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Image: Supplied UPG Biashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. The unique ecosystem is built with a view that entrepreneurs make the world a better place and so they deserve support that maximises their chances of success. And this support is provided for free to 350 fortunate entrepreneurs who earn their place by demonstrating their ideas and their passion. The initiative is defined by two distinct journeys: the Lea

Image: Supplied AIRSCREAM, already established as South Africa's leading lifestyle vaping brand, leveraged the World Vape Show 2025 in Midrand to powerfully reinforce its market position and elevate its commitment to consumer education and ethical marketing. Besides showcasing the brand’s latest electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) products and innovations, the event was the stage for AIRSCREAM's boldest consumer advocacy initiative yet: “Trust ML, Not Puff.” This camp

Image: Supplied Customers can get a head start by downloading the Africa version of the Walmart Shopping app, which features convenient 60-minute express delivery available within a 5km radius of the Fourways Mall store. This second Walmart-branded store demonstrates Walmart's commitment to everyday low prices, giving customers confidence that they will always get the best possible price on the products they need — without having to wait for short-term specials or month-end p

Image: Supplied Boston Moonsamy, Managing Director of Azelis, South Africa, was recently selected as Top Global Managing Director of the Year for 2026 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. Inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself; only a few members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are dist

Image: Supplied It’s that time of the year when service businesses are at the peak of seasonal demands. But often, endless service calls come with a bunch of hurdles —the inability to schedule jobs on time, track technicians’ availability, and get a real-time visibility of assigned tasks. That’s why industry leaders are increasingly shifting to digital tools and modern FSM software. Offering service businesses the opportunity to digitize field service management at slashed pr

Image: Supplied Entrepreneur and digital marketing coach Lizelle De Kock today unveiled the Digital Magnetic System , a plug-and-play online business program designed to guide absolute beginners to their first sales in as little as 90 days. The program combines a step-by-step training curriculum, prebuilt products, content templates, marketing funnels, and 12 months of biweekly group coaching into one seamless package. Unlike traditional courses that leave students to piece

Image: Supplied In the race for traditional institutions to adopt digital asset technologies, one African company is emerging as a key enabler for financial institutions worldwide. Arrel provides a non-custodial orchestration layer that helps banks, fintechs, and asset managers connect custody, compliance, and liquidity through a single API. Built on its core Digital Asset PLatform ( DAPL ), Arrel integrates leading custody partners like Fireblocks, compliance providers such

Image: Stella Ndabeni on X The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is pleased to announce the hosting of the SU20 Startup event, a premier gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders, scheduled to take place from 13-15 November 2025 at the Gallagher Estate Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. This three-day event will bring together start-ups, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to showcase innovative products and services, share knowledge,