Ahead of Wednesday’s Budget Speech in South Africa, to be delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, this week’s Standard Bank slot looks at what lies ahead for small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs). The discussion centres on the critical role SMEs play in driving economic growth, job creation and innovation, and what policy measures or reforms may be necessary to support them in a challenging economic environment.


Innocent Semosa spoke to Leigh‑Anne De Witt, Head of Business Banking Coverage in the Eastern Cape for Business & Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

Ahead of Wednesday&rsquo;s Budget Speech in South Africa, to be delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, this week&rsquo;s Standard Bank slot looks at what lies ahead for small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs). The discussion centres on the critical role SMEs play in driving economic growth, job creation and innovation, and what policy measures or reforms may be necessary to support them in a challenging economic environment.
 Innocent Semosa spoke to Leigh‑Anne De Witt, Head of Business Banking Coverage in the Eastern Cape for Business &amp; Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

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Standard Bank looks at what’s in store for small and medium enterprises ahead of Wednesday’s Budget Speech in South Africa

The 2023/2024 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report shows that South Africa’s early‑stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA) has fallen below pre‑pandemic levels. The report notes that many people are turning to entrepreneurship out of necessity, seeking income in a challenging job market.

For those who choose to start their own businesses, experts recommend cultivating a strong understanding of the economic environment in which they operate, anticipating potential challenges, identifying hidden opportunities and navigating uncertainty with greater confidence.
Innocent Semosa spoke to Nellie Lester, Founder and Managing Director at WS & Co. Advisory.

The 2023/2024 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report shows that South Africa&rsquo;s early‑stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA) has fallen below pre‑pandemic levels. The report notes that many people are turning to entrepreneurship out of necessity, seeking income in a challenging job market.
For those who choose to start their own businesses, experts recommend cultivating a strong understanding of the economic environment in which they operate, anticipating potential challenges, identifying hidden opportunities and navigating uncertainty with greater confidence. Innocent Semosa spoke to Nellie Lester, Founder and Managing Director at WS &amp; Co. Advisory.

SME Feature: Reality of leadership and entrepreneurship in South Africa's current economic climate

South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, officially opened the trade floor earlier today at Meetings Africa 2026. This year marks 20 years of the continent’s premier business‑events trade show, bringing together buyers and exhibitors from across Africa and beyond. Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more.

South Africa&rsquo;s Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, officially opened the trade floor earlier today at Meetings Africa 2026. This year marks 20 years of the continent&rsquo;s premier business‑events trade show, bringing together buyers and exhibitors from across Africa and beyond. Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more.

The continent's premier business‑events trade show Meetings Africa 2026 marks 20 years

Mozambique is set to receive approximately $6 billion in financing from the World Bank Group over the next five years. Finance Minister Carla Louveira says the funding will support economic growth through key development projects and initiatives aimed at accelerating national progress and creating jobs.

The financing package comes at a time when the country’s public finances are under mounting pressure, with the International Monetary Fund warning about deteriorating debt dynamics and rising fiscal risks. Innocent Semosa spoke to Policy and Research Advisor Helio Guiliche.

Mozambique is set to receive approximately $6 billion in financing from the World Bank Group over the next five years. Finance Minister Carla Louveira says the funding will support economic growth through key development projects and initiatives aimed at accelerating national progress and creating jobs.
The financing package comes at a time when the country&rsquo;s public finances are under mounting pressure, with the International Monetary Fund warning about deteriorating debt dynamics and rising fiscal risks. Innocent Semosa spoke to Policy and Research Advisor Helio Guiliche.

Standard Bank looks at what’s in store for small and medium enterprises ahead of Wednesday’s Budget Speech in South Africa

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