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The event celebrated the entrepreneurial talent and innovative solutions emerging from the ICT and Financial Services Sector among small and medium enterprises.</div><div class="kInstance-Body instance-box-mb"><div class="kContentImage kContentImage--center"><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2411/757633-700x467.jpg" width="700" height="467" alt="Old Mutual SMEgo Pitchathon reveals top 10 winning SMEs"></div><p>The top ten winners showcased exceptional vision, creativity, and a significant potential for impact, setting new standards for entrepreneurial achievement. Each winner has been awarded a R300,000 cash prize along with a 12-month subscription to the Premium Plus SMEgo Plan. The winning SME’s are:</p><ol><p><li>Nector Finance – Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal<br><li>New Way Finance – Worcester, Western Cape<br><li>Hartol InfoTech – Gqeberha, Eastern Cape<br><li>Fluid Intellect Technology Consulting – Centurion, Gauteng<br><li>Straxom – Witbank, Mpumalanga<br><li>SoftTech Technology – Pretoria, Gauteng<br><li>Mvuleni Funeral Services – Nelspruit, Mpumalanga<br><li>Megawatt Financial Solutions – Makopane, Limpopo<br><li>Tshimela Integrated Projects – Tshidmbini, Limpopo<br><li>Maid4U – Centurion, Gauteng<br></ol></p><p>“Each of these winners has distinguished themselves with their innovative business models and strategic approaches, excelling in a highly competitive field. Old Mutual SMEgo is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and small-to-medium enterprises by providing the tools, resources, and financial solutions needed for sustainable business growth. Through initiatives like the SMEgo Pitchathon, we are committed to fostering innovation and supporting the ambitious creators of our economy," commented Nobesuthu Ndlovu, director SME, Old Mutual Corporate. 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