ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management is a peer-reviewed journal that is aimed at providing practical guidance and empirical evidence to researchers and practitioners specialising in the entrepreneurial and business management fields. The journal provides a communication forum to advance entrepreneurship, innovation, small business management and family business theory, as well as the application thereof in practice. Its aim is the improvement and further development of these fields and it is designed to appeal to both practitioners and academics. View our Editorial Team.

 

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Innovative procurement policies for small, medium and micro enterprises empowerment and sustainable socio-economic growth in South Africa’s construction sector  
Nonjabulo Ndlovu, Henry Wissink, Nyashadzashe Chiwawa
08 April 2026

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Business acumen as a mediator between entrepreneurial mindset and resilience: Evidence from young entrepreneurs in The Gambia  
Muhammed Jawo, Ananda Sabil Hussein, Risna Wijayanti, Sri Palupi Prabandari
01 April 2026

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Determinants of business closure disparities during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in South Africa: Evidence from enterprise survey data  
Nomfundo Nxazonke, Godfred Anakpo, Syden Mishi
01 April 2026

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Stakeholder perspectives of factors contributing to the conduciveness of the business environment of small and medium-sized enterprises in Lesotho  
Sesema Matsepiso Chalatse, Ronnie Lotriet
23 March 2026

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Table of Contents Vol 17, No 1 (2025)  
Editorial Office
20 March 2026

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Theoretical foundations of incubator success: Applying business incubation and entrepreneurial value creation to post-incubatee development  
Lesego Coretta Serwadi, Anthea Amadi-Echendu, Cine van Zyl
13 February 2026

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The impact of personal attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control on entrepreneurial intention among unemployed youth in a South African township  
Obrain Tinashe Murire, Sandra Makwembere, Xabiso Ngabase, Thobeka Ncanywa
13 February 2026

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Bridging the entrepreneurial intention to behaviour gap using entrepreneurial role models  
Lupho A. Gila, Obey Dzomonda, Brownhilder N. Neneh
14 January 2026

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Synergising competitiveness and technological innovation to enhance micro, small and medium enterprise resilience through entrepreneurial orientation in the digital era  
Muhammad Hidayat, Badaruddin Badaruddin, Andi Widiawati
15 December 2025

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The retirement reality: Planning challenges and behaviour of the self-employed  
Thabo Scott, Melany Lotter
10 December 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Notification: SAJESBM interim editorial leadership update

 
Professor Alex Antonites is, effective immediately, temporarily succeeded by Professor Menisha Moos as Editor-in-Chief, who will be supported by Professor Alex Bignotti, Professor Chuks Eresia-Eke, and Professor Chris Schachtebeck. More information will follow in due course. View the Editorial Team here.  
Posted: 2026-01-22

Notification: Just in

 
The Table of Contents for Vol 17, No 1 (2025) of our esteemed scholarly journal has just been released! Dive into the latest findings and must-read articles shaping your field. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for researchers and academics alike. Stay informed, stay ahead!  
Posted: 2026-03-21 More...

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06

Notification: It's here!

 
Dive into innovation with the latest Table of Contents for Vol 16, No 1 (2024)  of our publisher's scholarly journal. Explore groundbreaking studies and transformative insights across diverse disciplines. Embark on a journey of discovery today!  
Posted: 2025-07-31 More...
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