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Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit

ABSA in collaboration with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) is inviting you to the Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit, a premier gathering focused on Empowering Township Economies in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Landscape. 

This summit will bring together...

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Unlocking Gauteng’s Innovation Potential: Round Table Discussion on Innovation, Tech Hubs and Digital Skills

The rapid advancements in technology are transforming the global economic landscape, and South Africa is poised to lead this transformation. However, to truly unlock Gauteng’s innovation potential, it is essential to tackle the challenges hindering growth, such as digital skills gaps, infrastructure...

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MiLPRO Pragmatic Heritage Conservatiory

This project is a brilliant example of how traditional knowledge can be combined with modern practices to create a sustainable and economically viable future for the Lower Zingcuka region.

Here's a summary of how the project leverages Sweetthorn Acacia, Cape Aloe, and water-invasive biomess for economic and job growth:

  • Sweetthorn Acacia: The project uses traditional knowledge of selective thinning and harvesting to sustainably manage the overgrowth of Sweetthorn Acacia. This creates a reliable source of income for the community through charcoal production. The project emphasizes modern

Call for Applications: Inter-College Competition

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Allan Gray Makers is calling for applications for the Inter-College competition aimed at fostering a culture of entrepreneurship in TVET students. Registration is open to students who are enrolled at any of the 50 Public TVET Colleges in South Africa for the 2025 academic year.

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Incubation Programme: Durban University of Technology - Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator

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The Durban University of Technology - Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator is inviting small businesses in Durban to apply for their Incubation Programme.

The 12 months programme is aimed at developing attractive business concepts, establishing strong and sustainable organisations, maintaining profitable operations, building lasting customer relationships, and accessing market opportunities.

Interested SMMEs must have the following documents:

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Call for Applications: CIPC Youth Awards Competition 2025

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The first ever Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Intellectual Property (IP) Youth Awards are here.  

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ISPIM Connects Cape Town Conference

The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) will be hosting the ISPIM Connects Cape Town Conference under the theme: 'Transforming Futures through Innovation'. The three-day event will allow delegates to engage with fellow innovation professionals from academia, industry...

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Durban ICC Supplier Day

The Durban ICC is recognised as one of the most advanced conference venues globally and holds accolades as the leading conferencing facility in Africa. To expand its supplier database and foster inclusivity in the marketplace, particularly for historically disadvantaged individuals, the Durban ICC...

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SME SA Funding Summit 2025

The SME South Africa will be hosting its first-ever SME South Africa Funding Summit that will allow entrepreneurs, business owners to gain insights into becoming bankable businesses, master the art of pitching, improve their funding literacy and get their business fully compliant on the spot...

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Call for Applications: Employability for Youth and Women in South Africa (EYWA) Programme

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The EYWA programme focuses on strengthening the capacity of national and local civil society organisations in South Africa, in particular women and youth organizations, to engage in gender equality and the inclusion of young people in the labor market.

The programme aims to improve the employability and economic conditions of young people and women from disadvantaged areas in the Gauteng province of Johannesburg. In this respect EYWA aims to:

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