Table of Contents :

Contribution of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works procurement practices to the development of small, medium, and micro enterprises and entrepreneurs
Nonjabulo Brenda Ndlovu. Purshottama S. Reddy and Nikita Singh7

Factors Influencing SMME Success in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
Ricardo Peters, Tania Pretorius and Ian Marais31


The Impact of Bank Credit on Small-Scale Farmers' Agricultural Output
K. Mafuyeka and Temitope Leshoro57


e-kasi Economy in South Africa: Is the Support Provided by the Government enough for Small Businesses in the Townships to Thrive?
Earl M. Malau and Oniccah M. Motloung81


Electronic Payment Technology Adoption and SME Performance: Evidence from Enugu State, Nigeria
Christiana Ijeoma Ezeudu and Ashley Teedzwi Mutezo109


Empowering Tharaka's Economic Landscape: The Impact of Women-Owned Businesses on Social and Economic Development in Kenya
Lenity K. Kathenya, Grace Nyamongo and Josephine Muthami129


Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in South African and Gabonese National Parks: Insights from Tourism Entrepreneurs
Renaldy Nkogho Beyeme, Peta Thomas and Chris Schachtebeck159


Students' Perceptions of the Support Received from Higher Education Institutions toward Student Entrepreneurship
Sbonelo Gift Ndlovu and More Matlakala181


Guidance Framework for SMPs in Meeting the Needs of Clients: South African Perspective
Ramphelane Hlakudi and Philna Coetzee203


Factors Influencing Access to Financial Support: The Multifaceted Challenges faced by SMMEs in Gauteng Province, South Africa
Melvin Sello Mothoa, Edward Malatse Rankhumise and Ephraim Monde Faku229


Indigenous culture as a moderator of the relationship between ethical practices and talent acquisition in SMEs in Harare CBD
Regis Misheal Muchowe, Ashnee Rajlal and Anos Chitamba255


Innovation and Economic Complexity in Sub-Saharan African Countries
Chuma Maxwele279


Leveraging Technology to Support Women Entrepreneurs: Barriers and Support Strategies During and Post COVID-19
Chioma Okoro, Stella Bvuma and Yasmeen Haider307


Proactiveness and Organizational Performance of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
Omolade Oluwatoyin Funmilayo, Christopher I.Ifeacho, Asaolu Adepoju and Omolade Adeleke 333


Culture and Heritage Tourism for Inclusive Growth post COVID-19 Pandemic: New Opportunities for the Vulnerable Groups in South Africa
Mabuyi Gumede and Stanley Osezua Ehiane357


University-Business Collaborations Status Quo in the Rural Context of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Simbarashe Kativhu and Vhonani Olivia Netshandama383


Evaluating the Role of Government Policies in Supporting Emerging Entrepreneurs: A Case Study of Mfolozi Municipality in King Cetshwayo District, South Africa
Makhosi Maphanga 411


SMEs institutional support environment constraints limiting black entrepreneurs' access to finance in Durban Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
MccPowell Sali Fombang and Gauda Johannes Maseko435

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