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EmpowaEntrepreneur Funding Summit, 364 Pine Avenue, Johannesburg (2026)

26/09/2025

The clock is ticking!🚨

Have you entered the competition?

How to Enter:

-Snap a photo/Video wearing your best local outfit.
-Post it online, displaying the country of origin or the local designer.
-Use the hashtags:
-Tag .sa , and Local designer
-Follow ProudlySA and African Bank

Hurry! Entries close on 30 September. Let’s show the world what South African style is all about!

Terms and Conditions apply. For more information, please refer to our official guidelines: https://proudlysa.co.za/proudly-south-african-local-fashion-police-competition-terms-and-conditions/

18/09/2025

Calling all fashionistas and local champions! 🚨

The initiative is on the hunt for the best-dressed supporters of South African clothing! Are you ready to answer the call?

How to Enter:
-Snap a photo/Video wearing your best local outfit.
-Post it online, displaying the country of origin or the local designer.
-Use the hashtags:
-Tag , and Local designer
-Follow ProudlySA and African Bank

Hurry! Entries close on 30 September. Let's show the world what South African style is all about!

Terms and Conditions apply. For more information, please refer to our official guidelines: https://proudlysa.co.za/proudly-south-african-local-fashion-police-competition-terms-and-conditions/

31/07/2025

POV: You had to be in the Private Equity Room at the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Funding Summit 2025.

South Africa continues to lead Africa’s private equity landscape, driven by solid Assets Under Management and high-impact dealmaking, particularly across sustainability, infrastructure, and tech.

The room was filled with strategic insight, deal-flow potential, and invaluable conversations between funders and entrepreneurs shaping the next wave of scalable ventures.

What tangible insights did you walk away with? Let’s keep the dialogue going; share your thoughts below.

02/06/2025

Closing Remarks at the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Pitching Festival by Sechaba Motsieloa, Managing Executive of Empowaworx

"Entrepreneurs, I salute you! You are the backbone of our economy creating jobs, products, and services that drive real change."

To funders: you are the truly brave ones, putting capital on the line to build dreams.

Key insights:
✅ Know yourself
✅ Know your target market
✅ Know your numbers
✅ Tell your story with soul

This festival is for you where connections are made, funding secured, and dreams accelerated. Let’s grow this ecosystem together.

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02/06/2025

Panel Discussion: Dragons Panel Discussion & Deliberation at the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Pitching Festival!

Today’s panel brought together leading investors and funders to share critical investment trends, market observations, and key insights from the day’s inspiring pitches:

Valter Adao – CEO and Digital Leader, Cadena Growth Partners
Mzamo Myataza – CEO, Mila Azania Holdings
Gavin Jacobson – CEO, Titan Capital
Phillip Raw – Executive Director, Cadena Growth Partners
Sipho Mazibuko – Enterprise Development Specialist, ABSA

Key themes included the importance of intellectual property, strong business fundamentals, and a commitment to profit for people businesses that not only generate returns but also empower communities.

The panel also shared general advice for entrepreneurs:

✅ Focus on substance over style; pitches should be authentic and well-researched.
✅ Understand the value of feedback every critique refines your pitch for success.
✅ Remember: investors aren’t just looking for acknowledgment of a good pitch, but opportunities to support impactful businesses.

Looking ahead, the panel announced plans to launch a virtual pitching masterclass next year, ensuring even more entrepreneurs are prepared to impress.

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02/06/2025

Express Pitch Session:

In an electrifying 3-minute pitch format, our final group of visionary entrepreneurs showcased their game-changing ideas to investors and funders. Each pitch demonstrated passion, innovation, and the determination to transform industries and communities across Africa.

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Pitch Session 3: LeanTech, GreenTech & AgriTech

In this dynamic session, innovative entrepreneurs pitched solutions that bridge technology, sustainability, and agriculture, shaping a greener, more efficient future for South Africa and beyond.

-Creslow Energy Solutions
A collective of innovators, environmental advocates, and engineering enthusiasts reshaping the energy landscape with groundbreaking solutions in renewable energy and lithium battery technology.

-AGR Smart Tech
Developers of the innovative 7-in-1 Pedology Sensor, empowering farmers with real-time soil monitoring to optimise crop nutrition, water management, and productivity.

