Africa takes centre stage at the Global SME Summit in Davos 2025, with South Africa spearheading efforts to drive SME growth, expand market access, and promote sustainability. We spoke to Miller Matola, CEO of Millvest, about Africa’s role in shaping global business opportunities and unlocking pathways for entrepreneurs to thrive in an interconnected economy.

Africa takes centre stage at the Global SME Summit in Davos 2025, with South Africa spearheading efforts to drive SME growth, expand market access, and promote sustainability. We spoke to Miller Matola, CEO of Millvest, about Africa&rsquo;s role in shaping global business opportunities and unlocking pathways for entrepreneurs to thrive in an interconnected economy.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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Global SME Summit in Davos 

South Africa’s small businesses are at the heart of economic growth, with support from the Department of Small Business Development helping SMMEs access funding, mentorship, and new markets. These initiatives have created thousands of jobs while expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs. Yet challenges around finance, compliance, and sustainability remain. Industry leaders including Lungani Nene- founded Spot-On Fire Controls, Qinisile Delwa -Deputy Director-General (DDG): Enterprise Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at South Africa's Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), and Jedd Harris is the Chief Strategy Officer at Sourcefin unpack the sector’s progress, challenges, and future growth.

South Africa&rsquo;s small businesses are at the heart of economic growth, with support from the Department of Small Business Development&nbsp;helping SMMEs access funding, mentorship, and new markets. These initiatives have created thousands of jobs while expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs. Yet challenges around finance, compliance, and sustainability remain. Industry leaders including Lungani Nene- founded Spot-On Fire Controls, Qinisile Delwa -Deputy Director-General (DDG): Enterprise Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship&nbsp;at South Africa's Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), and Jedd Harris is the Chief Strategy Officer at Sourcefin unpack the sector&rsquo;s progress, challenges, and future growth.

Empowering South Africa’s SMMEs - Funding, Growth, and Impact

The Life and Legacy of Mosiuoa Lekota trace the remarkable journey of a freedom fighter who dedicated his life to South Africa’s liberation and democratic development. From enduring imprisonment on Robben Island for his anti-apartheid activism to serving as Premier of the Free State and later Minister of Defence under Thabo Mbeki, Lekota remained a steadfast voice in national politics. As a co-founder of Congress of the People (COPE), his legacy reflects both the sacrifices of the liberation struggle and the complexities of South Africa’s evolving democracy. We paid tribute to his life and impact with Teboho Loate, Leader of COPE; Thomas Mofokeng, COPE Gauteng Provincial Chairperson; Nkenkwe Nkomo, former Robben Island prisoner; Pandelani Nefolovhodwe, Chairperson of Council at the Robben Island Ex-Political Prisoners Institutional Forum; and Saths Cooper, post-apartheid psychologist and activist.

The Life and Legacy of Mosiuoa Lekota&nbsp;trace the remarkable journey of a freedom fighter who dedicated his life to South Africa&rsquo;s liberation and democratic development. From enduring imprisonment on Robben Island&nbsp;for his anti-apartheid activism to serving as Premier of the Free State&nbsp;and later Minister of Defence under Thabo Mbeki, Lekota remained a steadfast voice in national politics. As a co-founder of Congress of the People (COPE), his legacy reflects both the sacrifices of the liberation struggle and the complexities of South Africa&rsquo;s evolving democracy. We paid tribute to his life and impact with Teboho Loate, Leader of COPE; Thomas Mofokeng, COPE Gauteng Provincial Chairperson; Nkenkwe Nkomo, former Robben Island prisoner; Pandelani Nefolovhodwe, Chairperson of Council at the Robben Island Ex-Political Prisoners Institutional Forum; and Saths Cooper, post-apartheid psychologist and activist.

The Life and Legacy of Mosiuoa Lekota - From Anti-Apartheid Activist to Statesman

Herman Mashaba is a South African entrepreneur and politician, best known as the leader of ActionSA and the former Executive Mayor of Johannesburg. Known for his outspoken stance on governance, service delivery, and anti-corruption, Mashaba positions himself as a decisive leader committed to restoring accountability and rebuilding South Africa’s economic and urban future.

Herman Mashaba&nbsp;is a South African entrepreneur and politician, best known as the leader of ActionSA&nbsp;and the former Executive Mayor of Johannesburg. Known for his outspoken stance on governance, service delivery, and anti-corruption, Mashaba positions himself as a decisive leader committed to restoring accountability and rebuilding South Africa&rsquo;s economic and urban future.

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