The National Treasury introduced Section 12J (S12J) investments in 2009. Through S12J of the Income Tax Act 1962, a tax incentive was created which would enable investors who invest in qualifying SMEs to write off 100% of their investments in a particular tax year. The intention of the S12J incentive was always to overcome...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH are proud to partner with the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) and the German Development Cooperation to unlock the dynamic potential of African women entrepreneurs. We are looking for African women entrepreneurs with business...
The YPO Leadership Development Network A+ Accelerator is now accepting applications until the 17th of March 2021. The program has now expanding to operate worldwide via collaboration between YPO the premiere leadership network for CEOs worldwide, and local angels. The ultimate goal of the program is to accelerate the growth of the next generation of...
Siqalo Foods, RCL Foods, and BIDFOOD have launched a new programme to support the economic recovery of black-owned businesses in the hospitality sector in South Africa. The support programme titled the Sekela Hospitality programme is a holistic, phased programme that provides support to black-owned businesses in the hospitality sector. This support funding is available to...
From January 1, 2021, Africa is ushering in a new economic era with the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. The agreement was to be implemented in July 2020 but was suspended because of the global pandemic. Several pundits and major organisations have lauded the initiative, but it presents tough questions...
South African female entrepreneurs working on developing the next big app or launching an innovative online platform, passionate about technology and are looking to build a business that would create a positive social impact and benefit the community are invited to apply for the next Future Females Business School programme. This is a three-month...
Business owners located in the SADC region in Africa with a business idea or existing operational business that is focused on solving social problems in the region and is seeking capital are encouraged to apply to the Enygma Venture Fund. The fund will provide either seed funding or mentoring scholarships to those selected. They believe...
Entrepreneurs, small business owners and the entrepreneurial community at large is invited to join us as we host the Gauteng Department of Economic Development for a webinar unpacking the Gauteng Township Economy Bill. The entrepreneurial economy is encouraged to give their comments on the bill and in this webinar, the Gauteng Department of Economic Development...
Google has announced new tools to help businesses, job seekers, educational institutions and vulnerable populations to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, with the aim to address the need for funding, training and services across various sectors, including support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and teachers. Among other initiatives, Google has set...
Applications are now open for Yiedi's technology programmes If you are a high-growth technology business, the IBM Techschale is for you. It is a fully sponsored programme and applications close on the 15th of October 2020. If you are an aspiring technology business and have a tech idea, the Technology Programme is what you...
