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Welile-Gumede, Asowel Projects Nancy Toolseeram, NVT Engineering
THE ENTREPRENEUR 2021

LAUNCHING SMMES ON A PATH OF GROWTH

Cobus Oelofse, CEO iLembe Chamber of The Entrepreneur programme Just Meats Butchery have finalists will be exposed to iLembe, Airports Company
Commerce, Industry and Tourism – with participants reporting flourished following Joyce’s intensive business modelling, South Africa (KSIA), the North
50% growth in revenue following participation in the programme. both through tuition and Coast Courier, Siza Water and
he iLembe Chamber’s their participation in the Just Meats has not only increased practical application, as part ENGIE Peakers Operations in
11th annual The programme. its footprint, with customers in the of a programme co-designed presenting this programme.
TEntrepreneur Programme In addition to enhancing Ballito area and beyond, but also by the University of KwaZulu- To enter the competition,
and Competition was launched the viability of the finalists’ diversified its offering. Natal (UKZN) and USA-based candidates need to complete
on Tuesday, the 18th of May businesses, these businesses have The iLembe Chamber’s The Massachusetts Institute of an application form that can
2021. Following its 10th created 261 new jobs in the local Entrepreneur is a business Technology (MIT). Finalists be downloaded from The
celebratory anniversary in 2020, economy at an investment of just accelerator programme that aims will also be supported through Entrepreneur website
the flagship entrepreneurial over R2520 per job created. mentorship by iLembe Chamber (www.theentrepreneur.net.za).
development programme will to find entrepreneurial gems in the accredited mentors from a wide Entry forms are also available
revert to its normal competition Previous winners and finalists iLembe District, and develop and range of sectors and professions. from the iLembe Chamber offices,
format in 2021. have excelled following their support them to sustainable levels and various competition entry
participation in The Entrepreneur of growth. Apart from the business boxes will be placed throughout
The competition has allowed Competition. Welile Gumede development funding and
the iLembe Chamber, with from Azowel Projects, based in Competition entries will be marketing collateral received by the district. 
the support of its academic Maphumulo, was placed first in invited over a period of six weeks entrepreneurs, the competition For more information you can contact
and professional partners, to UKZN’s Champions Programme, with the first tuition session taking provides an opportunity for the Sakhile Khumalo
establish itself at the forefront place on 31 July 2021. The 2021 finalists to gain critical business T: +27 (0)87 354 6343
of entrepreneurial development whilst Joyce Ncacana from Just competition aims to attract the skills, receive mentorship E: sakhile@ilembechamber.co.za
W: www.ilembechamber.co.za
Meats in Mandeni was selected
and small, medium and micro best SMME talent in our district. and training, and prepare a
enterprises (SMME) support in the to participate in the programme. Twenty SMMEs will be selected to comprehensive business plan
iLembe District. The programme Welile and Patricia Schroder participate in the competition. that will allow them to grow and
is widely endorsed and recognised. (Reclite SA) were finalists in the
Fair Lady/Santam Woman of the The 2021 programme will run develop their businesses.
Over the past 10 years, 228 Future event, with Patricia being over a period of nine weeks
The iLembe Chamber is proud
finalists have participated in awarded the accolade in 2018. during which competition to partner with Enterprise

CELEBRATING 95 YEARS

AS THE ZULULAND VOICE

OF BUSINESS

he Zululand Chamber of The ZCCI will continue to presidents, leadership and staff
Commerce & Industry working together with industries that left a lasting legacy. We are
T(ZCCI) celebrates 95 years to find impactfuI solutions to making strides in reshaping the
as the voice of business in the develop its communities through ZCCI to become an organisation
Zululand region in 2021. capacitating small businesses ‘fit for future purpose’.”
Chamber President Thami in order to further create “As times change so should
Sithole said, “This milestone is employment. organisations to ensure that they
dedicated to our members, who The Covid-19 pandemic has are aligned with the needs
have over-the years supported the negatively affected the economy of the future. Together
ZCCI and carried the organisation and this will be felt for a few with our industry partners,
through the many storms. A more years to come, but this, government and the business
special thank you to the industries said Sithole, calls for all social community we understand
and business community for their partners to collaboratively work the important role that the
continued selfless giving towards together in finding and creating Chamber plays in organising
all our initiatives programmes and opportunities that will instantly the· business community and
platforms. The Zululand Chamber resuscitate the local economy in creating significant platforms
of Commerce & Industry the King Cetshwayo District. of engagement,” concluded
continues even during these Sithole. 
trying times, to ensure the voice “As we celebrate ninety-five
of business is heard, particularly years of the ZCCI, we honour
small businesses.” those, that came before us. The www.zcci.org.za

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