A 2015 study by Berkley University found that 72% of entrepreneurs directly experience the impact of mental health issues, and 49% have been diagnosed with related mental health illnesses which is much higher than the general population. In South Africa, despite widespread acknowledgment of mental health, there is significant underreporting and a lack of credible data on the mental health of South African entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners. This is concerning, especially considering that 90% of formal businesses are comprised of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 28 Jul 2025 Read more Old Mutual SMEgo has launched its second edition of the SMEGo Pitchathon, for businesses in the ICT and Financial Services offering a prize money of R4,2m, an increase of over R1m from the 2024 edition. Fourteen businesses will be awarded R300,000 each towards their business needs. The launch was held at an event in Rosebank attended by various stakeholders. 27 Jun 2025 Read more |
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