South Africa

LEAF reports on South Africa

• Economic outlook · 99 pagesSouth Africa Economic Outlook 2026South Africa enters 2026 navigating a complex mix of structural reform, industrial capacity, infrastructure pressure, fiscal constraint, and renewed opportunities for growth. This LEAF report examines the country’s economic outlook through the lens of macro stability, manufacturing performance, investment confidence, energy resilience, and policy choices that will shape South Africa’s role in Africa’s wider growth story.

Analysis

• 19 May 2026South Africa's R50 Billion AI Economy: Bypassing Physical Constraints for Digital Growth

All 19 are open to African businesses generally — LEAF is not currently tracking a programme written only for South Africa.

• Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme15 November 2026

  Provides $5,000 seed funding and training for African entrepreneurs.

• Acumen Fellows ProgramRolling — no published deadline

  Develops leadership skills for social impact leaders across Africa.

• Africa's Business Heroes CompetitionRolling — no published deadline

  Rewards outstanding African entrepreneurs with $300,000 funding and mentorship.

• Ashoka Changemaker ProgramRolling — no published deadline

  Supports social entrepreneurs driving systemic social change with fellowship and funding access.

• AWS Activate for StartupsRolling — no published deadline

  Provides cloud credits and technical support for startups using AWS.

• Endeavor Entrepreneur ProgramRolling — no published deadline

  Supports high-growth entrepreneurs through global mentorship and networking.

• Global Good Fund FellowshipRolling — no published deadline

  Develops leadership capacity for social enterprise founders.

• GoGettaz Agripreneur PrizeRolling — no published deadline

  Recognises young agribusiness innovators with $50,000 prize funding and exposure.