YWD Funding handover

NC small businesses get a boost with funding and equipment: YWD handover

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The YWD Funding objective is to empower the economic emancipation of the previously disadvantaged Youth, Women, and Persons living with disabilities in the Northern Cape who are in business. 

Frances Baard funding YWD handover

Frances Baard Funding Handover

Frances Baard District municipality was the first to launch the YWD funding handover which was done by the Premier of Northern Cape Dr. Zamani Saul, together with the MEC responsible for Youth, Women, People with Disabilities, Communication, and e-Government, MEC Venus Blennies did the hand over funding to beneficiaries. 

ZF  Mgcawu Funding Handover

At the ZF  Mgcawu District Municipality, the YWD fund was combined with the TREP.

What is TREP Funding?

The Township and Rural Empowerment Programmes (TREP) supports informal, micro, and small businesses and cooperatives in the rural and township economies.

To read more or apply for TREP click here => TREP Programme

On the handover, the premier and MEC of YWD were joined by the MEC for finance, economic development, and tourism

ZF  Mgcawu District Municipality 

Date:26 April 2024, Friday

Venue: Tol Speelman Civic Centre, Upington

Time: 12:00

ZF Funding YWD Handover
ZF Funding YWD Handover

John Taolo Gaetsewe Funding Handover

On the 27th of May 2024, it was Kuruman’s turn it was the last stop for the YWD equipment and cheques where 200+ local small businesses were empowered.

  • 117 women-owned businesses
  • 68 Youth women-owned businesses
  • 13 Youth males
  • 5 Persons with disabilities
JTG Funding handover
JTG Funding handover
JTG Funding handover

YWD funding in all the districts

Leaving no one left behind with the YWD funding handover because all the districts here visited to boost the Northern Cape small businesses.

Pixley Ka Seme YWD Funding Handover
Namakwa YWD Funding Handover

What is YWD funding?

YWD Funding was launched on 31 August 2023, Thursday at 09:00 at Flamingo View in Kimberley by the premier of the Northern Cape Dr. Zamani Saul. 

 

The purpose of the YWD fund was to accelerate the socio-economic opportunities and empowerment for YWD (Youth, Women, and Persons with disabilities) through funding with opportunities. 

 

At the YWD Indaba and fund launch the premier said the goal of the Northern Cape Province is to:

  • Modernize the Northern Cape Province
  • Grow the Northern Cape Province
  • Make Northern Cape a successful province

For more information about the different funding options that were used click here => http://www.northern-cape.gov.za/index.php/apply/ywd-fund

 

YWD Funding launch

Conclusion

In conclusion the  YWD funding handover upfillied the small businesses of the Northern Cape. One of the challenges small business have is lack of resources and funding and the YWD funding opportunities did exactly that.

 

Giving relieve and helping the growth of the small business is helping the growth of the Northern Cape province. 

 

Comment below did you apply for the 2023 YWD Funding? 

Namakwa bootcamp

Namakwa Bootcamp

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This year the boot camp was in Namakwa, where resilience, innovation, and transformative event is taking place. The Namakwa Women Entrepreneurs Bootcamp is not just a program; it’s a catalyst for change.

This blog post will take you on a journey through this remarkable initiative, designed to empower women in business by bridging the digital divide. From laptops and mobile routers to digital literacy and marketing training, this boot camp is changing the game for small business owners in Namakwa.

Table of Contents

  1. The Essence of the Namakwa Women Entrepreneurs Bootcamp
  2. Equipping Entrepreneurs with Technology
  3. Unlocking Digital Literacy: A Gateway to Growth
  4. Mastering Digital Marketing: The Art of Visibility
  5. The Impact of the Bootcamp: Stories of Transformation
  6. Joining Forces for a Digital Namakwa
  7. Conclusion: Empowering Entrepreneurs for a Digital Future
Namakwa bootcamp

The Essence of the Namakwa Women Entrepreneurs Bootcamp

The Namakwa Women Entrepreneurs Bootcamp is more than just a program; it’s a movement that’s transforming the way women in business approach technology. In an era where digital presence this initiative is bridging the gap, ensuring that no woman entrepreneur gets left behind. Now this is important to us as we saw our women in business are not using technology in their business.

Equipping Entrepreneurs with Technology

Small businesses use laptops or computers where there is

  • to check emails,
  • do RFQ(Request For Quotations),
  • update CSD (Central Supplier Database), do marketing,
  • do administration, etc.

That is why we saw at the core of this boot camp is the provision of essential tools for success. Small business owners receive not just laptops but also mobile routers, ensuring they stay connected even in remote areas. These tools are the foundation upon which digital transformation is built. Laptops and mobile routers are more than just devices; they’re gateways to opportunity. They enable entrepreneurs to tap into the vast digital landscape, connect with customers, explore new markets, and streamline their operations.

Unlocking Digital Literacy: A Gateway to Growth

Digital literacy is the key that unlocks the door to the digital world. Through tailored training, entrepreneurs gain the skills and knowledge needed to navigate this landscape confidently. It’s about not only having the tools but knowing how to use them. 

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Namakwa bootcamp handover
Why marketing
Namakwa digital literacy
Namakwa
Namakwa bootcamp

Mastering Digital Marketing: The Art of Visibility

One of the main reasons small businesses die is not that they’re products or services are bad but because of a lack of visibility to attract customers. In today’s digital age, visibility is everything. The boot camp doesn’t stop at digital literacy; it goes further by offering training in digital marketing. Every business has clients offline and online but due to the lack of resources small businesses have it is hard to reach their target of offline target and expensive at times that is why, small business owners learn how to showcase their businesses effectively, online to reach a wider audience and drive growth.

