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Transforming Constraints into Opportunities: The Role of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in Driving Local Economic Growth in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Makgamatha Mpho Gift, Mokoele Ngoako,Ramoroka Tlou and Koma Samuel5

The Role of Succession Planning in Enhancing the Long-Term Sustainability of Family-Owned Businesses: A Case Study of Nigerian Family Businesses
Victoria Adekomaya.O35


Assessing the Impact of Management Competencies on 4IR Adoption in Manufacturing SMEs
Luyanda Lorraine Bingwa and Musawenkosi Ngibe59


Global Lessons for Smarter Services: Adapting International Digital Innovations for South Africa's Home Affairs
Chamunorwa Huni and Meron A. Okbandrias85


Trade in Services in Africa: A Review of Empirical Methods
Sonja Grater113


Macroeconomic Determinants of SME Growth in South Africa: Evidence from ARDL Analysis
Olusegun Adesile135


Bridging the Gap: Implementing a Contextual Entrepreneurial Framework in South African Higher Education
Ricardo Peters and Tania Pretorius157


The Impact of Entrepreneurship Pedagogy on the Development of Entrepreneurial Competencies among Vocational Graduates in Tanzania
Denis Michael, Aman A. Mwakalapuka and Jeremia R. Makindara179


Business Characterisation and Impediments of Locally Owned Small-Scale Enterprises' Growth
Thabo S. Mokopanela, Emeka E. Obioha, Olubunmi O. Obioha and Benjamin Okorie Ajah201


Innovative Governance For The 21st Century: Reimagining Local Government Performance and Accountability
Khutso Delphus Maela227


Enhancing Tourism Education with Artificial Intelligence for Post-COVID-19 Workforce Readiness
Acquinath Kholeka Nombulelo Zaca, Dumisile Hlengwa and Reshma Sucheran253


Comparative Analysis of Alternative Finance versus Alternative Investments as Tools for Project Funding
Sandile Gazu and John-Baptiste Mabejane273


The Role of Rural Tourism Entrepreneurship Businesses in Rural Economic Development
Siyabonga Mxunyelwa295


Determinants of Success for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Perspectives of Owner-Managers in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province
ME Letsoalo319


An analysis of ethical governance in Corporate Social Responsibility Model: a benchmark of PepsiCo.
Innocent Nuwagaba, Isaiah Nuwagaba Elvin, Lukamba Muhiya Tshombe, Lucky Yona, Henry Waruhiu, David Kalaba and Peter Kiuluku343

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