Entrepreneurs

Welcome to our community of entrepreneurs, consisting of SMMEs in different stages of their entrepreneur journey. Among them you’ll find SMMEs offering products or services, and looking for investment or scaling opportunities in the region. Representing entrepreneurs across Africa, but particularly Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa, select a profile to find out more about an entrepreneur, their work, and to communicate directly with them.

WYAgroecology Hub

The Women and Youth Agroecology Hub, recognized by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition, focuses on supporting the agricultural sector, particularly in maintaining internal control systems nationally. These systems ensure that farms adhere to organic certification standards and

Black Ethiopia Trading Enterprise

Black Ethiopia Trading Enterprise is a startup that produces goods including hairfood, tonics, and medical plants that are infused with hemp and cannabis.

TN African Retail and Investments

TN African Retail and Investment is a female (youth)-led company that works in a variety of industries, including food, telecommunications, transportation, retail, and agriculture. The goal of the various features is to advance women's status in the workplace by giving them leadership roles and

Not really where you want to be?

Not to worry, as most journeys are seldom in a straight line from start to finish. You might find more suitable partners in our other communities on the portal. Check out our ‘entrepreneur’ or ‘innovator’ sections for more information.

Innovator

Are you an innovator?

You don’t want to start your own enterprise, but have a passion for creating new knowledge, processes, products, or models. You’re probably a researcher that wants others to benefit from your unique intellectual property and, looking to license or further develop your innovation.

Investor

Are you an Investor?

You want to support the creation of socio-economic wealth by investing monetary and non-monetary resources into services, enterprises and products. If so, start here:

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