South Africa’s small and medium enterprise sector faces persistent hurdles in securing capital, adopting digital infrastructure, and expanding market reach. To address these structural bottlenecks, Moneyweb is hosting an interactive virtual panel featuring industry leaders from global payment technology and local entrepreneurship.
Moderated by Nokukhanya Mntambo, the panel includes Gabriel Swanepoel, Mastercard’s Africa Division President, alongside Morongwe Mokone, co-founder of homeware brand Mo’s Crib. The session will focus on concrete strategies for small businesses to capitalize on the continent’s accelerating digital economy.
Key discussion themes include:
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Capital Access & Financial Identity: Overcoming lending barriers by building verifiable financial records and leveraging fintech innovations.
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Digital Integration & Cross-Border Commerce: Utilizing online platforms and digital payment gateways to scale operations into regional and international markets.
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Operational Resilience & Security: Safeguarding small enterprises against cybersecurity threats while creating agile business models.
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Ecosystem Collaboration: Harnessing public-private partnerships between technology firms, commercial banks, and government regulators.
Targeted at founders, corporate leaders, and fintech enthusiasts, the session aims to deliver actionable frameworks for driving sustainable growth and digital transformation across Southern Africa’s SME landscape.
