Podcasts about smmes

John Maytham speaks with Ajay Lalu, Managing Director of Black Lite Consulting, about a heated debate around transformation policy in South Africa. At the centre of the discussion is Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s proposal to allow Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs) as a path to BEE compliance for electronic communications licence applicants. Instead of selling 30% equity to historically disadvantaged groups, multinationals could invest in local development initiatives. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Africa Melane is Matthew Parks, COSATU’s Parliamentary Coordinator, who says the DA's move is not only legally flimsy but politically reckless in a year already charged with populist rhetoric. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is ‘pivotal for us to support the smaller guys, the ones that are starting up, so that we can get them to that point where they actually can contribute to the economy effectively': Maude Modise –Shoprite Group.

Nosipho Radebe speaks to Seth Mulli, Programme Director at Allan Gray MakersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simone Cooper, head of Business and Commercial Banking South Africa at Standard Bank, discusses the challenges faced by SMMEs and how to turn those challenges into opportunities, and looks at trends in the sector. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

BOSA MP Nobuntu Webster has written an opinion piece published on News24 that SMMEs need more support, and one way of doing that is to declare townships as SEZs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Black Business Federation, Ntsikelelo Dlulane on whether the signing of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill will make any difference in the realities of doing business for SMMEs in the country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supporting Township SMMEs beyond just offering products and solutions. We're committed to fostering business growth and incubating businesses until they can stand on their own. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standard-bank-southafrica/message

This year, South Africa is set to become the tenth-largest solar market in the world. In 2023 R17.5 Billion rands of solar panels were imported into this country. In the latest episode of The Current podcast series, we're talking all things solar PV – from market dynamics to how much it costs and whether it makes commercial sense for you to install it for your business or your home. Listen to Investec's Melanie Humphries, Bernard Geldenhuys, and SAPVIA's De Wet Taljaard, as they enlighten us on SA's solar boom. 00:00: Intro 01:56: Meet the guests 02:24: Overview of solar in SA and its domination 03:36: 86% of all solar is residential or rooftop 04:24: Large-scale solar PV projects 05:03: SA in comparison to other country's solar adoption 06:20: The impact of residential solar's boom on the national grid 07:16: The cost implications of installing solar 09:46: Homeowners installing solar for commercial value 11:55: Equitable access to solar power 13:55: Local manufacturing of solar lagging behind 14:49: REIPP Programme attracting substantial FDI 15:19: Feeding excess energy back into the grid 17:32: Transmission is the biggest hurdle for large-scale solar 18:50: What is wheeling and why is it important for IPPs? 21:19: Top considerations when installing rooftop solar 22:28: Maintenance of solar equipment 23:10: Loadshedding and solar's relationship is changing 24:17: SMMEs benefit from solar 25:24: What are the risks to SA's solar boom? 28:28 Closing comments and some practical advice Investec's Sustainable Solutions in solar · Investec Focus Radio SA

    Jane Dutton speaks to Tusani Mnyandu the Manager at Mazars in South Africa about the SMMEs outlook after the 2024 budget speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital transformation plays a critical role in the success and growth of SMMEs in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. It's no longer a nice-to-have, but a necessary step for SMMEs to complete and thrive in a world increasingly dominated by technology. Managing Executive: Home and Business Solutions at Telkom Business, Makgosi Mabaso about challenges and considerations an SME will face when digitally transforming their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Arnold Naicker, Head of Product Development at  Telkom Business about the role of SMMEs in developing the economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on our entrepreneur feature we talk to Andisa Ramavhunga, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group, to recap and consolidation the topics that have been discussed to date on how SMMEs (or any other business for that matter) can think about strategy to create value. We connect the dots from: Strategy, organisational design, leadership, Financials, etc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Vusumuzi Mavuso a Commissioner at the Public Service Commission about the commission's latest findings that there are over a hundred thousand unpaid invoices between national and provincial government departments and small business. The commission says this poses a significant risk to service providers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Small businesses have felt the brunt of multiple crises plaguing the country. From rolling blackouts, the Covid-19 pandemic, to an economy that's not growing and difficulties in accessing markets, small businesses have struggled. It's often said SMMEs are the backbone of the economy, but do they have adequate support? Wongakazi Majola from Impactful Initiatives is trying to change this through a market that is meant to assist small businesses. 

Guest: Founder and CEO of Aasha Investments Solutions Arifa Parkar joins John to celebrate Women's Month and to reflect on her dedication toward the upliftment of SMMEs in the Western Cape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thokozile is an admitted attorney and seasoned infrastructure development professional with over 12 years' experience having worked for multinational companies like Norton Rose Fulbright, Citibank, and E.ON Energy and is currently the COO of Bayakha Infrastructure Partners, an infrastructure fund manager with a mandate to make equity investments in large scale energy, water, ICT and Transport infrastructure projects. She is passionate about skills development and regularly facilitates training for Development Finance Institutions with the Association of African Development Finance Institutions and conducts masterclasses for SMMEs as part of corporate Enterprise and Supplier Development Programmes. Thokozile has served on various public and private sector committees, including the South African Local Government Youth Development Forum Energy Working Committee, the BRICS Women Business Alliance Energy Security Subcommittee, the Climate Council's Working Group for Women's Access to Energy Finance and she chairs the Chaba Winds of Change Community Trust. Thokozile's work in socio-economic development includes founding READPower, a social investment initiative that donates solar lights to enable children to read and do their homework as night. She is a Mandela Washington Fellow and an alumna of the Power Africa/YALI Women in African Power Programme. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tebello-motshwane/message

South African Breweries has intensified its localisation push, saying it believes that investing and forming partnerships with SMMEs is critical to SA's economy. Business Day TV spoke to SAB's CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac about some of the group's initiatives.

