Is SME finance in South Africa expensive?
This was a subject which recently came up in a discussion with an industry stakeholder and is worth unpacking in some detail. In this blog post, we explain why the answer to the question is “Yes” … but also … “it’s complicated” In short, SME finance is expensive The reality is that there are some […]
IFC Partners with Lula to Create Jobs and Boost Small Business Growth in South Africa
In a boost for South African entrepreneurs looking for Working Capital, the International Finance Corporation has committed funding to our partners from Lula to increase access to finance and boost small business growth. According to a press release from 11 November: Johannesburg, South Africa, November 11, 2025 – To help create jobs and support the growth […]
