SMEs

From chalkboards to cash flow

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Behind every resilient small business is an owner equipped to adapt, strategize, and grow—and education often makes the difference. 💡

A recent look at SME owners across Southern Africa shows a clear difference in education levels:

🔹 South Africa – 69% have at least a secondary education

🔹 Zimbabwe – 65%

🔹 Zambia – 58%

🔹 Malawi – just 37%

This difference points to an opportunity to strengthen Malawi’s SME sector by expanding access to learning.