-Azowel Projects
Specialists in high-value greenhouse farming, transforming agriculture through hydroponic systems focused on tomatoes, leafy greens, and peppers.

- JR Prodigy Ventures
A pioneer in online smart water metering, accelerating the adoption of sustainable building solutions and positioning Africa as a leader in green technology.

-Kafre Telecoms
An ISP dedicated to bridging the digital divide in townships, providing affordable fiber solutions to bring connectivity to every home and pocket.

-PlaexRSA
An ecosystem operator licensing out clean, efficient, and automated construction solutions that are shaping the future of the built environment.

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02/06/2025

Pitch Session 2: HealthTech & EdTech

This session showcased visionary entrepreneurs dedicated to transforming South Africa’s health and education landscape through innovation and impact-driven solutions.

- XrLab (Extended Reality Education)
Empowering students with immersive learning experiences through virtual reality and AI, enabling them to complete practicals in a dynamic digital environment.

- Math & Science Centre
Addressing the critical gap in STEM education by offering matric upgrade programs in math, science, coding, robotics, entrepreneurship, and leadership, with plans to scale through additional centers and tutors.

-Paradigms Wellness
A health-tech innovator with 18 years of experience in employee wellness, offering a “Move for Help and Nutrition” app designed to improve workplace well-being.

-Edenvinne
South Africa’s first platform retailing and promoting local beauty and health brands, ensuring accessibility and market reach.

-Pelo to Pelo (Pty) Ltd
Providing coaching and development to help entrepreneurs access formal markets, secure funding, and build sustainable businesses.

-Avatars Realm ESports & Gaming
Aiming to redefine South Africa’s gaming industry with a dedicated gaming facility, academy, and arena to host international tournaments and foster youth development.

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02/06/2025

Connections Over Coffee/Tea

Capturing the power of meaningful conversations as funders, entrepreneurs, and investors come together during the networking tea break.

These organic moments of connection often spark the partnerships and funding opportunities that transform business dreams into reality. From casual introductions to strategic discussions, every conversation has the potential to change an entrepreneur's journey.

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02/06/2025

Media Interview Alert

Thulisa Sosibo, Executive Lead of Special Programmes at Empowaworx, will be on SAFM's Full Circle feature on Monday, 02 June 2025 at 13:10 to discuss EmpowaEntrepreneurs Funding Summit 2025.

Thulisa will explore the summit's mission to help entrepreneurs GET CONNECTED and GET FUNDED, sharing insights on how the initiative is creating valuable pathways for entrepreneurial success and improved access to crucial funding opportunities.

02/06/2025

Meet Some of the Dragons at the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Pitching Festival! 🔥

These dynamic investors, funders, and mentors are here to support, guide, and invest in the innovative entrepreneurs pitching for funding:

-Jordan Kensington — President, National Film UK
-Mzamo Myataza — CEO, Mila Azania Holdings
-Sipho Mazibuko — Enterprise Development Specialist, ABSA
-Amanda John-Ncube — Business Development Strategy & Head: Black Distributors Trust, Old Mutual South Africa
-Jedd Harris — CSO Sourcefin – Alternative Financing Specialist

Their expertise and commitment are key to empowering entrepreneurs as they bring their bold ideas to life, scale their businesses, and shape Africa’s economic future.

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02/06/2025

Pitch Session 1: Fintech & AI/Data Analytics 🚀

Today, visionary entrepreneurs took the stage at the EmpowaEntrepreneurs Pitching Festival, presenting innovative solutions across fintech, AI, and data analytics each with the potential to drive transformative change in their industries and communities.

-Liquid Gold
Committed to safe sanitation within KZN communities, impacting over 1,000 households last year. They seek a soft equity plan to scale their impact.

-Smart Money
A financial wellness and literacy company helping SMMEs and NGOs manage debt, compliance, reporting, and tax obligations while educating youth on financial management.

- Loop
An award-winning digital payments solution for the taxi industry, enabling convenience and accessibility for drivers, riders, and spaza shops.

-FS Investment
A retail online business connecting tourists with rural artisans, bridging the gap between authentic local crafts and tourism.

-Credipple Pty Ltd
An HR tech platform building a data-driven talent ecosystem to connect global talent with companies and opportunities that drive growth and innovation.

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