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Chaos as large crowd swamps launch of government’s R500m support fund for spaza shops

South Africa

Chaos as large crowd swamps launch of government’s R500m support fund for spaza shops

By Bheki C. Simelane

Spaza shop shooting — residents paint different picture to Operation Dudula as tensions simmer

South Africa

Spaza shop shooting — residents paint different picture to Operation Dudula as tensions simmer

By Bheki C. Simelane

Gauteng finance MEC Lebogang Maile outlines ambitious plan to turn Gauteng economy around

Politics

Gauteng finance MEC Lebogang Maile outlines ambitious plan to turn Gauteng economy around

By Lerato Mutsila

A tribute to Dr Sam Motsuenyane, SA’s father of black business and a man of action

Business Maverick

A tribute to Dr Sam Motsuenyane, SA’s father of black business and a man of action

By Bonang Mohale

After the Bell: Checking in on the SME fund

Business Maverick

After the Bell: Checking in on the SME fund

By Tim Cohen

Winner: Spaza shop owners; Runners-up: Wendy Alberts & Busi Mavuso

Business Maverick

Winner: Spaza shop owners; Runners-up: Wendy Alberts & Busi Mavuso

By Sasha Planting

Unemployment in Gauteng 'at its worst', (another) war room established, Makhura announces

South Africa

Unemployment in Gauteng 'at its worst', (another) war room established, Makhura announces

By Julia Evans

Small enterprises are collapsing, Mr President: Please #FreeOurPensions, urges business mogul Rita Zwane

Business Maverick

Small enterprises are collapsing, Mr President: Please #FreeOurPensions, urges business mogul Rita Zwane

By Michelle Banda

Township economies must be a key focus for development – and accurate data is crucial

South Africa

Township economies must be a key focus for development – and accurate data is crucial

By Bob Currin

Opening sites for 20,000 new informal traders will help offset economic ravages of Covid-19

South Africa

Opening sites for 20,000 new informal traders will help offset economic ravages of Covid-19

By Leif Petersen

Black Business Council throws R1bn lifeline to township economy

Business Maverick

Black Business Council throws R1bn lifeline to township economy

By Xolisa Phillip

Discussing politics with Gauteng Premier David Makhura

South Africa

Discussing politics with Gauteng Premier David Makhura

By Stephen Grootes