Business Startup: People, Money and Networking

Business Startup: People, Money and Networking

In this fourth and last article in the series on starting your own business by Steve Reid, he focuses on the customer experience, money mistakes entrepreneurs make, and the power of networking. Customers – Your Most Important Visitors A powerful quotation is attributed to Mahatma Gandhi who, in a speech in South Africa in 1890,…

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Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture

Entrepreneur sees ‘a lot of money’ in agriculture

Hadija Jabiri Hadija Jabiri, founder of agribusiness company GBRI, sees untapped potential across Tanzania’s agricultural sector, particularly in processing fruit, vegetables and grains into value-added products. “You can make a lot of money out of it,” she said in a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, pointing to excess production and widespread…

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A Key Driver of Brand Growth

A Key Driver of Brand Growth

Consumer attention is one of the most precious commodities on the internet, and the battle for views and engagement is becoming fiercer. For brands to stand out, they need short, engaging content that delivers key messages quickly—before the next viral trend takes over. Short-form content, from TikTok videos and Instagram Reels to bite-sized social media posts…

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‘She’s Next’ Programme Now Open for 2025 Applications

‘She’s Next’ Programme Now Open for 2025 Applications

The She’s Next programme, the global initiative by Visa in partnership with Absa, is aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs, and has officially opened applications for its 2025 South African edition. Now in its second year locally, the programme offers more than just funding—it’s an opportunity for women-led businesses seeking to scale, innovate, and thrive. Backed by over R1 million in…

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