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JALUSI TECH: Powering South Africa’s entrepreneurial future
Business

JALUSI TECH: Powering South Africa’s entrepreneurial future

Sitha Maliwa: Thandiwe Shema, Managing Director of Jalusi Tech In a country where small businesses often struggle to survive against towering economic pressures, one company is quietly building a reputation as a lifeline for entrepreneurs determined to succeed. Jalusi Corporation and its technology arm, Jalusi Tech, are emerging as powerful allies for South Africa’s small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), combining strategic business guidance with cutting-edge digital solutions to help entrepreneurs transform ideas into sustainable enterprises. From the bustling townships to boardrooms of growing start-ups, Jalusi’s mission is clear: empower small businesses to compete, scale and thrive in an increasingly digital economy. Founded on the conviction that small...
NAFCOC hails Ramaphosa’s R2.5bn SMME package as ‘long overdue’ and a vital intervention
Business

NAFCOC hails Ramaphosa’s R2.5bn SMME package as ‘long overdue’ and a vital intervention

By Special Correspondent: President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Image: Northern Cape Government website) The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of expanded funding for small businesses, calling it a vital intervention at a precarious economic moment. Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), Ramaphosa unveiled a R2.5‑billion initiative to boost job creation and industrialisation. The plan will provide direct funding to about 180,000 Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), alongside R1‑billion in guarantees to unlock further financing. Priority will be given to women‑ and youth‑led enterprises, with additional support for supplier development programmes tied to manufactu...
TRAVEL WITH  PURPOSE: Proudly SA’s new platforms champion local markets
Travel

TRAVEL WITH  PURPOSE: Proudly SA’s new platforms champion local markets

By Sitha Maliwa: In a bold move to revitalise South Africa’s local industries and stimulate economic growth, Proudly South African, in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), has unveiled two innovative e-commerce platforms designed to connect buyers directly with locally made goods and services. Travelers, ethical consumers, and industry professionals alike will soon benefit from Shop Proudly SA, a new business-to-consumer (B2C) online store that allows shoppers to browse and purchase exclusively South African products. From fashion and food to home décor and artisanal crafts, the platform is a celebration of South African creativity, craftsmanship, and community. For those in corporate procurement and hospitality supply cha...