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If we don’t back SA artists, who will?
Art supports economic growth, jobs and GDP December and the unmistakable buzz of a South African summer are finally here, and many are slowing down enough to notice the creative world around us, says the writer. File photo. (Mark Taylor) December and the unmistakable buzz of
Look north, SMEs — that’s where the future lies
Africa is calling. Will South Africa’s SMEs finally answer? South Africa ends November on a rare note of optimism. The country has just hosted a historic G20 summit where the leaders’ declaration was adopted. The South African Reserve Bank has cut interest rates (again) after
Where Small Business Became Big News: Luncedo Mtwentwe at The Business Show Africa 2025
Small businesses took centre stage at The Business Show Africa 2025, and the Accountancy SA (ASA) team captured the energy of the event in their feature article, “Where small business BECAME BIG NEWS.” The piece highlights two dynamic days of entrepreneurs, masterclasses and industry leaders
Vantage Advisory at the B20: Advancing the Momentum into the G20 Summit
Vantage Advisory at the B20 — Advancing the Momentum into the G20 Summit In 2025, Vantage Advisory proudly contributed to a pivotal dialogue shaping Africa’s economic future. As the G20 Summit officially commenced in Johannesburg, our team reflected on one of the year’s most meaningful
SA finally poised for greater, balanced growth
We’ve balanced our books, but growth is lagging For South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the subtext of the MTBPS is opportunity. Predictability allows entrepreneurs to plan beyond the next invoice. (Kabelo Mokoena) This week’s medium-term budget policy statement (MTBPS) was refreshingly steady, methodical and
Township Trader Compliance Gaps – Overcoming Hurdles and Mindset Barriers
Standard Bank’s latest Township Informal Economy Report reveals that eight out of ten township traders are not registered. From our work with entrepreneurs, this reflects deeper barriers – not just administrative, but psychological and structural – that keep many businesses trapped in informality. Compliance feels too hard
Skip the holiday crowds and hit the platteland
Unwrap the magic of small-town South Africa this December When it comes to holidays, South Africans have nailed the art of the staycation. While governments in some countries such as Greece, Italy and the UK have spent millions persuasing locals to explore their own backyards,
A rosier outlook, but watch out for thorns
Business Leadership SA’s Busi Mavuso reminds us that reforms may set the stage, but gross fixed capital formation, which is the engine of job creation, remains far too low, says the writer. After a year of economic whiplash, wrangling with the US and political déjà
Country needs to avoid digital potholes
The world’s attention will soon turn to the G20 summit, where global leaders will debate growth, innovation and inclusion. The headlines will no doubt obsess over things such as artificial intelligence, but without digital public infrastructure (DPI), the promise of progress remains just that, a