Department of Small Business Development

IN PICTURES | Inaugural G20 SME Ministerial Meeting in Johannesburg. #startup20 #su20 #g20 #midtermengagement #entrepreneurship #startup #msme #inclusion #sustainability #africarising #innovationeconomy #policyleadership #dsbd #sedfa #dsti #22OnSloane #leadershipinaction…

LIVE: Day 2 of the SU20 Midterm Engagement We’re back at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre for another powerful day of insight, action, and collaboration! Today, delegates continue shaping the global Startup and MSME policy agenda through dynamic discussions,…

HIGHLIGHTS | International Trade Centre, Executive Director, Pamela Coke-Hamilton, giving a preface of the Global SME Ministerial Meeting at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre. #SMEMinisterial #dsbd #sedfa #dsti #globalcollaboration

Opening the first ever Global SME Ministerial Meeting, Minister for Small Business Development, Stella Tembisa Ndabeni outlined the objectives of the meeting which aims to enhance international cooperation and highlight the significance of MSMEs in local, national, regional, and…

The establishment of a novel Global MSME platform will enhance national initiatives to leverage the impact of small and medium-sized enterprises on their respective economies. This peer-to-peer forum facilitates the sharing of success stories between nations and fosters new…

The inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting provides a global platform for Ministers representing MSMEs to address pressing issues hindering these businesses from reaching their full potential. The meeting, built on the theme of trade-driven economic transformation, seeks…

LIVE NOW from Johannesburg, South Africa! The inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting has officially opened — a historic step in placing SMEs at the heart of global trade. Launched by Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni and Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the…

Join the global conversation on empowering small businesses. The Global SME Ministerial Meeting is taking place in South Africa, from 22 - 24 July 2025, at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre. 🌍 Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of entrepreneurship…

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Follow this link 👉🏽 tinyurl.com/28zc9pj8 to access a full list of exhibitors ranging from agri-processing to Greentech, these…

HIGHLIGHTS | Deputy Minister for the Department of Small Business Development, Ms Jane Sithole delivered a keynote address at the SU20 Midterm Engagement at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre. #startup20 #su20 #g20 #midtermengagement #entrepreneurship #startup #msme…

Highlights I The Director-General for the Department of Small Business Development, Ms Thulisile Manzini delivering opening remarks at the Trade Promotion Organisation (TPO) Global Dialogue Pre-Ministerial. #startup20 #su20 #g20 #midtermengagement #entrepreneurship #startup #msme…

Department of Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni is hosting two of the biggest MSME events of 2025. ✅ Monday, the SU20 Midterm Engagement until Tuesday, ✅ From Wednesday until Thursday, the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting in partnership with the…

IN PICTURE | Panel Discussion on Fostering Coherence in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. #startup20 #su20 #g20 #midtermengagement #entrepreneurship #startup #msme #inclusion #sustainability #africarising #innovationeconomy #policyleadership #dsbd #sedfa #dsti #22OnSloane…

Salome Baloyi, Acting Chief Operations Officer and G20 engagement lead coordinator for South Africa's G20 Presidency, shared insights on the StartUp20 initiative, saying: “Our mission is to empower township and rural communities by breaking down barriers for small businesses,…

MTN General Manager - SME and Indirect Channels, Mr. Nkosi Khumalo provided insight into inspiring change, stating, "As the MTN Group, we have invested in 4 and 5G technology to support businesses, developed a fintech platform to support small businesses with insurance…