Author: Staff Writer

Have you applied for business funding and not qualified? This is common according to alternate business funder GroWise Capital which says that almost 10% of prospective clients don’t meet basic criteria. Small businesses face intense challenges trying to access funding but can dramatically increase their chances of getting the vital funding they need. Jonti Strimling, co-founder and chief risk officer of GroWise Capital unpacks ways to improve your chances of business funding success. Identify the right funder for your business There are grants, bank loans, angel investors, venture capital firms, crowdfunding platforms and alternate business funders. Consider the funding source most suitable for…

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The IMF’s World Economic Outlook presents a challenging forecast for South Africa, with growth rates of 0.9% in 2024 and a slight improvement to 1.2% in 2025, highlighting the need for structural reforms, especially in critical sectors like energy and logistics.

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According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenya’s economy is projected to surpass Angola’s and become the fourth largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, trailing behind South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.

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