By: Lonwabo Mtyeku – Community Newsroom Pictures: Supplied
Seen Here: Standard Bank Enterprise and Supplier Development 2025 Winners
Johannesburg, South Africa — Standard Bank has once again placed small and medium enterprises (SMEs) at the centre of South Africa’s economic transformation with the announcement of the 2025 Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) Awards winners. The awards celebrate exceptional businesses that are driving inclusive growth, innovation, resilience, and meaningful social impact across multiple sectors of the economy.
More than a recognition of excellence, the ESD Awards affirm Standard Bank’s belief that enterprise and supplier development is a strategic lever for sustainable economic progress, job creation, and community upliftment. The winners represent businesses that have translated opportunity into impact, demonstrating what is possible when entrepreneurial ambition is matched with purposeful support.
Seen Here: Naledzani Mosomane, Head of Enterprise and Supplier for Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank South Africa
Championing Entrepreneurs Who Build the Economy
Speaking at the ceremony, Naledzani Mosomane, Head of Enterprise and Supplier Development for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa, emphasised the role of ESD in building an inclusive, competitive economy.
“These awards recognise businesses that are not only commercially successful, but intentional about growth that benefits society,” said Mosomane. “Through Enterprise and Supplier Development, we are investing in entrepreneurs who are creating jobs, strengthening supply chains, and contributing to long-term economic resilience. These businesses are proof that inclusive growth is achievable.”
Seen Here: Standard Bank Enterprise Development, Agric Growth 1st Place Winner – Buttercup Farmhouse & Lesiba Matladi, Senior Manager for Enterprise and Supplier Development at Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank South Africa
2025 Standard Bank Enterprise Development (ED) Winners
The Enterprise Development category recognises high-potential SMEs supported to scale sustainably and deliver impact within their sectors:
- Agric Growth – 1st Place: Buttercup Farmhouse
- Growth – 1st Place: Jonoago Group
- Tech Innovation – 1st Place: Adnotes
- Resilience – 1st Place: McClau Solutions
- Social Impact – 1st Place: Godisang Spaces
Each of these businesses demonstrated exceptional performance in navigating market challenges, adopting innovative practices, and contributing to economic inclusion within their communities.
Seen Here: Standard Bank Supplier Development, Growth, 1st Place Winner – Matte BLK & Nokhanyo Ntshingila, Senior Manager for Enterprise and Supplier Development at Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank South Africa
2025 Standard Bank Supplier Development (SD) Winners
The Supplier Development category honours SMEs that have successfully integrated into corporate value chains while maintaining operational excellence and social responsibility:
- Growth – 1st Place: Matte BLK
- Tech Innovation – 1st Place: Salt Hub
- Resilience – 1st Place: Nxemashima
- Social Impact – 1st Place: Melokuhle Holdings
These suppliers exemplify how collaboration between corporates and SMEs can strengthen procurement ecosystems and unlock shared value.
Seen Here: Standard Bank Enterprise Development, Tech Innovation 1st Place Winner – Adnotes & Lesiba Matladi, Senior Manager for Enterprise and Supplier Development at Business and Commercial Banking, Standard Bank South Africa
Recognising the Power of Corporate Partnerships
A key highlight of the 2025 awards was the recognition of corporate partners whose commitment to supplier development is accelerating transformation across industries:
- Shoprite – Growth (1st Place): Khayelitsha Cookies (Pty) Ltd
- Tiger Brands – Agric Growth (1st Place): Bob and Maggie Agricultural (Pty) Ltd
- Sun International – Growth (1st Place): GO GO SHUTTLES
- Sappi – Social Impact (1st Place): Mandeni Waste Recyclers
These partnerships demonstrate the power of intentional procurement in unlocking opportunities for black-owned and community-based enterprises while strengthening local economies.
Seen Here: Master of Ceremonies, award‑winning sports broadcaster, Carol Tshabalala
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Building a Future Through Shared Value
Standard Bank’s ESD programme extends beyond funding, offering mentorship, skills development, access to markets, and integration into sustainable supply chains. By connecting SMEs with opportunity, the bank continues to play a pivotal role in shaping an economy that works for more people.
The 2025 ESD Awards reaffirmed a powerful truth: when entrepreneurs thrive, communities prosper — and when businesses grow with purpose, the entire economy benefits.
As the winners took to the stage, they stood not only as individual success stories, but as symbols of what South Africa’s entrepreneurial future can be when inclusion, innovation, and partnership lead the way.
Standard Bank remains steadfast in its purpose: Africa is our home, we drive her growth.
