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Absa and SACCI Strengthen Support for South Africa’s MSME Sector Through Ongoing #AbsaMSME Summit Series

12 November 2025

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), in partnership with Absa Bank, continues to drive national engagement and development through the #AbsaMSME Summit Series, a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening South Africa’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector.

Following a successful rollout across multiple provinces, including the most recent gatherings in Klerksdorp and Empangeni, the next #AbsaMSME event is set to take place in Gqeberha on 18 November 2025, marking another key milestone in this impactful partnership.

The #AbsaMSME platform serves as a dynamic meeting point for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policy stakeholders, providing practical insights, networking opportunities, and tools designed to enhance SME resilience and growth. Through these events, SACCI and Absa continue to reaffirm their shared commitment to empowering small businesses as engines of economic transformation, job creation, and local innovation.

Speaking on the initiative, Absa’s Executive: SME Region, Mr. Tasville Cloete, emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration:

“Our focus is on enabling small businesses to thrive by creating access to knowledge, finance, and partnerships that matter. The #AbsaMSME Series is a reflection of Absa’s ongoing commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and building stronger, sustainable enterprises across the country.”

The initiative is part of SACCI’s broader strategic framework to champion economic development through partnerships that enhance business capacity, stimulate trade, and promote innovation across industries.

The Gqeberha leg of the series will continue to highlight local entrepreneurship stories, digital transformation opportunities, and pathways to market access, reinforcing the summit’s core message: Empowering MSMEs for Sustainable Growth.

For more information and registration, visit https://absasaccimsmesummit.co.za

Issued by: The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) In partnership with Absa Bank Media Enquiries: Communications Office – SACCI tshidin@sacci.org.za

12 November 2025

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), in partnership with Absa Bank, continues to drive national engagement and development through the #AbsaMSME Summit Series, a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening South Africa’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector.

Following a successful rollout across multiple provinces, including the most recent gatherings in Klerksdorp and Empangeni, the next #AbsaMSME event is set to take place in Gqeberha on 18 November 2025, marking another key milestone in this impactful partnership.

The #AbsaMSME platform serves as a dynamic meeting point for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policy stakeholders, providing practical insights, networking opportunities, and tools designed to enhance SME resilience and growth. Through these events, SACCI and Absa continue to reaffirm their shared commitment to empowering small businesses as engines of economic transformation, job creation, and local innovation.

Speaking on the initiative, Absa’s Executive: SME Region, Mr. Tasville Cloete, emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration:

“Our focus is on enabling small businesses to thrive by creating access to knowledge, finance, and partnerships that matter. The #AbsaMSME Series is a reflection of Absa’s ongoing commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and building stronger, sustainable enterprises across the country.”

The initiative is part of SACCI’s broader strategic framework to champion economic development through partnerships that enhance business capacity, stimulate trade, and promote innovation across industries.

The Gqeberha leg of the series will continue to highlight local entrepreneurship stories, digital transformation opportunities, and pathways to market access, reinforcing the summit’s core message: Empowering MSMEs for Sustainable Growth.

For more information and registration, visit https://absasaccimsmesummit.co.za

Issued by: The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) In partnership with Absa Bank Media Enquiries: Communications Office – SACCI tshidin@sacci.org.za