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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 26 MIN

Funding the SMME Hustle: Traditional Meets Alternative Finance

from Kaya Biz · host Gugulethu Mfuphi

Old Mutual’s Ndumiso Zulu and Lula’s Clinton Thomas unpack the real funding landscape for South African SMEs — from cash‑flow pressure to investment readiness, construction‑sector bottlenecks, and why only 6% of SMEs access formal finance. They explore how blended support, alternative lending models, and faster payment cycles can unlock the next wave of entrepreneurial growth. Kaya FM

Old Mutual’s Ndumiso Zulu and Lula’s Clinton Thomas unpack the real funding landscape for South African SMEs — from cash‑flow pressure to investment readiness, construction‑sector bottlenecks, and why only 6% of SMEs access formal finance. They explore how blended support, alternative lending models, and faster payment cycles can unlock the next wave of entrepreneurial growth.

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