Boosting start-up growth is essential for SA economy

Traditional incubation programmes need to rethink how they equip local entrepreneurs with the traits of their modern global expert counterparts

13 April 2025 - 00:00 By Tshepo Phetla

South African start-ups must prioritise global scalability and actively pursue international venture capital to drive the next wave of investment, job creation and economic growth. Strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem and fostering a culture of innovation could further boost local start-ups...

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