According to data from the Small Business Institute, in order to surpass the minimal GDP growth criteria, South Africa will need to reassess its strategy for economic growth. With the energy crisis affecting macro and micro enterprises, SMMEs struggling to stay afloat. Business Day TV spoke to the CEO of SBI, John Dludlu on how the SBI is working to support small businesses.

Tonight, on our entrepreneur feature we've been talking to Andisa Ramavhunga, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group, about how SMMEs (or any other business for that matter) can think about strategy to create value. On the first episode of the discussion Andisa defined what strategy was and mention three of its components which are; desirability, feasibility, and viability. Desirability deals with who your clients are, what they need, identifying, solving, and managing their problems. Feasibility estimates the competence of management and the sufficiency of resources to bring a product or idea to market. Viability looks at the business is returning enough of a profit to provide a return to the business owner and also meet its commitments to business creditors. Once an organisation has figured out the above, it then needs to design an organisation that can create, deliver, and capture the value. This evening Andisa talks about the organisational design elements that are required for an organisation to thrive in its business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on our entrepreneur feature we talk to Andisa Ramavhunga, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group, about how SMMEs (or any other business for that matter) can think about strategy to create value. On the first episode of the discussion Andisa defined what strategy was and mention three of its components which are; Is your product desirable, can you as a business deliver on the value of that product and thirdly, is your product viable, that is, can your product make you money? He focused on the desirability factor and this evening he continues with the second part which is “delivering on the value of the product”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pavlo Phitidis| CEO, Aurik Business AcceleratorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement speaks to Mike Anderson, the founder and CEO of the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) about the damages that load shedding is having on the sector and calls for subsidies for alternative energy solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Nsubuga-Mukasa | Head of Brand Marketing at Momentum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence speaks to Kristal Duncan-Williams Project Lead for Youth Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55% of African GDP and 41% of African employment is in services – but the service SMME sector in Africa is often overlooked by investors, and under-served by technology and finance, despite its massive economic importance. On the show, Nonso Mordi and Arjun Khoosal, Co-founder of Kandua look at the service SMMEs, the opportunities available in the sector, and what needs to be done to encourage its growth.

55% of African GDP and 41% of African employment is in services – but the service SMME sector in Africa is often overlooked by investors, and under-served by technology and finance, despite its massive economic importance. On the show, Nonso Mordi and Arjun Khoosal, Co-founder of Kandua look at the service SMMEs, the opportunities available in the sector, and what needs to be done to encourage its growth.

55% of African GDP and 41% of African employment is in services – but the service SMME sector in Africa is often overlooked by investors, and under-served by technology and finance, despite its massive economic importance. On the show, Nonso Mordi and Arjun Khoosal, Co-founder of Kandua look at the service SMMEs, the opportunities available in the sector, and what needs to be done to encourage its growth.

Clarence speaks to Siyabonga Mabuza Head of Cyber Security at 4th Industrial Revolution Incubator (4IRI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As South Africans contend with power cuts on Monday owing to insufficient energy generation capacity by Eskom, the Democratic Alliance (DA) wants government to open up the market to allow the participation of small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) in the renewable energy sector. The party pointed out that South Africa was experiencing unprecedented levels of power cuts this year, with no sign of an immediate end to the supply challenges faced by Eskom, which was also seeking a 32% tariff increase from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. “Meanwhile, the damage to the economy, particularly small enterprises, has been immediate and enormous. Broad economic cost due to daily disruptions includes significant losses in production, investments, large scale de-industrialisation, greater unemployment and declining livelihoods. The country's unstable power supply further undermines the government's so-called plan of encouraging digital innovations among small and micro-entrepreneurs,” the DA said. The party believed that SMMEs could play a significant role in solving South Africa's power crisis by being allowed to take part in small-scale energy generation (SSEG) activities. The DA added that the ongoing electricity crisis posed the single biggest existential threat to any business in the SMME sector. “It is, therefore, unconscionable that the Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is not actively working to promote increased SMME participation in the renewable energy sector,” it said. The party explained that SSEG would provide the opportunity for traditional electricity consumers to be transformed into “prosumers”, by allowing small businesses to become active contributors to the supply of electricity while generating employment and economic output throughout the energy supply chain. The DA blamed the African National Congress (ANC) for the power supply crisis, saying it was a direct consequence of the ANC's “hostile State interventionist and race-based policy approach” to the energy solution, which it believed incentivised corruption on an industrial scale.

