Articles about SMMEs

Tech it or leave IT

This is how we should be helping South African SMMEs that are crossing the digital divide and making smart technology moves.

R1m up for grabs in SA’s inaugural tech challenge

The SA Tech Challenge aims to identify and elevate the most impactful and scalable SMMEs across the country’s digital innovation ecosystem.

MTN spends R33bn on black-owned SMME suppliers

The telco diversifies its supply chain by providing more opportunities to black-owned SMMEs, leading to an increased spend.

Affordable enterprise-grade cyber security for SMEs – and why it matters

The CySec Bridge, launched by VNQ Systems, is designed specifically for South African SMMEs.

Takealot franchise initiative targets township economy

South Africa’s biggest e-commerce platform launches its franchisee development programme in Gauteng.

Zakhaa adds buy-now-pay-later service for SMMEs

The local fintech will introduce its buy-now-pay-later solution targeted at small, medium and micro enterprises on Friday.

Govt teams up with Google to drive SA’s tourism sector

The Department of Tourism signs a deal to leverage Google’s technology to boost tourism in South Africa.

MTN SA partners with local fintech lender

The telecoms operator selects Payabill as one of the finance partners for its SMME Xlerator programme.

Microsoft SMME skills initiative focuses on AI

The tech giant’s AI skills development project will upskill 2 000 local small, medium and micro enterprises.

Seacom, CSIR team up to uplift local SMMEs

The subsea cable operator and CSIR sign an agreement aimed at supporting local youth- and women-owned ICT SMMEs.

Women entrepreneurs ready to embrace cloud

Huawei SA’s Women in Tech digital skills training programme attendees are now open to adopting cloud technology.

ICASA extends deadline for comment on spectrum licensing

The public has until 30 September to comment on the intention to begin the second phase of spectrum licensing.