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SME Africa is a non-profit organisation aiming to support and empower start-ups, small and medium enterprises in South Africa.

Our mission is to be a central pillar to the SME community. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we fully understand challenges that SMEs are facing and our focus is precisely aimed at those challenges.

In order for the work of SME Africa to have a lasting impact in the country, we are dependent on the support and collaboration of a wide range of partners; from those in the private sector, to government and civil society organisations.

HISTORY

About Us

SME Africa started as an initiative called African SME Network by Thebe Phele back in 2013, towards the end of 2017 it was formally registered as SME Africa as a non profit organisation.

Together with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and South African Revenue Services (SARS) we've launched quite a number of events ranging from Woman Empowerment Programs to Youth Empowerment initiative.

Partners

We believe so much that in order for us as an organisation to tackle these challenges that SME's are facing, we need to come together and join forces. Our doors will always be open to any organisation that share the same vision of empowering SMEs in South Africa, so should you as an entrepreneur or organisation be interested in partnering with us then please do not hesitate to contact us.



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Our Objectives

Objectives

- To promote entrepreneurship, innovation, local manufacturing and exports.
- To support and develop small & medium enterprises.
- To establish incubations for entrepreneurs.
- To initiate funding competitions for startups and entrepreneurs that need a push to take their businesses to the next level.
-To establish award ceremonies in order to give game changers exposure and recognition.
-To keep the spirit of entrepreneurship through events like seminars, workshops and conferences.
-To represent and protect the collective interest of SMEs in South Africa.

Executive Team

Conny Phaswana

CEO

Conny has been involved in working in the entrepreneurship space for over 12 years as Business Development Manager, Coach and Mentor; this was at The Innovation Hub as well the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller.

She has a Diploma in Public Relations, Project Management, Business Management and Entrepreneurship.

Zaz Molo

COO

Zaz Molo is an aspired business woman, a facilitator, life coach, MC and an Inspirational Speaker.

She holds a Diploma in Project Management and various certificates in Customer Relationship Management, Quality Assurance, Call Centre Management and People Management

Mpho Mazibuko

Finance

Mpho Mazibuko has 15 years experience in the field of Finance, spanning from Project Accounting, Management and Financial Accounting, as well as Reporting and Governance.

Mpho has a BCom (Accounting) degree and is currently pursuing a professional ACCA qualification, which is a UK-based global professional certification. Furthermore, she has completed Lead, Crucial Conversations, Diversity & Inclusion and Agile trainings.

Innocent Maseko

Events Coordinator

Innocent is a passionate motivational speaker, visionary, innovator, negotiator, young and dynamic strategist. He is a self-educated corporate man who will leave no stone unturned, a go getter when it matters most.

He is a true orchestra in how he resolves and handles corporate and complex issues, always with a solution. Innocent comes with a massive experience in dealing with small and medium enterprise issues.

Pastor Israel Mosehla

Board Adviser

Pastor Israel Mosehla is a leader of a church, gospel singer, producer, radio DJ and an entrepreneur successfully running his own music studio for many years.

He comes with a whole lot of experience and as SME Africa we are honored to have him on our advisory board.

Board Members

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