Zama Khanyile CA(SA) and Ncumisa Mkunqwana CA(SA)
Overcoming Funding Obstacles: The Way Forward for SMEs

Why do so many SME funding applications get rejected? How can entrepreneurs survive soaring interest rates, tighter borrowing conditions, and global trade pressures?

In season 2, episode 11 of the SAICA Biz Impact Podcast, two of South Africa’s leading finance minds — Zama Khanyile CA(SA), a seasoned investment and impact funding expert, and Ncumisa Mkunqwana CA(SA), CEO of Chapu Chartered Accountants sit with our host @ Luncedo Mtwentwe to unpack what it really takes to unlock funding today.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why securing funding is harder than ever, and what entrepreneurs can do to become funder-ready.

• The #1 mistake SMEs make when seeking capital (hint: it starts long before the pitch).

• How to build a funding-friendly business through discipline, collaboration, and relationships.

• The role of ESG, tech, and green finance in shaping the future of African SMEs.

• What funders really look for, and how to position your business for impact and investment.

Whether you're launching, growing, or rethinking your strategy, this episode is packed with practical insights and sharp advice from two of the country’s most respected finance professionals.

This is your roadmap to funding success Don't miss it!