As the co-founder of Uzenzele Holdings, I am optimistic about the recent appointment of Parks Tau as Minister of the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC), alongside Zuko Godlimpi…
read moreThe recent announcement of the world’s third-biggest automaker establishing a new factory in South Africa is a significant development for the country’s manufacturing sector. This move not only highlights South…
read moreIn a world increasingly focused on sustainability, South African manufacturers have a unique opportunity to leverage the Manufacturing Support Programme (MSP) to implement greener practices. This alignment not only meets…
read moreThe backbone of any robust economy lies in its manufacturing sector. In South Africa, this sector not only drives economic growth but also plays a pivotal role in job creation…
read moreThe recent downturn in factory activity in South Africa, as reported in January, signals a pressing need for strategic interventions to bolster the manufacturing sector. With local and global demand…
read moreThe 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa was a pivotal moment, marking three decades of democracy in South Africa. As the leader of Uzenzele Holdings,…
read moreAs medium-sized businesses in South Africa navigate the complexities of the current economic landscape, understanding the diverse funding options available is crucial. I am Nadia Rawjee, a strategy and finance…
read moreThe recent 10th Manufacturing Indaba event held from the 24th to 26th of October 2023 in South Africa provided an illuminating overview of the manufacturing landscape on the continent. Aptly…
read moreMany SMEs approach us for assistance in facilitating access to funding opportunities – and we turn away 92.6% of them. That might not sound like a particularly appealing selling proposition,…
read moreFor many finance professionals, the idea that you might need to have storytelling skills may be an alien concept. Narratology certainly isn’t a module for aspiring CAs nor a defining…
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