Throwback to last year with the incredible Darlene Menzies, expressing her gratitude to our founder, Veli Bosega, for creating such a remarkable platform for SMEs. Having followed SME South Africa since its early days, she describes it as one of the best sources of simple, tangible and practical insights in the country, information that truly empowers entrepreneurs. This year, Darlene returns as the keynote speaker at the SME Funding Summit 2026, ready to share strategies, actionable insights, and inspiration to help your business grow, innovate, and thrive. Join us on 11 June at the Empire Conference & Events Venue and be part of South Africa’s premier SME gathering. Learn more: events.smesouthafrica.co.za/… Gain practical tools, learn from the experts, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs shaping the future of business. #SMESouthAfrica #SMEFundingSummit #EmpowerSMEGrowth #SMEFundingSolutions

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT We are proud to announce Kgomotso Ndungane, Chief Revenue Officer at Finfind, as a featured speaker at the SME Funding Summit 2026. As Chief Revenue Officer at Finfind, Ndungane drives national growth strategy, product expansion, and high-value partnerships with banks, corporates, and enterprise development programmes. She has over 13 years of experience in strategic digital transformation projects across the financial services, public sector, telecoms, and large enterprise environments. Ndungane also brings real-world entrepreneurial insight as the founder of businesses in the events and agriculture sectors. At the Summit, she will share actionable strategies on growth, partnerships, and how businesses can scale sustainably. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader shaping South Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. For more information, visit: events.smesouthafrica.co.za/… #SMEFundingSummit #EmpowerSMEGrowth #SMEFundingSolutions #SMESouthAfrica