JSE’s Kunene on the role of SMEs in driving SA’s growth

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has been at the forefront of driving economic growth in South Africa, particularly through its focus on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Cleola Kunene, the Head of SME Development at the JSE, recently sat down with CNBC Africa to discuss the pivotal role SMEs play in propelling the country's economy forward. Kunene highlighted the JSE's commitment to supporting medium-sized companies and small businesses, with a vision to create a new generation of large enterprises within the local economy. Through strategic collaborations with government entities and the SME development ecosystem, the JSE aims to foster a conducive environment for SMEs to thrive and ultimately contribute to job creation and economic prosperity.