Challenges Facing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Accessing Private Equity and Venture Capital Financing in Windhoek, Namibia

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Christine Aitana, Tendai Douglas Svotwa AbstractMicro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the engines of economic growth, propelling job creation, industry developments and innovation. However, there are major challenges facing MSMEs in accessing the...

Assessing the Impact of Corporate Social Investment Initiatives on Community Development: A Case Study of the Automotive Company SEED Programme in Gauteng, RSA

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Senzo Ngcobo, Kamogelo Letsoalo, Asma Sheik, Tosin Bello AbstractThe article aims to assess the overall impact of the Automotive Company SEED Programme’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives on community development. It addresses research questions related to...

Smaller Business Owner Perspectives on Some Business Challenges in the Historically Significant Township Economy of Sharpeville

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Ronnie Lotriet, Mpho Mosia AbstractUnemployment in South Africa has been a problem for many years. In combat, the South African government introduced a National Development Plan to create at least 24 million jobs and R120,000 income per capita. By 2030, 90% of these...

Addressing the Challenges Faced by Small and Medium Enterprises in Mpumalanga Province

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Edward Rankhumise, Portia Tlad AbstractThe pursuit of growth and sustainability is a recipe for the success of SMEs globally. SME owner-managers ordinarily experience obstacles that hamper the prosperity of their businesses. It was, therefore, prudent to carry out the...

Factors Influencing Adoption and Diffusion of Digitalisation in the Mobile Telecommunications Industry

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Bheki Sithole, Elma van der Lingen AbstractThe objective of the paper is to identify and give clarity concerning the factors that influence the adoption and diffusion of digitalisation in the mobile telecommunications industry during the fourth industrial revolution...

Unveiling Gender Disparities: A Comparative Study of Monetary Policy Effects on Employment and Output in the South African Economy

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Kariena Strydom, Abiola John Asaleye, Kai-Uwe Wellner AbstractSouth Africa has undergone significant changes in its monetary policy framework, primarily oriented toward ensuring economic stability with limited attention to employment outcomes. The study investigates...