28/07/2026
The future in now
Many youth-led businesses start informally: testing ideas, building demand and creating value long before they meet traditional funding requirements. The question is: are we supporting them early enough?
As Buhle Tshasilanye shared on East Coast Radio: ‘It’s not that the youth economy is a future opportunity. It exists, it’s already active. We just need to recognise and support it earlier.’
Real inclusion means simpler formalisation, more flexible funding models and earlier access to markets. How can we better meet emerging entrepreneurs where they are? Share your thoughts below. 👇
