Lungile Msomi

Digital Content Specialist

Meet Lungile Msomi, is the digital content specialist for SME South Africa with a Media Studies and Communication degree from the University of the Free State. With experience ranging from journalism to copywriting—and now steering the ship as Startup.Africa’s editor—she transforms ideas into captivating stories. When she’s not busy turning words into art, you’ll find her vibing to music, exploring tech trends, or reading literally anything. Passionate about technology, music, fashion, and, of course, writing, Lungile adds a fun twist to every project 😁
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Capital Sequencing for SMEs

Capital Sequencing for SMEs

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Nedbank, iKhokha Introduce South Africa’s First Twice-Daily Settlement for MerchantsNedbank, iKhokha Introduce South Africa’s First Twice-Daily Settlement for Merchants

Nedbank, iKhokha Introduce South Africa’s First Twice-Daily Settlement for Merchants

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Lungile Msomi
The Cybersecurity Gap Hiding in Everyday Document Workflows

The Cybersecurity Gap Hiding in Everyday Document Workflows

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Lungile Msomi
Applications Open for 2026 EmpowaEntrepreneurs Pitch Week

Applications Open for 2026 EmpowaEntrepreneurs Pitch Week

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Lungile Msomi
Cheaper Capital and Smarter Structures Can Reduce SME Funding Costs

Cheaper Capital and Smarter Structures Can Reduce SME Funding Costs

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Lungile Msomi
The Cost of Waiting: How Funding Delays Are Costing South African SMEs Money

The Cost of Waiting: How Funding Delays Are Costing South African SMEs Money

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Lungile Msomi
Have Entrepreneurs Applying for Funding Lost the Plot? Your Season One Binge-worthy Podcast Provides Clarity

Have Entrepreneurs Applying for Funding Lost the Plot? Your Season One Binge-worthy Podcast Provides Clarity

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Lungile Msomi
AI Literacy in IT: What South African Employers Need in 2026

AI Literacy in IT: What South African Employers Need in 2026

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Lungile Msomi
Turning Convenience into a Product

Turning Convenience into a Product

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Lungile Msomi
Compliance Regulations for Skincare Businesses in South Africa

Compliance Regulations for Skincare Businesses in South Africa

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Lungile Msomi
Why Your SME Needs a Website, Not Just WhatsApp Business

Why Your SME Needs a Website, Not Just WhatsApp Business

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Lungile Msomi
Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunities for SMEs

Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunities for SMEs

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Lungile Msomi
Airtable review

Airtable

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Lungile Msomi
Local Manufacturing Incentives

Local Manufacturing Incentives

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Lungile Msomi
How to Determine Your Trading Hours

How to Determine Your Trading Hours

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Lungile Msomi
Section 189 Retrenchment Guidelines for SMEs

Section 189 Retrenchment Guidelines for SMEs

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Lungile Msomi
Why Small Businesses Need an AI Prompt Library

Why Small Businesses Need an AI Prompt Library

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Lungile Msomi
Optimising Governance Structures As You Scale

Optimising Governance Structures As You Scale

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Lungile Msomi
The Real Reason Your SME Can't Get Funding: You're Invisible to Lenders

The Real Reason Your SME Can’t Get Funding: You’re Invisible to Lenders

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Lungile Msomi
Best Free AI Tools for Marketing Your Business

Best Free AI Tools for Marketing Your Business

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Lungile Msomi
Trello Review

Trello

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Lungile Msomi
Black Friday Is Won in Warehouse Efficiency, Not at Checkout

Black Friday Is Won in Warehouse Efficiency, Not at Checkout

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Lungile Msomi
Business operations you must execute in your SME

Business Operations You Must Execute in Your SME

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Lungile Msomi
How AI Can Reduce Admin Costs in Your SME

How AI Can Reduce Admin Costs in Your SME

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Lungile Msomi
Warehouse management for small businesses

Warehouse Management and Optimisation for Small Businesses

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Lungile Msomi
The Funding-Fit Gap: Why More Capital Won't Fix SA's SME Problem

The Funding-Fit Gap: Why More Capital Won’t Fix SA’s SME Problem

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Lungile Msomi
DM to Buy Culture

The Rise of “DM to Buy” Culture in Entrepreneurship

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Lungile Msomi
Workflow Automation Tools: A Platform Comparison for SMEs

Workflow Automation Tools: A Platform Comparison for SMEs

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Lungile Msomi
Manufacturing cost control stratgies

Manufacturing Cost Control: Strategies for SMEs

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Lungile Msomi
Forget the Funding Chase: Why SA's Funders Invest in 'Chickens', Not 'Eggs'

Forget the Funding Chase: Why SA’s Funders Invest in ‘Chickens’, Not ‘Eggs’

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Lungile Msomi
Consumer protection act explained

Consumer Protection Act Explained for Business Owners

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Lungile Msomi
Proposed VAT Changes What Business Owners Need to Know

Proposed VAT Changes: What Business Owners Need to Know

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Lungile Msomi
Asana review

Asana

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Lungile Msomi
Manufacturing equipment financing

Manufacturing Equipment Financing

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Lungile Msomi
Best Industries for Franchise Investment

Best Industries for Franchise Investment

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Lungile Msomi
Key Person Insurance Explained

Key Person Insurance Explained

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Lungile Msomi