Ditshego Mphutlane is a photographer and entrepreneur: This year will be about collaborations. We are not shying away from exploring our creativity to the max. I am on a journey of self-discovery. As hard as it is, it contributes to the final product. I know I have a unique style, but there is always room for improvement. We can talk about equipment and do a touch-up on the skills we already have.
New Year resolutions are a tradition for many, and each one requires attention, change and growth. The African Reporter hit the streets to ask community members about their goals for 2025 and how they plan to achieve them.
Koketso Tshupetso is a beauty product brand owner: A lack of marketing and funds has been my biggest struggle. I would love to own a large and popular retail store, but it would also be amazing for well-established retail stores to partner with small brands by selling their products in their stores. The government could also assist small businesses by establishing channels letting them advertise their enterprises and workshops to allow them to network and provide us with business skills and trai
Nkululeko Nzwanzwa is a small electronic appliances business owner: The main challenges I face as a small business owner are on the financial side – from capital to cash flow and operational costs. Opportunities that would boost my enterprise in the right direction would be channels allowing me to stock directly from the manufacturers. A minimum order quantity should not be kept from me as a small business owner. The government can ensure SMMEs have access to funding, workshops and short courses
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