Today, on Equip & Elevate Podcast we got to chat with Zoe Msutwana about her upbringing, career journey and Public Relations tips for SMMEs. Zoe Msutwana is currently a Head of Strategy at a boutique PR Agency with over 10 years experience, Founding Editor of GUIDE, and Content Creator. Zoe started her career at At Vogue Communications, where she worked on the NBCUniversal brand, which houses TV Channels including E! Entertainment, The Style Network, Universal Channel and Studio Universal on the DStv platform.Following this, Zoe went on to join DNA Brand Architects as a Senior Brand Architect where she oversaw PR/Reputation Management & Strategy Development. She later went on to join Africa's premier luxury brand agency, Vivid Luxury as a Senior PR Account Director.With the Pop-Culture itch coupled with her horned PR entrepreneurial spirit, Zoe took a move that would see her cement her position as one of the most influential voices in the fashion and beauty economy in SA followed by the launch of her coveted platform, GUIDE  — South Africa's very own Beauty & Wellness insider.

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Government officials responsible for the billions of rands worth of late and non-payment of invoices by national and provincial departments need to be monitored and punished, National Treasury said on Monday. It said that while there was an improvement in terms of the number of invoices older than 30 days there were not paid at the end of the 2021/22 financial year, there was still "a noticeable regression" in the number of invoices that were paid by national departments after 30 days. Businesses supplying to government, especially small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs), have had to contend with the late payment of invoices for years, exposing them to significant risks, such as losing out on much-needed income, debt, and even closure. National Treasury said payment of invoices within 30 days should be included in the performance agreements of accounting officers, chief financial officers, and other relevant officials. "Disciplinary action should be taken against officials who fail to comply with the requirements to pay invoices within 30 days and who undermine the systems of internal control be taken," Treasury said. It said accounting officers should ensure that the information to the relevant treasury is signed off and submitted within the timeframes stipulated in the National Treasury instruction note. Treasury said the topic of payment of suppliers within 30 days must be "a standing agenda item at all executive committee meetings of all provincial and national government departments". "To ensure that supplier operations continue without strain and financial difficulties, government institutions are urged to pay their suppliers on time and not contribute to the dire effects of the pandemic that has already put a strain on the financial sustainability of SMMEs," Treasury said.

Daniël  (DJ)  Le Roux | Director at Aretè Tax Specialists and Accountants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It's an open secret that credit, when leveraged intelligently, has the power to unlock incredible potential in your business. This is the major reason why credit is so easily accessible in many parts of the world. But, Pakistan, a nation with over 50 million active bank accounts, has been relatively slow to conform to the trend, with only 500 thousand credit cards nationwide.Omair Ansari, the founder of ABHI, takes this surprising statistic as a sign of great opportunity in the region. Without access to credit facilities, many employees across the nation have had limited options when it comes to stretching their paycheck. Omair's solution to this is a remarkable easy wage access system that has drawn the attention of not just employees, but even the SMMEs which hire them.Beyond that, we also discuss other fintech topics such as:- SME financing in general- The Pakistani banking system and how it could better help SMEs- Gender equality in access to funding00:00 — Introduction02:40 — Identifying the target market07:30 — Developing a unique credit solution14:45 — Navigating risk and ethical concerns21:22 — Overcoming structural challenges25:27 — Benefits of digitisation32:55 — ConclusionFollow 'Couchonomics with Arjun Singh' on any app you listen to podcasts.Check out Couchonomics website for all new updates: www.couchonomics.comFINTECH NEWSSubscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter Daily Fintech Crunch to receive daily interesting news from the world of Fintech, DeFI, Crypto and beyond: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...PARTNERSCouchonomics with Arjun Singh is brought to you by our partners from:Our website

Gugu Mhlungu speaks to GM for Enterprise & Supplier Development at Shoprite Group, Maude Modise for more on The Shoprite Group's recently launched Shoprite Next Capital, which is a business division dedicated to capacitating and growing commercially viable SMMEs to further the Group's continued efforts to give small suppliers access to its consumer market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA banks' lending policies are ‘atrocious', claims Redge Nkosi of Firstsource Money.

