South Africa's Johannesburg Stock Exchange(JSE) has unveiled 12 small and medium enterprises selected for its 2026 cohort of the 2026 SME Rise Accelerator Programme. The initiative, now in its 5th year aims to boost both investment readiness and growth, in a climte that is more often than not, characterised by significant regulatory and infrastructure challenges and limited access to traditional finance.Joining us now to tell us more about this initiative is Vuyo Lee, Director of Marketing & Corporate Affairs at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).

South Africa's Johannesburg Stock Exchange(JSE) has unveiled 12 small and medium enterprises selected for its 2026 cohort of the 2026 SME Rise Accelerator Programme. The initiative, now in its 5th year aims to boost both investment readiness and growth, in a climte that is more often than not, characterised by significant regulatory and infrastructure challenges and limited access to traditional finance.Joining us now to tell us more about this initiative is Vuyo Lee, Director of Marketing &amp; Corporate Affairs at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).

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SA JSE unveils 12 SMEs selected for its 2026 cohort of the 2026 SME Rise Accelerator Programme

North Africa's energy powerhouse, Algeria, is stepping up efforts to boost oil and gas production while attracting fresh international investment. The country has officially launched its Algeria Bid Round 2026, offering seven exploration blocks as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in global energy markets and support long-term energy security. Algeria's Ambassador to South Africa, H.E. Ambassador Ali Achoui, says the move also reflects ongoing reforms to improve the investment climate, alongside a parallel push into renewable energy, including solar and hydrogen. Channel Africas Economics reporter innocent Semosa has more

North Africa's energy powerhouse, Algeria, is stepping up efforts to boost oil and gas production while attracting fresh international investment. The country has officially launched its Algeria Bid Round 2026, offering seven exploration blocks as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in global energy markets and support long-term energy security. Algeria's Ambassador to South Africa, H.E. Ambassador Ali Achoui, says the move also reflects ongoing reforms to improve the investment climate, alongside a parallel push into renewable energy, including solar and hydrogen. Channel Africas Economics reporter innocent Semosa has more

Algeria launches 2026 energy bid round to boost oil, gas and renewable investment growth

The European Union (EU) has announced that after a five-year suspension, it will resume budgetary support to Ethiopia, unlocking over €140 million in funding. The EU has halted funding to the country following years of instability linked to the Tigray conflict. But with peace not certain, how long will the support last? This announcement comes as International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections show Ethiopia has slipped out of the top five economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. For more on this Thami Ngubeni spoke to Alan Harding, independent Development Economist.  Alan has previously worked for the UK's Department for International Development and has been working as an Economic Advisor for the European Union (EU) in Ethiopia.

The European Union (EU) has announced that after a five-year suspension, it will resume budgetary support to Ethiopia, unlocking over &euro;140 million in funding. The EU has halted funding to the country following years of instability linked to the Tigray conflict. But with peace not certain, how long will the support last? This announcement comes as International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections show Ethiopia has slipped out of the top five economies in Sub-Saharan Africa. For more on this Thami Ngubeni spoke to Alan Harding, independent Development Economist. &nbsp;Alan has previously worked for the UK's Department for International Development and has been working as an Economic Advisor for the European Union (EU) in Ethiopia.

EU resumes funding to Ethiopia amid fragile recovery and economic uncertainty

In today's Market's slot we turn our attention to the Organics and Naturals Expo that  took place in Cape Town, South Africa recently from the 17th to the 19th . This annual event features exhibitors across food and beverage, beauty and personal care, health and wellness, and sustainable lifestyle product categories. The Johannesburg leg will take place later this year in August 2026. The natural and organic sector in South Africa is currently valued at about 60 million dollars annually and continues to expand as consumers increasingly prioritise health, sustainability, and locally produced goods. International export opportunities, particularly to the American and Chinese markets, further enhance the sector's growth prospects. Deenash Pillay - is Head of Small Business Segments for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank..

In today's Market's slot we turn our attention to the Organics and Naturals Expo that &nbsp;took place in Cape Town, South Africa recently from the 17th to the 19th . This annual event features exhibitors across food and beverage, beauty and personal care, health and wellness, and sustainable lifestyle product categories. The Johannesburg leg will take place later this year in August 2026. The natural and organic sector in South Africa is currently valued at about 60 million dollars annually and continues to expand as consumers increasingly prioritise health, sustainability, and locally produced goods. International export opportunities, particularly to the American and Chinese markets, further enhance the sector's growth prospects. Deenash Pillay - is Head of Small Business Segments for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank..

SA JSE unveils 12 SMEs selected for its 2026 cohort of the 2026 SME Rise Accelerator Programme

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