We are proud to announce that the Chief Adjudicator, Mr Ndabe Mkhize, has officially opened the call for nominations for the ABSIP Financial Services Sector Awards 2023. View categories here: awards.absipconnect.com #AbsipAwards23

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Deputy Minister Mr Zuko Godlimpi will today address stakeholders at the Financial Inclusion week session hosted by the Financial Sector Transformation Council in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.

The aim of the event is to address the financial and non-financial support of young entrepreneurs, Black-owned SMMEs, and professionals seeking to establish their own businesses, through the theme “Empowering The Next Generation of Black Businesses.”

Deputy Minister Godlimpi says government is fully cognizant that access to finance remains the most significant barrier to entry for new venture creation and entrepreneurship.

He says SMMEs in the continent account for approximately 90% of all registered companies and contribute significantly to employment. However, the economic and growth potential of SMMEs is constrained by poor access to finance.

According to SEDA's SMME Quarterly and Stats SA, SMMEs contribute to about 59% of total employment in the country. Of this, 27% are the SMMEs themselves, and 73% are the workers they hire.

Godlimpi says the stats demonstrates the need for the government to ramp up its support for SMMEs if it is to achieve its apex priority of inclusive growth and job creation.

[PICTURES] The Financial Sector Transformation Council (FSTC) hosts the Financial Inclusion Event, focusing on empowering the next generation of black businesses through inclusive financial opportunities and sustainable growth strategies. #GrowingGautengTogether

The FSTC is hosting its Financial Inclusion Workshop at the Kerzner University of Johannesburg with the theme: Empowering The Next Generation of Black Businesses

[PICTURES]: Financial Inclusion Week session hosted by the Financial Sector Transformation Council in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.

Money Smart Week SA 2025 has officially kicked off, and the FSTC is proud to stand behind this nationwide campaign! Linking beneficiaries with organisations!! Make smart money decisions. #MSWSA2025 #ConsumerEducation

MSWSA2025 is in full motion!! Join SAIA’s Money Smart Week SA 2025 webinar on consumer risks, responsibilities, and recourse mechanisms. Empower yourself to make smarter financial decisions. Register for the webinar on this link: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e1cc21a2…

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