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The Department of Small Business Development, in collaboration with the Small Business Development Institute (SBDI), recently convened the Fourth National SMME Policy Conference, a pivotal event aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs)…

In a compelling piece featured on Sowetan Business, the urgent call to take black business funding seriously reverberates. The article sheds light on the critical need to prioritize financial support for black-owned enterprises, emphasizing their pivotal role in economic empowerment…

Xolani Qubeka, the first CEO of the re-established Black Business Council (BBC) in 2012, has been pivotal in advancing economic transformation and the creation of black industrialists. He chaired the Task Team during the 2011 Black Business Summit, influencing significant…

Xolani Qubeka of the Black Business Council praised the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) and South African Airways (SAA). This agreement aims to provide procurement opportunities for Black Industrialists at SAA. It supports…

Xolani Qubeka, founding chief executive of the Black Business Council (BBC) and current CEO of the Small Business Development Institute (SBDI), shares his journey from humble beginnings to influential leader. Despite lacking formal qualifications, Qubeka’s entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to…

The newly formed Department of Small Business Development in South Africa is seen as a major step forward for the sector. Business leaders stress the need for strategic coordination and effective communication across departments to bolster small business growth. Key…