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Global conflicts may seem far away, but their impact can quickly reach South African small businesses.

📰 Sunday Times ZA Weekly Column

Each week, our Managing Director Luncedo Mtwentwe shares insights on the evolving business landscape for South African SMMEs.

This week’s article explores how Middle East tensions could impact fuel prices, supply chains and operating costs, and what businesses can do to prepare.

Read the full article on link below:
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/opinion/2026-03-07-luncedo-mtwentwe-fuel-freight-and-fear-how-smmes-can-navigate-raging-middle-east-conflict/

Our Managing Director, Luncedo Mtwentwe, continues to shape national business conversations through his weekly column in the Sunday Times.

In his latest article, he highlights a powerful truth: South African SMMEs are sitting on a gold mine of data, yet many have not unlocked its true value.

Data is no longer just a by-product of doing business. When treated as a strategic asset, it can drive revenue growth, improve decision-making, strengthen customer retention and create real competitive advantage.

At Vantage Advisory, we believe information becomes impact when businesses know how to use it.

Read more about it on link below:
https://www.sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/2026-02-14-luncedo-mtwentwe-l-data-monetisation-is-the-new-gold-and-smes-are-sitting-on-the-mine/