The Minister for Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to lead the small business development portfolio Imbizo in Umhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal Province
Minister Stella Ndabeni is scheduled to lead the delegation of senior officials at the upcoming Ministerial Imbizo in Umhlabuyalingana, Kwa-Zulu-Natal province, to commemorate 2023 Women’s Month under the theme “Women’s Empowerment Week – Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Change” in line with the National Theme “Women’s Socio-Economic Rights, Empowerment and Resilience.”
The Imbizo will be preceded by an inspection in loco of the Shared Economic Infrastructure Facility (SEIF) built for the micro and informal traders from Umhlabuyalingana and the surrounding areas.
The Department and its entities Seda and sefa as well as external partners will focus on activities designed to introduce transformative concepts that will shift the focus from a one-day celebration of Women’s Day to a comprehensive and empowering “Women’s Empowerment Month.”
This eventful day will also introduce a variety of meaningful activities and initiatives that will be undertaken to address women’s issues, promote gender equality, instigate positive societal changes, strengthen women’s resilience in business, and highlight the department’s significant contributions to business development across the country.
In addition, the Minister will also be handing out machinery and equipment to informal traders from Umkhanyakude District and Umhlabuyalingana Municipality.
This occasion will be dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements and progress made by the portfolio whilst making a clarion call to speedily provide services to communities, aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.
Members of the media are invited to cover the event as follows:
Date: 18 August 2023
Time: 09h00
Venue: Tembe Tribal Hall
Enquiries:
Moira Mogomotsi
Cell: 082 749 1558
E-mail: [email protected](link sends e-mail)
Noko Manyelo
E-mail: [email protected]
Source: Government of South Africa