Building Township‑Born Enterprises

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Libertalia Group CEO Mhlonishwa Winston Kunene shares his journey of building a multi‑division enterprise rooted in township innovation and structured growth. We discuss ecosystem building, capital readiness, property opportunities, advisory insights, and how disciplined entrepreneurship can scale from local to national impact.

19 Aug English South Africa Business

The Women Strengthening SA’s Mining Value Chain

Female‑owned geological consultancy GeoAxis Resources — founded by geologists Nangamso Magobiyane and Futhi Mavimbela — is helping junior miners build safer, smarter and more sustainable projects. In this Ekasinomics feature, we explore their journey, their technical expertise, and how women are reshaping South Africa’s mining value chain. A Women’s Month…

12 Aug 14 min

The Thrifty Shopper as SA Retail’s New Reality

South African consumers are under pressure — and their shopping habits are changing fast. Linda Eedes from Foord Asset Management unpacks the rise of the thrifty shopper, the battle for market share between Shoprite, Boxer, Pick n Pay and Spar, and why convenience platforms like Sixty60 are reshaping retail. A…

5 Aug 15 min

Ekasinomics: Bridging SA’s Telecoms Gaps

Connectivity is now a prerequisite for economic participation — from township entrepreneurs using digital payments to SMEs competing in national markets. Gig Ventures Director Muzi Gamede explains how fibre rollout, hybrid power solutions and smart infrastructure can unlock township economies. With over 100km of fibre already deployed and thousands more…

29 Jul 20 min

Can SA’s New Township Economy Policy Deliver?

We unpack government’s new Township & Rural Economy Development Policy — the first serious attempt at a national framework for township economies. Township economy expert Alef Meulenberg explains what the policy gets right, where it falls short, and why scalable township models like Township Fleva prove what’s possible when micro‑enterprises…

22 Jul 9 min

The Township Haircare Boom & Essence’s Rise

Agobokwe Motsepe shares how a father‑and‑son team built Essence Hair Care into a national retail success. From selling their home to fund growth, to scaling manufacturing, to landing a Shoprite listing — this is a masterclass in township entrepreneurship, resilience, and the booming beauty economy.

15 Jul 17 min