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Recognising entrepreneurs is vital to developing SMEs in South Africa

24 November 2015 | Liberty

Entrepreneurship needs to be celebrated in South Africa in order to motivate greater participation in the SME sector, which has the potential to create meaningful employment.

Sanlam, Santam in major transaction to expand footprint in Africa

24 November 2015 | General

In one of the Sanlam Group’s biggest transactions yet, Sanlam and Santam are set to enter new markets having reached agreement to acquire a 30% stake in Morocco-based Saham Finances which operates in a total of 26 countries predominantly across Africa and with a presence in the Middle East.

saXum Insurance Limited’s Partner Business Division secures agreement with Quicksure

23 November 2015 | General

After several months of negotiations, saXum Insurance Limited (saXum) wishes to announce that their Partner Business Division, which services larger and volume based NMI business, has concluded an agreement in principal with Quicksure. This follows Quicksure’s acquisition of National Network Administrators, which was an existing saXum NMI.

Shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs

17 November 2015 | Old Mutual

The importance of a thriving small business sector cannot be overstated, as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) employ approximately 60% of South Africa’s workforce and contribute significantly towards economic growth, reportedly around 34%1.

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