Nac Annual Project Funding 2026 – Arts Project Grants in South Africa The Nac annual project funding call for the 2026–2027 financial year invites individual arts practitioners, registered arts organisations, and community arts centres in South Africa to submit proposals for project support. Administered by the National Arts Council (NAC) of South Africa, this competitive...
SME failure prevention is one of the most urgent business priorities in African economies. Many small businesses collapse not because of government policy or market conditions, but because of mistakes made inside the business. Poor decisions by owners and managers usually determine whether a firm survives or shuts down. This guide focuses on SME failure...
Salimo Abdula The Mozambique Titan Salimo Abdula rose from a difficult childhood in Quelimane to become one of Mozambique’s most influential business leaders. His story is simple to tell and hard to match. He took risks when others walked away. He chose to buy the problem and to fix it. That choice turned a failing...
Social Media Marketing for Business In the 2026 business environment, social media marketing for business is the primary driver of customer acquisition and brand authority. Many entrepreneurs fail because they treat every platform the same way, but each network has a specific logic. To grow today, you must understand how to move a person from...
Top 10 African economies and GDP growth The economic outlook for the African continent in 2026 shows a period of significant recovery and expansion. Financial analysts are closely watching the Top 10 African economies and GDP growth as regional performance is expected to reach 4.3 percent. This growth rate is an improvement from the 4.0...
McCormick Property Mall of Zimbabwe South African retail property developer McCormick Property is expanding its regional footprint with a US$100 million Mall of Zimbabwe project in Harare’s Borrowdale suburb. This development is one of the largest foreign direct real estate investments in Zimbabwe in recent years and signifies a major expansion of McCormick’s presence beyond...
Hidden revenue streams: The Business Beneath The Business Many businesses expand while losing money. Growth does not always show profit. Companies chase market share. They create scale that looks valuable. But the real profit often sits in unseen places. These are the hidden revenue streams. Understanding them helps business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs in Africa...
Most customers believe that the product they pay for is where a company earns its profits. In reality, many of the most successful businesses across African markets make their real money elsewhere. The visible product often functions as a gateway, not a profit centre. Behind it sit ancillary services, contracts, data flows, regulatory advantages, and...
Government Grants for SMEs South Africa Accessing funding remains one of the biggest challenges for small and medium enterprises in South Africa. While loans and private investment are well-known, many business owners miss out on small business grants South Africa provides through government and public agencies. Grants are non-repayable funds that support growth, equipment purchases,...
How to Prepare a Bank Loan Application Introduction Applying for a bank loan is a formal financial process that requires accurate information, proper documentation, and realistic planning. Many small businesses are rejected because applications are incomplete or do not clearly show how the loan will be repaid. This article explains how to prepare a bank...