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The JSE’s SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme continues to position itself as a critical enabler in South Africa’s economic ecosystem, offering structured support in areas such as funding readiness, market expansion and operational excellence.

JSE SME programme drives growth as BoTong Civils reports 418% revenue jump

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has welcomed the fifth cohort of its SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme, supporting high-growth companies in scaling operations, accessing…

Medicines, especially advanced therapies, come with high price tags. Photo: Madelene Cronje

Address barriers to accessing innovative medicines

Too often, systems have been designed around protecting profits rather than protecting lives

Civil society movements survive. One is the Amadiba Crisis Committee, which has for years led a community-driven campaign against titanium mining in the Xolobeni area of the Wild Coast, Eastern Cape. Photo: File

Beyond NGOs: Why civil society will survive and thrive

Grassroots movements survive because they are driven by commitment, flexible, adaptable and hard to dismantle

In times of crisis, and with humanitarian funding in decline, the outlook for women and girls will be devastating. Photo: File

As humanitarian funding declines, investing in preparedness is essential

Being prepared is not only economically sound, it is essential for people’s well-being and safety

Antimicrobial resistance silent pandemic that already claims more than 1.3 million lives every year. File photo

Aid cuts, including by UK, undermine progress on fight against superbugs

Antimicrobial resistance threatens global health and economic stability. Urgent investment in surveillance, innovation and stewardship is critical to containment

Young people understand social media dynamics, peer-to-peer communication and community mobilisation in ways that can be used improve health services. Photo: Bulungula Incubator

In the time of aid cuts, decentralise women’s health funding

Women and young people don’t need foreign experts to tell them what their communities need; they need resources and support to implement locally developed and relevant solutions

Graphic: John McCann

Should money be a ‘form of speech’ in politics?

Permitting political parties to receive donations of unlimited amounts and from undisclosed sources exposes the government and its democratic values to corruption

Media like the Mail & Guardian are critical for democracy

Legacy publications struggle in the digital age and they need investment, not cutting skilled staff

South African actors John Kani (left, as ‘Creon’) and Winston Ntshona (1941-2018, as ‘Antigone’) perform at the final dress rehearsal of the Market Theatre of Johannesburg/Royal National Theatre revival of Athol Fugard’s ‘The Island’ at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Harvey Theater, Brooklyn, New York, New York, March 31, 2003. Kani and Ntshona co-authored the play with Athol Fugard in 1973. (Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)

Market Theatre needs funding as audiences, donor support decline

Patrons have not returned to theatres in their numbers after the Covid-19 lockdowns were lifted.

Communication professionals have a role to play in bridging this gap, translating the sustainable development goals into relatable narratives that resonate with people and inspire collective action.
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How the just energy transition money will be distributed

Eskom will receive most of the funding, while the rest will go to the trade, industry and competition department and for developing the electric vehicle industry

Unemployed men sit waiting for workThe present economic stagnation may partly be a result of a lack of diversification, which limits employment opportunities and overall workforce employability. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Entrepreneurs won’t create enough jobs without a rethink in how they are supported

A systems thinking approach is needed to help us understand why the playing fields are uneven, and how to even them up

Measuring a country’s capacity to achieve its NDC targets is crucial, because it provides the foundation for improving capacity development, enhancing knowledge and optimising financial flows.

Will South Africa’s ‘green deal’ deliver as promised?

Civil society and affected people must be involved in the development of an investment plan and in discussions with international partners

Regardless of how the 2024 elections end, the ruling party must undergo radical political transformation to survive
(Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko)

ANC-affiliated business forum calls for changes to funding act

Political parties say the act is restricting their ability to receive external donations

Having been on the front line of the Covid pandemic, many health carers now have to deal with joblessness, job insecurity and mental health issues. (Photo by MICHELE SPATARI/AFP via Getty Images)

Caring for healthcare workers must be a priority

Having been on the front line of the Covid pandemic, many health carers now have to deal with joblessness, job insecurity and mental health issues

Where is the money without equity for startups?

Open letter to South African funding houses

Where is the money without equity for startups?

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Investing in innovation will reduce unemployment and poverty

South African inventions that have changed the world are all underpinned by research, development and significant financial backing — to lose this would be tragic

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille has sent a letter to the Independent Development Trust board notifying the chairperson of her decision to dissolve the entity. (David Harrison/M&G)

Public works to dissolve IDT

The infrastructure entity is slated to be terminated after years of poor performance

Models present creations by Cynthia Abila during the Lagos Fashion Week in 2018. Stakeholders who invest in fashion weeks do so to promote Nigeria’s fashion industry.  (Pius Utomi Ekpei)

More funding, less fashion weeks

Nigeria’s industry needs more support, particularly for new entrants in the business

One of the five fully equipped containers Philani has placed in communities in the Eastern Cape

The flagship projects of the National Lotteries Commission

Grants have been allocated to a range of nongovernmental and other organisations

The 2017/2018 integrated annual report showcases the success of the NLC and its beneficiaries

Highlights from the Financial Year

The NLC has over the past year focused on establishing strategic partnerships with a variety of partners