On the Ground

E7.3 billion to be unlocked to support African companies

African businesses have been thrown a financial lifeline. By Khulile ThwalaInvestment by businesses across Africa most impacted by trade and supply chain challenges will be supported by a new targeted…

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16 black-owned SA wine brands to shine in New York

South African wines will be competing in a competition in New York. By Bongiwe Zwane-MasekoAbout 16 black-owned South African wine brands will showcase their finest blends at the Vinexpo America…

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Women entrepreneurs to reignite their energy

Women entrepreneurs have made their mark and forced the world to take notice. By Bongiwe Zwane-Maseko“Today’s women entrepreneurs chase no one, need no validation, and handle their business like a…

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AfDB pledges E7.1m towards the development of African companies

African Development Bank (AfBD)By Bahle GamaOver E7.1 million (US$390 000) will be injected by the African Development Bank (AfBD) towards the development of African companies.AfDB has partnered with African Hidden…

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Reducing risks in business

Businesses have to implement numerous ideas to mitigate risks associated with being an entrepreneur By Zamantolo FakudzeBusiness owners face several known and unknown risks that could derail our growth. Having…

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Council putting together bylaws for improving public transport operations in Mbabane

By Khulile ThwalaThe Municipal Council of Mbabane is in the process of creating bylaws that will improve public transport operations and traffic management within the Mbabane urban boundary.This follows major…

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Reinvesting In Your Business

By Zamantolo FakudzeYou are probably familiar with the phrase “you have to spend money to make money”. Although it seems like a cliche saying, it’s true. You do need to…

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Smart Borders – expediting service delivery 

By Bongiwe Zwane-Maseko One of the biggest concerns for most travellers passing through our borders is the process of declaring goods and the paperwork that comes with it. For many, it…

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Building youth entrepreneurship in Eswatini 

By Dumi Jere In August, Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto was declared the winner of last week’s presidential election. President-elect Ruto, 55, ran the campaign as a champion of the poor.…

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Brewing feud among Mbabane taxi operators 

By Bahle GamaPermitted taxi operators are threatening to put off all illegally operating taxis from the streets as they are threatening the survival of their business. Understandably, removing pirating taxis…

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