sonn as CEO-Designate

10 Ways AI Can Give South African Startups a Competitive Edge

10 Ways AI Can Give South African Startups a Competitive Edge. Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new opportunities for businesses to automate tasks, analyse information and improve how they engage with customers. For South African…

10 Practical Ways SA SMEs Can Strengthen Cash Flow

Scaling Signals: Ten Signs Your Small Business Is Ready to Grow

Networking Tactics That Can Help South African Entrepreneurs Stand Out

10 Key High-Growth Industries In South Africa

Thatiso Dube Reveals the Hardest Product to Master in the GALXBOY Catalogue

When people think of GALXBOY, the mind immediately jumps to signature graphics, statement hoodies, and high-demand streetwear that sells out within hours. But as the brand has scaled into a massive retail empire—boasting 18 flagship stores,…

Apple Introduces iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable iPhone

R15.9 Million Newlands Penthouse Sale Sets New Southern Suburbs Apartment Record

Volkswagen Expands South African EV Line-up with Launch of Plug-In Hybrid Caravelle

Sabi Sabi Unveils Sandringham Reserve in Greater Kruger