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Skills are becoming the real currency in today’s economy.

76% of employers in South Africa say skills gaps are limiting growth.

Source: World Economic Forum – Future of Jobs Report 2023

Most township businesses don’t start by choice — they start from necessity.

Over 70% are survivalist businesses.

Source: GEM South Africa Report 2023/24

South Africa is leading the continent in entrepreneurial activity.

The country has a 21.7% early-stage entrepreneurship rate.

Source: GEM Global Report 2023/24

Township retail is not small — it is the heartbeat of local economies.

Spaza shops and informal trade generate over R300 billion annually.

Source: Township Economy Estimates (SA market research & retail studies)

Access to funding is still the biggest barrier for township entrepreneurs.

23% of small businesses say finance is their biggest constraint.

Source: FNB Small Business Survey 2024

Women are not waiting for opportunities — they are creating them.

34% of businesses in South Africa are owned by women.

Source: Stats SA – SMME Profile