Gugu Mhlungu speak to Group CEO of The Craft Design Institute, Erica Elk on their call for applications from businesses for a new round of its Youth LaunchPad project, a unique programme that places interns in SMMEs in the creative industries to support increased capacity and pave for the way for new job creation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Keith  Michael | CEO at Lebone Litho Printers Africa is joined by Keith Michael, CEO at Lebone Litho Printers to talk about how Lebone Litho decided to uplift Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) by collaborating with independent bakkie owners and contractors to deliver the millions of school workbooks it prints to thousands of schools nationwide. Through this initiative, Lebone has been able to improve the lives of over 500 bakkie owners nationwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Service Commission (PSC) compliance reports continue to raise the alarm about national and provincial government departments' slow adherence to a 30-day supplier payment policy. On Tuesday, the PSC said that although there were improvements in some government departments, the issue remained a concern. Late payment has a dire impact on the survival of suppliers, PSC commissioner Michael Seloane said. "Unpaid invoices have the potential of destabilising any business, especially the SMMEs whose lifeblood is the sufficient availability of cash flow, which ultimately impact negatively on government's initiative of achieving its job creation and economic growth outcomes," Seloane added. Nationally, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure showed significant improvement in dealing with outstanding invoices monthly from July to September. The department recorded 11 outstanding invoices in July at a cost of R 307 124. In September, the number declined to two unpaid invoices worth R55 767. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy showed improvement from 13 invoices in July, valued at R 12 737 900. In September, the department had only 7 outstanding invoices at the cost of R 7 489 310. Government departments are required to submit payment reports to National Treasury. Still, the Departments of Traditional Affairs, Correctional Services, and Justice and Constitutional Development failed to submit reports for the September period. Provincial non-compliance Gauteng, the Eastern Cape and the North West have reported a high number of unpaid invoices. "As at the end of September 2021, the Eastern Cape recorded 4 648 invoices with a related cost of R 2 280 024 142, compared to 8 057 invoices with a related cost of R 2 228 122 449. For Gauteng, 4 855 invoices with a related cost of R 1 044 398 803 were recorded at the end of September 2021, compared to 1 677 invoices with a related cost of R 790 771 938 at the end of June 2021. "The North West recorded 4 340 invoices with a related cost of R 266 912 565 at the end of September 2021, compared to 5 527 invoices with a related cost of R 456 021 865 at the end of June 2021," Seloane said. Mpumalanga failed to report for August and September, and the Western Cape did not report for September. Seloane said the commission might have to apply stricter measures to improve compliance with Public Finance Management Act. He pointed to the delay in the tabling of the Public Procurement Bill, which has yet to be presented to Cabinet and aims to professionalise supply chain management in the government. It was earmarked for presentation by December 2021. The new deadline is 2022/23, Seloane said.

Today we will be talking to Keitumetse Lekaba, the Managing Director and Head of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) at I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR about funding your business. Keitumetse will be discussing the different types of funding available to entrepreneurs and how you can position your idea or business to unlock some funding. She will also discuss on why entrepreneurs do not get funding for their businesses.  In addition, Keitumetse will she insight on the essential qualities investors look for in their founders/ entrepreneurs as well as what you should consider before they accept funding from an investor.Keitumetse has over 15 years of experience, she has led the implementation of ESD Programmes for companies such as Coca Cola Beverages South Africa, Exxaro Mine, Sasol, Barloworld, SA Tourism and many more. Keitumetse is a co-founder of Mediwell Medical Centre in Johannesburg, as well as the founder of Karabo Business Solutions. Outside of finance and SMME development, she is the founder and chairperson of Goddess Girls, an NGO facilitating girl child mentorship in Soweto.Keitumetse has a passion for human and business development, business coaching and sustainability of SMMEs. She is an exceptional leader, with charisma and extensive knowledge in her field.

In March 2020, some of South Africa's richest families announced they will be donating R1bn each to help people affected by the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. It included Johann Rupert, Patrice Motsepe and Nicky Oppenheimer with Mary Oppenheimer and her daughters adding another R1bn. In October 2020, in an interview with BizNews, Jonathan Oppenheimer described the decision to channel the money into a trust, the South African Future Trust, which would support SMMEs as an “aha” moment for the family. He said it took just eight days to set up the trust with money flowing to beneficiaries a week later. The head of the South African Future Trust, Bridget Fury, told BizNews the small businesses they supported have proven to be extraordinarily resilient despite another shock in the form of  the July riots. – Linda van Tilburg

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Tlou Ledwaba (TJ) is the co-founder of Bright Path Business Consultants, an accounting practice that helps SMMEs grow into sustainable and profitable businesses. TJ was appointed as an Accounting Member of the Tax Court by the President and gives us advice on how small businesses can get funding. Topics/ Questions: How did you get appointed as an  Accounting Manager of the tax court by the president? How can businesses apply for funding assistance? Before applying for funding, what do businesses need to know? What institutes are most likely to help small businesses with funding? What amounts are available for small business funding? Got your own business or looking at starting one? Sign-up for Sage's 30-day free trial and see how their software can help take your business further: https://bit.ly/3djWTiWSend us your questions about small businesses and it could feature in our upcoming SME podcast on WhatsApp on (+27) 72 934 4218. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Financial Freedom content: @HonestMoneyPod

In the Absa Insights podcast series, The Money Show's Bruce Whitfield engages in conversation with the bank's sector experts about investment possibilities in Agriculture, Consumer Goods and Services, Enterprise Supply Development and Telecommunications, Public Sector, and Natural Resources and Energy. In this episode: Keitumetse Lekaba says the days of implementing Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) as a tick box exercise are over... Now, it's about making an impact. For more, please visit https://cib.absa.africa/insights2021/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa's small and medium enterprises have been hard hit by Covid-19 and the recent civil unrest which razed some firm to the ground. Alishia Seckam spoke to Charles Okehalam from AGH Capital about the challenging environment to find out if this is putting off investment in the SMME sector.

