On this page you will find statements and op-eds distributed by SBI; coverage the Institute receives and news about and for SMEs. While we do not necessarily endorse political parties, nor the findings of other research institutions, our research and advocacy positions are increasingly highlighted by influential commentators. We post these articles or interviews here for your review.
News releases & OpEds
The Annual AHI Congress was held in October 2015 in George, Western Cape.
The Annual AHI Congress was held in October 2015 in George, Western Cape. This year's theme was "The Role of Business in Local Government and Local Economic Development". The George Chamber of Commerce led by Dr. Willie Cilliers and his team hosted the congress. The...
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE AHI: Medium term budget policy statement by Minister Pravin Gordhan on 26 October 2016
Since December last year South Africa has experienced some of the most challenging political, social and economic upheavals since the advent of democracy. Ongoing, intense power struggles within the ruling party and, sadly, within the Cabinet exacerbate economic...
Word by the recipient of the MS Louw Award – Brand Pretorius
With such an inspirational speech that left everyone at the AHI Conference with goosebumps, we would love to share the words of the recipient of the MS Louw Award at the Gala evening - Brand Pretorius, we salute you. 20 OCTOBER 2016 MS LOUW AWARD ACCEPTANCE SPEECH...
News from the CEO’s desk
September is Heritage month, and Heritage Day was celebrated on 24 September. So far, this month has seen exciting breakthroughs that will set the AHI on an even firmer path. Herewith some of the highlights: 1. Wonderful visit to Hoedspruit. The chairperson of the...
AHI signed a MOU with the Ethics Institute of South Africa
The AHI signed a MOU with the Ethics institute of South Africa to show our commitment in doing Business in an ethical manner. We encourage all our members to follow these guidelines in order to grow a strong economy to better the lives of all in South Africa.
Robinson Regstreeks ingesprek met Bernard Swanepoel – AHI Eerste vise-President
Die AHI se eerste Vise-President: Bernard Swanepoel gesels oor die mybou bedryf op die program in gesprek.
Local business looks set for a boost
LOCAL businessmen and women gathered at Dee's Restaurant recently to deliberate the possibility of reopening the local Chamber of Commerce. Leon Prinsloo, well known for his role in AfriForum and Labour Relations, has been pivotal in presenting the idea to the...
What Business Chambers should know when working together with municipalities
We have included a set of documents you are welcome to download in this respect: - BAaM Guidelines - LED Stakeholder database - Action Plan for the AHI/CoGTA Salga partnership - NERSA Consultation paper ons small scale - IDP Coordinators updated - Final...
SBI reported in the news
Sunday Times: ‘How will I take care of my children?’: Car dealership owner among business owners counting the costs of riots
After losing 53 cars during xenophobic attacks in SA in
Business Maverick: JSE retail stocks muted despite retailers going into crisis mode amid looting
While scenes of lawlessness in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and
KykNET: Met ‘n Huppel In Die Stap S9 | E26
KykNET: Met 'n Huppel In Die Stap S9 | E26by KykNET 30 June 2021
BusinessTech: South Africa keeps getting stuck in the same pothole
The Small Business Institute of South Africa (SBI) says that
EWN: GOING DIGITAL DURING PANDEMIC SIGNALS A POSITIVE CHANGE FOR SMMES – SBI
In its research paper titled: ‘Digitalisation – the best hope for
Business Day: JOHN DLUDLU: Government’s lackadaisical approach does not bode well for digital transformation
The fourth industrial revolution has arrived but the state is
Business Maverick: Policy madness: SA’s industrialisation policies have slowed economic growth
Albert Einstein once famously said, ‘Insanity is doing the same
Sunday World: New thinking needed for small business growth
Johannesburg – The Small Business Institute this week released the results
RSG: My mooi dorp 17 April 2021
In die sewende program gesels ons oor die vier dinge
Vutivi Business News: Long way to go for SMMEs to take advantage of localisation
For localisation to be successfully implemented, the requirements must be
Business Report: SA needs new growth approach as it lags its peers, says SBI
THE SMALL Business Institute (SBI) said South Africa needed to
Engineering News: SBI papers make recommendations to engender small business growth, aid recovery
Nonprofit organisation the Small Business Institute (SBI) on April 14
Business Day: JOHN DLUDLU: How SA can stop spinning its wheels and get out of the mud
It is no secret that the country was in serious
Daily Maverick: Let’s get digital, digital
The queue to renew your motor vehicle or driver’s licence
Daily Maverick: Competition Commission steps carefully into the fast-growing online retail space
The Competition Commission has announced an inquiry into the trade
