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The expense of tech upgrades, lack of digital skills and regulatory hurdles are key hindrances to African SMEs’ growth.

“Ka April ngwaga o ne o, mokgokolosa o tlabe o simolola wa madi” loosely translated as “As of the first of April there will be truckloads of money”. These were the remarks of President Mokgweetsi Masisi last week as he gave hope for the country’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) and entrepreneurs promising finance incentives galore for all who have ideas.

Cooperatives and SMEs Minister Teten Masduki urged for a deferment of the halal certification policy scheduled to be enforced in October this year.

People running small and medium-sized businesses are more confident about the economy, according to new research from accounting firm MYOB. But the...

KUALA LUMPUR: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) is encouraging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to repatriate and convert export proceeds into ringgit to bolster the ringgit.

Batam government claims the event was successful in attracting tourists and stimulating the creative economy sector and MSMEs.

Electronics Manufacturing: Task force plans validation centers for startups and MSMEs to meet global standards. Global certification agencies may establish units in India for feedback. Committee includes industry executives and government officials.

According to a survey conducted among members of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME), nine in 10 companies in Singapore have tried out AI solutions, but scams and deepfakes are creating a sense of unease. ASME said it has seen a 20% increase in businesses reporting they fell victim to scams, as compa

This is from Sh11.6 billion net profit reported in 2022.

“A number of reforms are crucial to recreate a positive economic spiral for SMEs, to improve the welfare of European citizens and deliver on social objectives.