The sit-down restaurant industry is urging the government to reconsider its blanket ban on the industry outside of take-aways, which has its own business model challenges. The industry says the broad approach of the current adjusted Level 4 lockdown restrictions that lumps together sit-down restaurants, take-aways, bars, taverns and other eateries, reveals a simple lack of understanding of the operations of each sector and how to best serve and protect the people and the jobs in those sectors. While announcing the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the era of big corporates creating thousands of jobs had passed. There is a greater move to recognise the need to open opportunities to entrepreneurs. The President said while 98% of formal businesses are Small Medium to Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), they make up a far smaller contribution to employment and the country's GDP. To achieve the goal of the National Development Plan for SMMEs to create at least 90% of the targeted 11 million new jobs by 2030, the country needs to pay far closer attention to developing small businesses. Michael Avery is joined by Mike Maree, serial entrepreneur and one of the co-founders of the Mugg and Bean Franchise; Henk Botha, FNB's Industry Specialist: Restaurants And Grace Harding, CEO of Ocean Basket and The Restaurant Collective spokesperson to talk about how the sector has held up and what needs to happen to grow it from here

How to make your second startup a success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, talks capital, cashflow & customer acquisition Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, believes that South African SMMEs deserve a concerted effort, involving the nation, and that if partnerships are emphasised, our country could keep more businesses open - and lower unemployment rates. As a Chartered Accountant, Trevor and his co-founder, Neil Welman, launched Lulalend in 2014, in hopes of providing optimal support for startups in order to strengthen the economy. For Trevor, it's all about making fairer financial opportunities for SMMEs a reality. In this week's Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media links up with Trevor Gosling for an incredibly insightful talk on the challenges SMMEs face in securing capital for their business endeavors, and how the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted a need to pay closer attention the ‘pains and stresses' existing customer bases. Trevor addresses a variety of challenges and solutions, talking on adaptation of business models, leveraging the wisdom of those around you, and approaching ‘step up growth'.

How to make your second startup a success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, talks capital, cashflow & customer acquisition Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, believes that South African SMMEs deserve a concerted effort, involving the nation, and that if partnerships are emphasised, our country could keep more businesses open - and lower unemployment rates. As a Chartered Accountant, Trevor and his co-founder, Neil Welman, launched Lulalend in 2014, in hopes of providing optimal support for startups in order to strengthen the economy. For Trevor, it's all about making fairer financial opportunities for SMMEs a reality. In this week's Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media links up with Trevor Gosling for an incredibly insightful talk on the challenges SMMEs face in securing capital for their business endeavors, and how the Covid-19 pandemic has prompted a need to pay closer attention the ‘pains and stresses' existing customer bases. Trevor addresses a variety of challenges and solutions, talking on adaptation of business models, leveraging the wisdom of those around you, and approaching ‘step up growth'.

Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are an important vehicle to drive economic growth, job creation and social development. Yet, SMMEs in South Africa face several hurdles as they seek to grow, with one potential avenue being a support ecosystem underpinned by large businesses. In this installment of Letsema Talks, Shenelle Nair, Engagement Manager in Letsema's Strategy & Enablement practice, discusses how SMMEs can be better supported, and why large businesses are critical to both their success and that of SMMEs. To learn more about Letsema's Economic Development expertise, located in our Strategy & Enablement practice, visit our website to find out more.

Guest: Altaaf Kazi  | General manager for global PR  and communications  at SA Tourism   South Africa: An Explorer’s Paradise is an online exhibition aimed at showcasing the best in travel and tourism the country has to offer. This collaboration between Google Arts & Culture and SA Tourism allows visitors from all over the world to explore SA through a collection of 500 images and videos, 55 Street Views and 20 digital stories. The exhibition is the first phase of this initiative to boost tourism recovery. Altaaf Kazi, general manager for PR and communications at SA Tourism talks about the long term collaboration and how SMMEs can get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on private sector corporates to help government in growing and developing small-to-medium and micro-enterprises or SMMEs in South Africa through capital support, skills development and access to markets. Ramaphosa was addressing entrepreneurs and cooperatives during an SMME focused webinar hosted by the Department of Small Business Development this afternoon. Ramaphosa encouraged SMMEs to take advantage of the Africa Free Trade Agreement to access new markets on the continent.

