SMME Development & Support
Speedy accreditation for KZN rigging academy
NEW Germany-based Rigger Training Academy (RTA), which specialises in rigging and machine moving industry-related qualifications, has already had over 300 trainees on various...
Call for big business to lend a hand to SMEs
THE eThekwini Municipality has called on big business to step up and assist emerging businesses. This was one of the vital points of discussion at the Enterprise and Supplier...
Don’t compete, be unique: advice for SMMEs as loadshedding bites
SMALL, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa should see challenges such as the recent spate of loadshedding by Eskom as an opportunity to create solutions...
Search giant offering 30 000 scholarships in Africa
APPLICATIONS are open for the next round of Google Africa Certifications Scholarships. In line with its commitment to provide mobile developer training to 100,000 Africans to...
Milestone for mentoring maestros
BOSCH Ulwazi marks its 10th anniversary this year, with a track record in the advancement of engineering skills across South Africa. The Durban-based company was established...
R10m incubation hub for Durban
CISCO South Africa has opened a R10-million incubation hub in Durban, the second facility of its kind, built by the company, in South Africa and aims to develop SMMEs as well...
Mall boosts economy of rural Qumbu
THE Qumbu Shopping Mall has become one of the fastest growing rural community malls in less than five years thanks to community support. That’s according to the National...
Empower small business to grow economy
By Nomkhita Mona, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber THE key to a future of inclusive economic growth for South Africa lies in the development and sustainability...
Local automaker awarded for being most supportive manufacturer at NAACAM 2019
TOYOTA South Africa Motors (TSAM) received an award for being the most supportive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in promoting the objectives of the National Association...
Load shedding: savvy investments to weather the storm
WITH small businesses already dealing with hikes in VAT and petrol, coupled with decreased consumer spending, load-shedding is a bridge too far, particularly for...
‘Network-in-a-Box’ enables businesses to instantly open new branches
LOCAL businesses expanding operations in new locations, franchise sites, pop-up stores, short term leases and other in-branch opportunities can now instantly connect to their...
Sewer project showcases wastewater engineering expertise
THE technically-complex KwaNobuhle Area 11 Link Sewer project has made a substantial difference to the living conditions of people living on the outskirts of Uitenhage,...
