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Explore our Faculty’s latest research reports at Gordon Institute of Business science :Township Entrepreneurial ecosystem: The Entrepreneurs’ lived experience. By Prof Anastacia Mamabolo and Matshepo Koape

The Township Entrepreneurial Ecosystem research reportpresents an in-depth exploration of the lived experiencesof entrepreneurs operating within South Africa’s townshipeconomies. This research, conducted by the Gordon Instituteof Business Science (GIBS) Entrepreneurship DevelopmentAcademy at the University of Pretoria, with funding supportfrom the Walmart Foundation, aims to illuminate the uniquechallenges and opportunities faced by these entrepreneurs. Asan entrepreneurial […]
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Brics relations can boost townships, says presidency (BL)

Ahead of Brics summit, Maropene Ramokgopa says bloc offers opportunities to develop township economies. Government policies should be tailored to encourage investment in the township economy, planning, monitoring & evaluation minister in the presidency Maropene Ramokgopa said on Tuesday.“We must leverage on our country’s enabling legislation to capacitate, support and accelerate township economies. To harness […]
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Gauteng premier Makhura partners with SAB to revitalise township economy. (Sunday World)

Gauteng premier David Makhura has entrusted the beer industry with the help to revitalise the province’s economy through investments in the townships. The alcohol industry value chain contributes about R75-billion to South Africa’s gross domestic product, and the beer category is a major contributor to economic activity in Gauteng. It is also crucial to tourism […]
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MTN rolls out R2.2bn Gauteng township investment (ITweb)

MTN’s investment comes on the back of growing emphasis by the provincial government for business to help formalise township-based enterprises and provide support for such businesses. Last month, the Gauteng Legislature passed the Township Economic Development Bill, saying it helps to economically empower townships and disadvantaged communities. Now, MTN says its infrastructure investment will help […]
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