Vusi Fele, chief procurement officer at Absa Group

Work on the R3.4-billion Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) is forging ahead following delays owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, with clearing of the site, groundworks and the installation of bulk infrastructure underway. The public-private partnership (PPP), located next to the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa’s (FMCSA’s) assembly plant in Silverton, was officially launched in November. A key milestone in the formation of TASEZ was the establishment of the board in March this year. The board comprises representatives from all three spheres of government, along with two senior executives from FMCSA, namely Operations VP Ockert Berry and FMCSA Africa government affair executive director Dhiren Vanmali. Ford also holds a key position in the technical steering committee that is leading the implementation of the project. “The unexpected Covid-19 lockdown unfortunately delayed the [TASEZ] project by several months, and also impacted the disbursement of the initial funds for clearing of the site and the commencement of the bulk infrastructure implementation,” says Berry. “However, extensive design work was done in the interim, and the construction teams were on-site from the beginning of August, with significant earthworks already completed over the past month.” By the end of August, more than 95 000 m2 of the main site adjacent to Ford’s Silverton assembly plant had been cleared, with more than 10 500 m3 of top soil hauled or stockpiled for construction. “The TASEZ board developed a comprehensive recovery plan with all key stakeholders to ensure that the project meets the targeted deadlines for the bulk infrastructure to be completed and the top structures to be built,” Berry adds. “We are confident that most of our suppliers will be able to take occupation of their facilities as planned during the first half of 2021, thanks to the commitment of the appointed contractors.” TASEZ has seen keen interest from Ford’s suppliers, says Vanmali. “We announced last year that we had expressions of interest from nine supplier companies,” he says. “We currently have 12 suppliers that have committed to setting up operations within the SEZ with an anticipated investment of more than R4.3-billion in the economy, and another ten have shown keen interest. “Accordingly, the team is already hard at work on the next phases of the project beyond the initial 81 ha site.” Once completed, the SEZ will span 204 ha of land currently owned by the City of Tshwane. With the economic empowerment of local communities being one of the overarching principles of TASEZ, the board has established a community engagement framework to drive this process. “Employment, skills development and creating opportunities for individuals, as well as for small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) from the surrounding areas, are fundamental to the TASEZ, and are integral to Ford’s commitment to empowering South Africans,” says Vanmali. An online TASEZ SMME portal has been created specifically with this goal in mind, allowing SMMEs to register and tender for various elements of the construction work. A jobs portal has also been added for individuals wishing to apply for career opportunities. A TASEZ company has been established as the operating company for the SEZ, and is supported by the Coega Development Corporation. It is estimated that TASEZ will create more than 8 700 jobs during construction of the first phase of the project, followed by around 2 100 permanent jobs when the zone becomes operational.

Classic 1027 — Michael Avery’s guest this week is one of the leading voices for the sustainable advancement of women in the corporate and entrepreneurial space in South Africa today. She was the first chairperson of the South African Women Entrepreneurs Network Ltd., an initiative of the Department of Trade & Industry to support women owned SMMEs and was instrumental in the establishment of the SAWEN national strategy, organisation and the constitution.She is, through Business Engage, the founder of the Gender Mainstreaming Awards (www.genderawards.co.za). The awards seek to encourage the private sector to buy-in to achieving more meaningful representation of women in the mainstream of business. In addition, she is the President of the 30% Club Southern Africa, a global organisation of chairs and other senior business leaders publicly committed to achieving 30% women on boards together with the associated pipeline within a default period of five years. The 30% Club includes high profile companies like Anglo American, Old Mutual, Bloomburg, PwC and Goldman Sachs to name but a few. (www.30percentclub.org.za) Colleen Larsen, CEO of Women in Business Engage, shares her approach to helping woman climb the corporate ladder and smash glass ceilings.

Shawn Theunissen explains why he remains optimistic for the future of entrepreneurship in South Africa despite the challenges. Shawn is the head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Growthpoint Properties and the founder and manager of Property Point, Growthpoint's enterprise and supplier development programme which focuses on the holistic development of SMMEs. He shares some insights with Nation Builder on the impact COVID-19 has had on entrepreneurship and why there is hope.

BizNews — In today's news headlines: * South African Elon Musk’s dream to develop commercial space travel became reality when his company SpaceX successfully docked a commercial capsule at the International Space Station on Sunday; * As South Africa moves to level 3 of Covid-19 containment, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted how the bulk of the masks, ventilators and testing kits were still being procured from China and distributed across the continent, according to the Sunday Times; * The South African government has approved only 11% of applications for Covid-19 relief funding for small, medium, and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs), according to a report from Rapport (source: MyBroadband.co.za); and * The DA says a leaked ANC discussion document on post-Covid economic recovery specifically proposes for the first time the amendment of Regulation 28 to prescribe pension fund investments.

BizNews — In today's news headlines: * South African Elon Musk’s dream to develop commercial space travel became reality when his company SpaceX successfully docked a commercial capsule at the International Space Station on Sunday; * As South Africa moves to level 3 of Covid-19 containment, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted how the bulk of the masks, ventilators and testing kits were still being procured from China and distributed across the continent, according to the Sunday Times; * The South African government has approved only 11% of applications for Covid-19 relief funding for small, medium, and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs), according to a report from Rapport (source: MyBroadband.co.za); and * The DA says a leaked ANC discussion document on post-Covid economic recovery specifically proposes for the first time the amendment of Regulation 28 to prescribe pension fund investments.

