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growth stages of entrepreneurs or SMMEs in the
district, assisting them with access to technical and
business-related skills, necessary for the business
growth process.
The incubation project has the potential to enhance
the viability of small businesses and strengthen
local economic development, including youth-
focused projects that have the potential to reduce
unemployment in the iLembe District. “It is essentially
the one-stop shop for all business-related information,
ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations
and facilitating access to funding for SMMEs within
the district,” said Mncube.
Partnerships
Mncube said Enterprise iLembe is grateful to the
various sector departments as well as the iLembe
family of municipalities for the support received to
make the investor experience a seamless and hassle
free one. “Enterprise iLembe has the critical mandate
of driving and facilitating economic development and
growth in the iLembe District. This mandate cannot
sectors. Renewable energy is an emerging sector that is be executed in isolation and it is, therefore, important
showing great promise. that partnerships are developed and maintained with
all players, including local municipalities, the private
The District has seen the emergence of new economic sector, government departments, the local community
drivers in the information and communications
technology sector, which creates further opportunities and international organisations.
for inclusive growth and job creation. “We welcome local, national and international
support to our iLembe District and look forward to
“We have an instrumental role in ensuring businesses building more collaborative partnerships with other
and citizens of iLembe have greater access to the
opportunities presented by digital technologies, business investors to sustain economic growth and
to create business and employment opportunities,”
especially in a global economy that is becoming said Mncube.
increasingly digital,” commented Mncube.
“We are mindful that we also have an instrumental
role in ensuring businesses and citizens of iLembe
have greater access to the opportunities presented by
all sectors, including tourism. We will, therefore, need
to find ways to grow the tourism sector in a manner
that creates business and employment opportunities
across the district with future projects such as the
KwaShuShu Hotspring project in Maphumulo, the
Nokukhanya Luthuli Street in KwaDukuza and the
Sibudu Caves project in Ndwedwe,” Mncube said.
He said potential travellers are urged to explore the
exquisite and tranquil KZN North Coast with fun and
affordable things to do. “Visitors can explore different
traditional cultural experiences, animal and reptile
farms, nature reserves, walking paths, beach walks
and scuba diving, as well as museums, art galleries
and art and craft markets.”
Business Incubator Facility
Enterprise iLembe has a Business Incubator Facility
aimed at providing assistance for the start-up and

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