At Uzenzele, we know that 2025 marks a pivotal year for Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) funding in South Africa, with changes to B-BBEE policies pushing businesses toward deeper, more…
read moreAs 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 moreSouth Africa stands at the threshold of an exciting new era: green industrialisation. However, to successfully join this global race, robust supply-side support is essential. At Uzenzele, we believe our…
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 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 DTIC is instrumental in advancing the objectives of the Black Industrialists Policy. This policy, initiated in 2015, was developed to enable black South Africans to gain ownership and control…
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 moreAfrica has the highest proportion of women entrepreneurs in the world. That is a happy statistic to celebrate, especially during South Africa’s Women’s Month. However, funding opportunities are disproportionately low…
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