South Africa’s Growthpoint Properties said on Monday it had provided rent relief to 1,494 small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) hit by a lockdown to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic. President Cyril Ramaphosa imposed a 21-day lockdown from March 26, that was later extended to the end of April. This prompted property owners and tenants to work together, under government guidelines, to defer rent payments and find other solutions that allow shops, businesses and landlords to ride out the shutdown, which was partially lifted on May 1. A halt in payments, however, has raised questions over whether landlords will be able to meet their own debt commitments. Growthpoint - which owns the V&A Waterfront, home to several corporate head offices, industries, hotels, shops and restaurants - is still finalising rent relief for medium, large and listed tenants for April 2020, it said in a statement. --- This episode is sponsored by · Afrolit Podcast: Hosted by Ekua PM, Afrolit shares the stories of multi-faceted Africans one episode at a time. https://open.spotify.com/show/2nJxiiYRyfMQlDEXXpzlZS?si=mmgODX3NQ-yfQvR0JRH-WA Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support

Due to South Africa’s nationwide lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, this week we will be running a re-broadcast of our previous show with the former Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, who is currently serving as South Africa’s Minister of Social Development. This week we are joined by Lindiwe Zulu, South Africa’s Minister of Small Business Development. Our conversation reflects the Department’s priority targets of youth, people with disabilities and women (in particular) for small medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), and the need to create environments for SMMEs to thrive through skills development, financial support and markets for these operations. We emphasise the importance of educating women to endow them with the requisite skills to contribute meaningfully to all sectors of the South African economy. We recognise that today women have many more opportunities than their predecessors did, but to take full advantage of these benefits requires effective planning. Tune in for more…

Classic 1027 — Brett Field, chief innovation officer at Fedgroup

Business Day TV — Independent analyst Chris Gilmour chose cash as his stock pick of the day and Drikus Combrinck from Capicraft chose BidCorp. Gilmour said: "As of a couple of weeks ago I'm still sticking with cash, all I see now are rallies and bear markets, it's far too volatile to get into and there's an awful lot of turbulence still to come so I'm sitting on my hands still, definitely." Combrink said: "A multinational company called BidCorp, it's trading in dollar terms and is 50% down in dollar terms, for good reason as it supplies restaurants etc. If you are willing to stick it out they do have a strong balance sheet and it's a good business and franchise. With a lot of the smaller SMMEs that are in the same industry possibly closing due to the current economic environment, BidCorp will most probably be sweeping a lot of those up."

Join us as we pray for our church partners in Abu Dhabi and in East Africa, and for our SMMEs and business people.

Business Day TV — Government has made R500 million available to assist small, medium and micro enterprises during the coronavirus lockdown. Business Day TV spoke to John Dludlu, CEO of the Small Business Institute for his views on the fund.

Panel Discussion: Demystifying National, Regional and Global Agenda - Unpacking NDP, SEZ, and AfCFTA for SMMEs’ Access to Markets Preamble: Meeting the ambitious goals agreed in the NDP, SEZ, AfCFTA & SDGs will require many transformations, in particular the mobilisation of youth, financial resources, new technology, and PPP capacity-building. Moderator: Marang Marekimane Founder, Business Process Mechanics Panelists: Neale Hill, MD of Ford South Africa Zonke Mahlangu - Founder/CEO of MaZo Group Jovi Chen - CEO of Zen Consortium --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/67ceos-foundation/message

Panel Discussion Topic: Improving access to market and funding for local SMMEs across key economic sectors (manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, financial services, transport, construction, mining, agriculture, tourism etc) Preamble: Local SMMEs are significant components of the economy that provide employment, livelihoods and income for millions of workers and business owners. The SMME ecosystem however, has largely not been given adequate support by economic development agencies and policy-makers in South Africa. Key stakeholders will discuss and commit to increasing collaborative efforts to improve access to local, regional and continental market for provincial based SMMEs. This session seeks to see active commitment and timely deliverables by participating key stakeholders. Moderator: Dineo Molokoane, Founding Director of Shedding Light Pty Ltd. Panelists: Lusapho Njenge - Manager, Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme at Exxaro Resources Naomi Mtshali - Manager, Pre-Investment Business Centre at IDC Elizabeth Masoleng - Business Advisor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/67ceos-foundation/message

Vuyokazi Ntshoko, the CEO of Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) deliver a keynote address at 67CEOs GEW2019 on the topic, Advancing Market Access For SMMEs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/67ceos-foundation/message

Mary Faulks talks about the growing ICT Industry in Cape Town and how CiTi is supporting SMMEs.   Music By: https://www.bensound.com/ Follow Us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/COVERPublications/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/coverchat?lang=en Website - https://www.cover.co.za/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugonewshound/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9OKIgLKoyXpMYtNYzkgnKg

TechCentral — In this promoted episode of the TechCentral podcast, Duncan McLeod interviews Axiz chief technology officer Jacques Malherbe on how the ICT distribution industry is changing significantly. Driven by the growth of cloud computing, digital transformation and a less comprehensive role being played by original equipment manufacturers, the relationship between these vendors, their distributors and resellers is being shaken up radically. In the podcast, Malherbe explains how all the big vendors globally are changing their business approach -- from one where there were “super active” in the entire value chain to one where they are shrinking into their core businesses, in the process moving a lot of their activities to distribution partners. They are asking distribution to do market-making, to have enablement technical resources and provide other support services. At the same time, corporate customers are shrinking their IT departments. All of this has a big impact on the profit margins for distributors, as vendors shed their service offerings. It also affects how and where distributors must invest. This has drastic implications not only for the IT distribution channel but for the broader IT ecosystem in South Africa. In the South African context, government is shifting spend from the big systems integrators into the small, medium and micro enterprise segment, leading to a big shift in the sector. Malherbe explains how Axiz hopes to help SMMEs participate in the market more actively and meaningfully.

