The inspiration section of Bizmag continues to spotlight entrepreneurs who are quietly transforming communities and driving economic growth across South Africa. Among them is Nokuthula Makhubedu, founder of NM Farm Fresh — a business that has grown from selling live chickens at a local market 9 years ago, into a fully operational factory and abattoir…
South Africa’s offshore allowance South Africa limit is set to double for the first time in over a decade, marking a significant shift in exchange control policy. The amount South Africans can send offshore without SARS clearance hasn’t budged since 2011. That’s about to change. On 25 February, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the Single…
You’ve inherited a team. They’re talented; there’s no question about that, but the vibe is off, performance is inconsistent and roles are blurry. Stepping into a new leadership role is supposed to feel like a new chapter, full of possibility. But sometimes, it feels more like walking into a room where the lights are flickering,…
Cape Town’s Organic & Natural Products Expo, now headline sponsored by Standard Bank Business & Commercial, Connects Organic Brands with Major Retail and Hospitality Buyers. The Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa returns to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 17–19 April 2026, marking its third consecutive year in the Mother City as the leading platform…
Interview with Saikat ChowdhuryCO-FOUNDER and MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIVÉSAL Lives in: Singapore Every month, thousands of shipping containers arrive at African ports, filled with goods that Saikat Chowdhury believes should be made on the continent. Despite its vast natural resources, Africa contributes less than 2% to global manufacturing output. As the managing director of NivéSal, a…
Entries are now officially open for the KZN Top Business Awards 2026, brought to you by Standard Bank and the Women of Africa Group, and supported by East Coast Radio. The KZN Top Business Awards celebrate the innovation, resilience, and success that define KwaZulu-Natal’s regional economy. These prestigious awards recognise the businesses and individuals whose…
Marble Hospitality has announced plans to open two new Pantry stores by the end of this year. One will be located at The View in Fourways, a new upmarket lifestyle destination currently under construction, while the other will open at Mall of Africa in Waterfall City, Midrand. Once completed, the additions will mark the sixth…
Online video creation platform FlexClip has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence feature designed to convert PowerPoint presentations into fully produced videos. The tool, titled “AI PPT to Video Converter,” aims to streamline the process of turning static slide decks into dynamic visual content, targeting a range of professional and creative use cases….
Here’s Why Internal Identity Friction, Not Strategy, Determines Growth. For years, entrepreneurs have been told that success is a matter of strategy: the right funnel, the right marketing plan, the right productivity system. Yet a growing body of behavioural and leadership research suggests something far more fundamental is at play and it has little to…
Yemisi Iranloye Our new book, How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit, is available here. Interview with Yemisi IranloyeFOUNDER and CEO, PSALTRY INTERNATIONAL Lives in: Nigeria Cassava is a root crop that resembles a large sweet potato. Nigeria produces and consumes more of it than any other country. Most often,…
