The challenges for SMEs seeking working capital

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Mike Brandon, MD at Merchant West Working Capital Solutions, explains why shifting focus from balance sheets to deal-based financing is crucial to revive growth, inclusion and job creation.

18 Sep 2025 English South Africa Business

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The investment-readiness gap holding back SA’s small businesses

Being a good business does not necessarily make an SME fundable. Thabang Hleza, head of investments at Old Mutual’s Masisizane Fund, discusses what businesses need to address before approaching investors and funders.

27 Aug 7 min

Cape Town de-risks affordable housing to attract private investment

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25 Aug 7 min

SA’s market outdoes rating agencies’ outlook

The SA story ‘looks very positive in our opinion, and indeed a good place to start building portfolios’ – Melville du Plessis from Ninety One.

24 Aug 8 min

SA’s bond market is already pricing in an upgrade

South Africa’s bond market is signalling growing confidence in the country, says Ninety One head of SA fixed income Mokgatla Madisha, who highlights what investors need to watch next.

18 Aug 9 min