On this podcast, Maanda Tshifularo interviewed Susan Moloisane, managing director at Oyana Consulting. Susan unpacked insights from her research findings on what makes SMMEs succeed. The answer will surprise you! Susan also developed an incredible framework for leadership development and she walked us through it on the interview.  She gave us life changing challenge and […]

The economy of South Africa is facing amongst its difficult times in post democratic South Africa with very slow growth, high unemployment and minimal new opportunities created. The pressure on government in changing things around cannot be downplayed any longer and they need to step up to help turn things around. SAIPA identifies SME's as a formidable means for the upturn around, and is making an impassionate plea to government to give focus to SME's. The Executive of Technical and Standards at SAIPA, Ms Faith Ngwenya elaborates more on this. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

President Jacob Zuma has launched Operation Vula and the Radical Agrarian Socio-Economic Transformation programme in Ixopo, KwaZulu Natal. Operation Vula seeks to localise the economy by using the government's buying power to purchase from SMMEs and cooperatives. It aims to target specific societal groupings and assist targeted enterprises with skills, funding and markets. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to KwazuluNatal Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Sihle Zikalala

Many SME's have a desire to run CSI programmes but however it seems too cumbersome an exercise to do that due to limited budgets and logistics around it. An initiative called "Stamps For Good" has been established to assist these small businesses to meet their kind-hearted intentions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CliffCentral.com — Funding always dominates any conversation - every time we talk about the challenges entrepreneurs are facing... and on the other hand, the amount of risk the funding agencies are willing to take to support SMMEs. SMEs are perceived to be very low and they don’t have wide financing channels. The team looks at other available funding options. Joining Teboho Mafodi and Bulelani Balabala is Fred Jones, Small Business Mentor from Eastern Gauteng Business Linkage Centre, Mags Ponnan, and Head of Customer Value Propositions at FNB Business.

Septi Bukula of Osiba Management talks about the importance of the function of Business Advisory for the survival and growth of a business. He also shares some info on the upcoming Business Advisory Conference taking place in August 2017. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So you have money invested in a "scheme". Do you understand it? Is it too good to be true? Is it a Pyramid/Ponzi Scheme? Find out. Data Analytics and Data Warehousing - we talk to an emerging entrepreneur, Ntokozo Mkhize about his company, Zela House. Doing good work this man. And finally Productivity SA talks Social Entrepreneurship. #BTiA with Nqobani Mzizi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

CliffCentral.com — Solving societal issues one seminar at a time with Sibusiso Hlongwanwe, Founder of Siyabangena Seminars which hosts national seminars aimed at empowering township SMMEs by bringing high-end speakers to help them reach their full potential.

CliffCentral.com — Teboho and Bulelani bring many viewpoints to the table on "all things business". Incorporating all stakeholders, from established business, to government, SMMEs, entrepreneurs, professionals and legislators. Together these sectors provide practical solutions for real challenges facing African businesses.

CliffCentral.com — Teboho Mafodi puts the focus on financial management for this edition of 360 Biz. He brings many viewpoints to the table on “all things business”. Incorporating all stakeholders, from established business, to government, SMMEs, entrepreneurs, professionals and legislators. Together these sectors provide practical solutions for real challenges facing African businesses.

Greg and Kingsley speak to serial entrepreneur Ntuthuko Shezi, and to Gareth Taylor - Incubation Manager at the Awethu Project for their perspectives about small (black) business in South Africa and what government is doing and can continue to do about getting more entrepreneurs starting and successfully running SMMEs. Then they also touch on COSATU and how their endless in-fighting is bad for labour (and business) in the short term.

This week we are joined by Lindiwe Zulu, South Africa’s Minister of Small Business Development. Our conversation reflects the Department’s priority targets of youth, people with disabilities and women (in particular) for small medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), and the need to create environments for SMMEs to thrive through skills development, financial support and markets for these operations. We emphasise the importance of educating women to endow them with the requisite skills to contribute meaningfully to all sectors of the South African economy. We recognise that today women have many more opportunities than their predecessors did, but to take full advantage of these benefits requires effective planning. Tune in for more…

Small business development minister Lindiwe Zulu, addressed the summit and expressed concern over the statistics showing that almost 80 percent of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) fail in their first year.

CliffCentral.com — Jade and Simba speak to Deon Mastenbroek from SA Coffee Club about all things coffee and becoming a barrister. Dereck Thomas from ThinkBigSA also speaks to them about entrepreneurship and empowering SMMEs.