Absa-SACCI
Township Economy and Development Conference and Tour

Registration Opens

Opening

MC Khuliso Muvhango

Welcome Address

Mr. Albert Jeleni, President of Limpopo Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Keynote Address

Mr. Mojalefa Mohoto, Chief Director Responsible for EnterpriseDevelopment in Department of SmallBusiness Development

Partnership Highlights (Absa)

Mr. Lebuhang Monama, Area Manager, SME Relationship Banking

Partnership Highlights (SACCI)

Mr. Danny Vengedasamy, Chamber Services Manager

Presentation #1: Overcoming Challenges on the Road to Success

Mr. Netshlongolwe Ronald, MSME Speaker: Mukapuza Pty Ltd, Presenter will discuss the obstacles and setbacksthey encountered on their entrepreneurial journey,along with the lessons learned and strategiesemployed to overcome adversity.

Presentation #2: Tax Compliance.

Mr Sipho Mathedimusa, Limpopo Regional Manager at SARS – This involves adhering to laws and regulations governing business activities, ensuring legal and ethical operations to maintain trust and avoid penalties. Businesses establish programs to monitor, assess, and mitigate compliance risks, including internal controls, audits, and employee training.

Presentation #3: Absa ESD Programmes

Ms. Keketso Temane, Absa, Specialist Enterprise Development.

Presentation #4: Market Access Challenge

Mr. Mashweu Matsiela, Reginal Manager in Limpopo, Presenter will address strategies and innovative approaches to overcome barriers to market access, tapping into new opportunities and expanding the reach of their businesses. Remember you are replacing him with IDC.

Tea

Q&A Session #1

All

Presentation #5: Absa Merchants

Ms. Tsakani Mhlongo,Absa, Regional Product Specialist: Payments (Merchants) Gauteng and Limpopo Region

Presentation #5: Services offered by Tax Ombuds

Mr. Obedient Chauke, Operational Specialist in Complaints Resolution at the Office of the Tax Ombud, Presenters will explore the principles of sustainability in business, highlighting innovative approaches to minimise environmental impact, foster social responsibility, and build resilient enterprises.

Presentation #6: Absa Commercial Asset Finance Specialist (CAF)

Mr. Donald Mmola, Absa, Asset Finance Specialist Commercial Asset Finance Gauteng North & Limpopo SME

Presentation #7: Financial Literacy - CIBA

Ms. Leana Van der Merwe, Chartered Institute of Business Accountant (CIBA) – Financial Literacy for MSMEs – Practical financial management skills for small business owners. Keeping Proper Financial Records - The importance of bookkeeping and financial planning for business sustainability.

Lunch

Q&A Session #2

All

SMME Business Pitch Competition

Mr. Malesela Lekota, Absa, Corporate and Stakeholder Engagements Group Marketing and Corporate Affairs, SMME Business Pitch Competition.

Recap and Closing Remarks

Mr. Kwanele Dlamini, Absa, Corporate and Stakeholder Engagements Group Marketing and Corporate Affairs.