DM Associates Business Administrators

31/08/2026

Applications are open: Green Economy Accelerator >>> Powered by Nedbank
The Green Economy Accelerator is an 18-month programme for KwaZulu-Natal businesses / enterprises in agriculture, energy, water or waste who've moved past the idea stage. The programme will strengthen governance & compliance, financial management market access, environmental performance, and provide milestone linked funding with a focus on job creation.

Women, youth, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications close on the 07 September 2026

Register Here: https://Inkd.in/dmA4Wd3k
Please note: Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contactea.

28/08/2026

ARTICLE | SARS calls for comments on new digital VAT model

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is inviting public comment on proposals to modernise VAT administration through a new digital VAT model, including e-Invoicing, e-Reporting and improved digital data sharing.
Want to understand what is being proposed and how it could affect VAT administration?

Read the full story
https://zurl.co/RV35M

Public comments close on 16 October 2026.

27/08/2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa sets out the importance of expanding agriculture and agro-processing as Phase 3 of the
Government-Business Partnership broadens its focus to sectors with significant potential to attract investment, strengthen production and create jobs.

The next phase will address constraints relating to water, transport, biosecurity, agricultural finance and access to markets, while supporting competitive agro-processing value chains and accelerating land reform.

26/08/2026

EXPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

The Next-Gen Exporter Incubation Programme is a 12-month structured export incubation and market-entry programme aimed at equipping youth-owned businesses with the exporting skills, resources, and support required to become successful first-time exporters.

Designed specifically for youth-led enterprises with high export potential, the programme supports participants in achieving export readiness through a structured development journey.
Key focus areas include export
capacity-building, market access facilitation, compliance and certification, technical expert advisory, and links to finance instruments.

The programme also aims to leverage strategic trade opportunities offered through trade agreements such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfFTA), SADC, AGOA, the EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), SACUM-UK EPA, BRICS+.
Special emphasis is placed on supporting participants leverage on digital trade, digital platforms, and green technology-enabled solutions to expand global reach.

24/08/2026

🚨The Department of Trade, Industry and
Competition (the dtic) invites you to join a webinar on Women in Agro- Processing and
Agriculture...

Learn about opportunities across the agricultural value chain, support programmes available to women-owned businesses and inspiring success stories from the sector.
📆 : 27 August 2026
⏱️: 12:00-14:00

Registration: a9748f08-4b2e-448f-83cb-b0089f786a63@65bb5da6-80f4-46a8-a104-842c82f8acce" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a9748f08-4b2e-448f-83cb-b0089f786a63@65bb5da6-80f4-46a8-a104-842c82f8acce

20/08/2026

12/08/2026

The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller invites you to a Funding Webinar under the theme: "Funding Her Future: Connecting Women Entrepreneurs to Finance, Business Support and Growth Opportunities."

Thursday, 13 Aug 2026 10:00 - 11:30 am

Register here: b144ae01-0aa2-47f6-a152-d9cd04fa7ee5@51990f71-6251-4ca3-b5ff-5c9b48a75dff/registration?fbclid=IwY2xjawToyp1wZG9mA2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzQwOTk2MjYyMzA4NTYwOQABHuSbk4AXUDdHm4D3rB86k_m9k9ptA_fJPBt-i3WmIUhmiwUK2e0Kjp0Iypsm_aem_dXyx8nbABJxAYl_qEMrg3A" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b144ae01-0aa2-47f6-a152-d9cd04fa7ee5@51990f71-6251-4ca3-b5ff-5c9b48a75dff/registration?fbclid=IwY2xjawToyp1wZG9mA2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzQwOTk2MjYyMzA4NTYwOQABHuSbk4AXUDdHm4D3rB86k_m9k9ptA_fJPBt-i3WmIUhmiwUK2e0Kjp0Iypsm_aem_dXyx8nbABJxAYl_qEMrg3A

11/08/2026

Applications are now open for the Masisizane Investment Readiness Programme!
Is your business ready for its next phase of growth?

The Masisizane Investor Readiness Programme - implemented by TEKSA Holdings and 22 On Sloane - is looking for high-potential, profit-making businesses ready to become investment-ready.

Through the twelve-month programme, participating businesses will gain the knowledge, tools and support needed to position your business for funding opportunities of R1 million to R20 million through the Masisizane Fund.

This opportunity is for businesses that are:

- Established, black-owned and profit-making
- Ready to scale
- Operating in the Services and Logistics sectors

Apply here: https://kumii.africa/masisizane-apply and take the next step towards sustainable business growth.

06/08/2026

Businesses looking to grow their brands, access new markets and connect with global investors are invited to exhibit at the reSURGEnce Durban Conference 2026. The exhibition takes place from 26 to 27 October at the Durban Exhibition Centre. Register by 31 August to showcase your business, build strategic partnerships and unlock new opportunities.

Register at https:||zurl.co/PnEiB or https:||zurl.co/wQHqB


Access