Hadija Jabiri, founder of Tanzanian agribusiness company GBRI Avocados and apples are the focus of two ventures that show the range of farming opportunities in Tanzania. Tanzanian entrepreneur builds avocado export business from $300 start Hadija Jabiri is the founder of GBRI, a Tanzanian agribusiness company that began with vegetables and now exports avocados to…
Press Office: Green Fuel Nestled in one of Zimbabwe’s most arid agricultural landscapes, Green Fuel is spearheading a remarkable transformation. Through an ambitious and visionary land and water development programme, the company is not just producing clean bioethanol fuel but is also igniting a rural farming revolution founded on WaterWise agriculture, year-round irrigation, and an…
South African businesses are no strangers to resilience. But far too many are stuck in survival mode—treading water, unable to scale, expand, or evolve. From one-person startups to large operations, a growing number of business owners are asking the same question: Why isn’t my business growing? According to Gary Bateman, founder of Mechanics of Business, the…
NIQ’s latest report reveals that Generation X is an influential segment that brands in South Africa should not ignore. Gen X’s global buying power stands at $15.2 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach $23 trillion by 2035. In South Africa, this generation is at the peak of its earning power, but faces strain…
Entrepreneurship is often presented as the solution to South Africa’s unemployment crisis. For Adriaan Grové, a self-taught entrepreneur, this is true — but it comes with a dose of realism. “As we observe World Entrepreneur Day on 21 August, let’s be honest about what entrepreneurship really involves. It’s tough. It demands sacrifice, resilience, and learning…
For many entrepreneurs, growth is seen as a clear marker of success. However, for South African SMEs, expanding too quickly or for the wrong reasons can slow momentum and dangerously overstretch resources. “Growth shouldn’t be a leap of faith, but rather a strategic move grounded in data, operational readiness, and sound financial planning,” says Nicole…
Funky Socks Day 2025 is back — and this year, it’s aiming even higher. The nationwide fundraiser, led by PNA and now in its fourth year, hopes to raise R2.5 million by 12 September 2025 for four beneficiaries, including Breadline Africa. For Breadline Africa, one of South Africa’s leading early childhood development (ECD) non-profits, the…
If South Africa had an official pastime beyond braaiing and sports, it might just be making plans, to make plans. This can be true of sustainability plans: they can find themselves caught between good intentions and actual implementation. But in this scenario, the plans are real, driven by an alliance of big brands and glass…
Across South Africa, women are reshaping how communities handle packaging waste — creating jobs, dignity, and environmental change. Their efforts have been recognised by Petco, the country’s longest-standing producer responsibility organisation, which this year honoured several changemakers for their innovation and resilience. “Recycling is about more than bins and bags,” said Petco CEO Telly Chauke….
Ismael Belkhayat Interview with Ismael BelkhayatFOUNDER and CEO, CHARI Lives in: Casablanca, Morocco After building a property portal and a corporate transport venture, Moroccan entrepreneur Ismael Belkhayat, together with his wife, Sophia Alj, launched Chari in 2020 to give small shopkeepers a faster, simpler way to restock their shelves. Five years later, the business has…
