informal economy

South Africa’s R500-Million Spaza Shop Fund: Between Ambition and Grassroots Reality

South Africa’s R500million spaza shop fund aims to help small township shops become safer and stronger by offering grants and…

4 months ago

Strengthening South Africa’s Informal Economy: The Role of Spaza Shops

South Africa is stepping up the rules for spaza shops—small shops that are vital to local communities. By February 28,…

10 months ago

“Elevating Cape Town’s Informal Trade: A Fusion of Infrastructure and Education”

Cape Town is investing in its informal economy by improving trading spaces with enhancements such as asphalt coating, pavers, and…

2 years ago

Cape Town’s Strategic Investment in the Informal Economy

Cape Town is investing R118.5 million to enhance its informal economy by transforming trading sites, providing trader training, and exploring…

2 years ago

Enhancing Cape Town’s Informal Economy: Upgraded Infrastructure and Business Training

Alderman James Vos, a prominent figure in Cape Town's economic growth, has recently announced a series of infrastructure initiatives aimed…

2 years ago

City of Cape Town’s Informal Economy Summit: The Pathway to Economic Growth

The City of Cape Town's Economic Growth Directorate recently hosted the Informal Trading Economy and Expo at the City Hall.…

2 years ago

Cape Town’s Informal Sector Summit & Expo 2023: Growing and Sustaining the Informal Economy

Registration for the 2023 Informal Sector Summit & Expo is now open, hosted by the City of Cape Town to…

3 years ago

BRICS Employment Working Group: Promoting Unity and Cooperation to Tackle Global Challenges

The BRICS nations, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have made significant progress in recent years. However, with…

3 years ago

Addressing the Skills Gap in the Informal Economy in BRICS Countries

The informal sector comprises a significant portion of the workforce in BRICS countries, with 62% of workers employed in this…

3 years ago