Refreshi Exchange is building a B2B market for surplus food and consumer goods in South Africa. Richard Honeyman explains why buyer diversity, shelf life and transaction costs matter when turning listed inventory into completed sales.
Tag: South Africa
How to Turn a Creative Side Hustle into a Business in South Africa
Two South African creative entrepreneurs explain how to move from hobby to income, covering startup costs, pricing, customer acquisition, digital sales and the challenges of scaling.
South Africa’s Tourism Growth Exposes an SME Funding Gap
South Africa’s tourism sector is growing, but many SMEs lack the working capital needed to execute contracts. New figures show how payment delays and upfront costs can exclude smaller suppliers.
How Naturals Beauty Is Building a Pan-African Skincare Business
South African skincare company Naturals Beauty says revenue rose about 80% in three years as e-commerce, exports and bespoke product development drove growth.
French Investment in South Africa Reaches R166 Billion, Business France Says
Business France reports R166 billion in French investment in South Africa since 2019, ahead of a Johannesburg forum focused on trade and industrial cooperation.
Blok launches 50-home TWELVEONB development in Cape Town
Blok has launched TWELVEONB in Cape Town’s Green Point, announcing 50 homes priced from R3.495 million and a completion target of April 2029.
Smart Water Heaters Put Preventive Insurance to the Test in South Africa
Nedbank’s connected-geyser programme highlights the potential of preventive insurance. We examine the reported savings, leak interventions and a demand-management trial.
Verascient Bets on South African Engineers to Make Enterprise AI Work
Following its $1.2 million pre-seed announcement, Verascient’s founders explain why their enterprise AI model combines company knowledge infrastructure with engineers working alongside customers.
Fuel Prices, Freight Costs and the New Test of Supply Chain Transparency
Rising fuel prices and volatile global freight markets are putting pressure on South African businesses. Craig du Toit examines why supply-chain transparency, efficiency and accountability matter when logistics costs rise — and when they eventually fall.
From Skills to Jobs: Why Africa’s Digital Economy Needs Stronger Sector Coordination
Africa is investing heavily in digital skills, but training alone does not create jobs. South Africa and Rwanda show how stronger sector coordination can connect employer demand, skills, policy and inclusive employment.