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A man poses as he displays the Flutterwave homepage on a mobile phone screen in Abuja, Nigeria. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

Africa venture capital investments dipped slightly in 2022

A man poses as he displays the Flutterwave homepage on a mobile phone screen in Abuja, Nigeria. REUTERS/Afolabi SotundeWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Venture capital investments in Africa dipped slightly to $6.5…

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Businesswoman Nonhlanhla ‘Nhlody’ Dlamini. Picture: Supplied.

‘Nhlody’ turns her passion into a business

Businesswoman Nonhlanhla ‘Nhlody’ Dlamini. Picture: Supplied. By Ntombi MhlongoFor young businesswoman Nonhlanhla ‘Nhlody’ Dlamini, a passion for cooking is what has made her become the proud owner of a fast-growing…

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The Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF) has pledged E600 000 towards the Eswatini Youth Empowerment Programme (EYEP). Picture: Supplied.

PSPF pumps in E600k towards youth empowerment programme

The Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF) has pledged E600 000 towards the Eswatini Youth Empowerment Programme (EYEP). Picture: Supplied. By Bongiwe Zwane-MasekoThere is light at the end of the tunnel…

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Some of the people and businesses that have benefited from the initiative.

248 SMEs, farmers empowered to bolster export trade

Some of the people and businesses that have benefited from the initiative. By Phephile MotauA total of 45 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and 203 farmers throughout the country have…

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Small hold farmers working the land.

WFP’s E23.2m boost for smallholder farmers

Small hold farmers working the land. By Khulile ThwalaThe World Food Programme (WFP) has noted that smallholder farmers, particularly, women, have enhanced capacities to sustainably produce and supply structured markets…

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Traders and exhibitors at the Food Taipei Trade Show

Locals get free exhibition opportunities at Food Taipei

Traders and exhibitors at the Food Taipei Trade ShowBy Bahle GamaTraders and exhibitors are encouraged to attend and exhibit their products at the Food Taipei Trade Show for free.Eswatini Investment…

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A closer look at the life of a florist and what it entails.

A day in the life of a florist

A closer look at the life of a florist and what it entails. By Bongiwe Zwane – Maseko51-year-old florist Doreen Dlamini knows the names of all plants and flowers at…

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Tenders, Contracts, Government

Over E4.7 million tenders awarded in 1st week of March

Signing a contract By Bahle GamaState Owned Entities (SOEs) continue to plough back into the economy by awarding tenders to local companies for different services.The first week of March has…

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Business, Leadership, Success,

Building a strong organisational culture

A strong and focused leadership is prudent to a business’s success. By Zamantolo FakudzeFor a small business to succeed, there are generally three core components making up that success: a…

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Funding, African, Business,

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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