Tag: SMMEs

IT’S TIME TO SHOW SOME RESPECT TO THE SPAZA INDUSTRY

In mid-2025, the CEO of Capitec, Gerrie Fourie, sparked debate about unemployment in South Africa.  He argued that the actual unemployment rate in South Africa may be significantly lower than the official figure reported by Stats SA, potentially around 10% instead of the reported 32.9%. He argues that the current methodology used by Stats SA […]

HONEYCOIN AND TETHER TARGET CURRENCY RISK FACING AFRICAN TRADERS

As currency volatility continues to squeeze African traders and importers, fintech company HoneyCoin has announced a collaboration with Tether to integrate USDT payments into its merchant payment systems. The partnership will allow merchants to accept USDT alongside mobile money and card payments, both online and in-store. Pilot rollouts will begin in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana, […]

COMMISSION CONTINUES TO MAKE GREAT STRIDES IN FOSTERING A MORE INCLUSIVE DIGITAL ECONOMY

Each year competition authorities around the globe mark 5 December as World Competition Day. This year, authorities reflected on their work in relation to artificial intelligence, consumers, and competition policy. The business models of new digital markets are complex and constantly changing the competition landscape. This has brought about new regulatory challenges for competition agencies […]

THE 9TH CHINA TRADE FAIR SIGNALS A NEW TRADE ERA WITH SOUTH AFRICA 

The 9th China Trade Fair South Africa, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre this past Tuesday the 23rd of September, was not merely a trade exhibition — it was a geopolitical statement. It signaled that South Africa, and the continent at large, is no longer content to be a passive consumer or raw exporter. Instead, […]

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE DURING LAUNCH OF THE TRANSFORMATION FUND

“It is always a privilege to be invited to gatherings of this nature, and I remain keen on engaging in dialogues that can advance our nation’s progress. This is because conversations regarding economic matters are crucial for fostering inclusive and sustainable development and improving participation in decision-making processes. They facilitate the equilibrium of economic development […]