Township businesses are embracing digital payments, but trust, literacy and practical support will decide whether fintech truly drives inclusion

Asset-finance firm Sum1, which helps stokvels invest in township businesses, reckons it has the ingredients to be a new capital exchange

South Africa’s SMEs desperately need more, and better priced, funding options. Shoprite is looking to step into the breach

SMEs are central to South Africa’s economy. Yet without capital, they struggle to scale, seize opportunities and position themselves for strategic growth. Innovative funding…

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Swiss-born entrepreneur York Zucchi is founder of The StartUp Tribe, and mad about small businesses. He opens up about financial lessons and philosophies