The Impact of the Bootcamp: Stories of Transformation

The true measure of any initiative lies in the impact it creates. This bootcamp is not about checking off the checkboxes is about creating an impact. From this program, we want to see every business that took part in this boot camp have an online presence minimum having a social media presence. Hopefully, after a few months, we are going to have inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who have not only embraced technology but have also witnessed remarkable transformations in their businesses and lives.

Joining Forces for a Digital Namakwa

The Namakwa Women Entrepreneurs Bootcamp is not a solo endeavor; it’s a collective effort. It’s a coming together of organizations, mentors, and entrepreneurs, all with a shared vision of a digitally empowered Namakwa.

This bootcamp joined forces with:

  • Kangas Wind Farm
  • DSBD (Department Of Small Business)
  • SEDA (Small Enterprise Development Agency)
  • Namakwa District Municipality

  • Government Communication and Information System

 

Conclusion: Empowering Entrepreneurs for a Digital Future

As we conclude this journey through the Namakwa Women Entrepreneurs Bootcamp, we invite you to explore the use of technologies in your small businesses, and the promise of a digital future for Namakwa’s women in business. This initiative is not just about technology; it’s about empowerment, resilience, and the boundless potential that arises when barriers are removed.

For more photos of the event 

Comment below on how are you using technology in your business.

ICT Packages Giveaways

ICT package winners

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Three businesses received ICT packages for the business on your hand program that started in August 2022.

ICT, or information and communications technology (or technologies), is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing.

Small or big ICT plays a role in every business. 

How so, you may be asking?  

Let’s say you are a street food vendor.

It is convenient for clients to swipe when they don’t have cash. Electronic swipe machines help you not to lose clients. 

Digital Transactions

Online or automated transactions take place between people and organizations without the use of paper. 

How did these three businesses get ICT Packages

To end the Business On Your Hand phase1.

We surprised women Entrepreneurs in  Colesberg with the art of pitching to see if entrepreneurs can present their businesses on the spot.

Three winners we chosen and equipped with an ICT package.

Most of the time, we see businesses miss opportunities for funding because they can’t pitch.

Learn the skill and develop yourself.

Learn the art of how to pitch your business to potential investors.

AYEYE Colesberg, AYEYE. MRKTTF

We did business on your hand program, but before each program, we asked entrepreneurs to tell us about your business.

More than 30 businesses attended, but only 11 introduced themselves. After interacting with entrepreneurs on 23 September 2022, we wanted to show entrepreneurs always be ready.

You never know what is going to happen.

ICT Packages Winners

ICT Packages

The businesses received an ICT Package that included the:

  1. Laptop
  2. Printer
  3. Pocket Router

The businesses that received these packages are:

1) Mosenzwa trading =>

Smethemba Juda owns an internet and printing business.

2) Makhathini Legacy => 

Phindile Makhathini-Tameka owns a Construction company currently hiring out her construction equipment

3) Sumeya General Trading => 

Phumza May owns a roof manufacturing, business registration, and business plan writing business

Watch the space

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JTG Women Entrepreneur Digital Literacy Program

Women Entrepreneur Digital Literacy Program

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Women Entrepreneur Digital Literacy Program equipment handover took place at Thabo Moorosi Multipurpose Centre Mothibistard joined by the Honorable Executive District Mayor Pulane Mogatle, local municipalities, Department of small business, SEDA, SEFA, NYDA, and Assmang Khumani Mine.

Mmê Re Ka Thusa Trust Fund’s (MRKTTF) core mandate is supporting and promoting women’s entrepreneurship was established
by the Northern, Cape Government to assist women in starting and growing their businesses.

JTG (John Taolo Gaetsewe) is the first district to launch Women Entrepreneur Digital Literacy Program.

Women entrepreneurs in the program were taught how to use a computer and digital marketing. After they received communication gadgets laptops, printers, modems, and data.

Mmê Re Ka Thusa Trust Fund’s provincial manager Mrs. Gladys Motshele explains the purpose of the program:

The purpose of this program is women’s entrepreneur’s economic empowerment.
Empowering a woman – is empowering a nation!

JTG Women Entrepreneur Digital Literacy Program

 

The digital literacy program is helping women entrepreneurs have the skills needed to live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information are increasingly through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, and mobile devices.

Digital transformation offers unique opportunities for entrepreneurial women and opens them up to a digital world, innovative business ideas, and growth opportunities are within their grasp.

The opportunities provided by technology and ICTs for women entrepreneurs are in digital commerce, digital services, and other novel entrepreneurial opportunities that will continue to unfold.

For this reason, we could not let the Northern Cape Women Entrepreneurs be left behind.

It is therefore vital that access to ICTs is provided to women to ensure that digital solutions and the efficiencies they provide enable women to thrive in their micro, small, and/or medium-sized entrepreneurial ventures.

JTG Executive District Mayor

The keynote address was done by the JTG Executive District Mayor Pulane Mogatle ” Do not always wait for free things empower yourself and grab every opportunity that comes your way”

The JTG Women Entrepreneur Digital Literacy program sponsors are Assmang Khumani Mine and SEDA.

Mmê Re Ka Thusa Trust Fund (MRKTTF) provides accessible, affordable credit, grants, and non-financial support services. We assist in starting and expanding businesses for sustainable livelihood.

Working together we can do more!

 

Events, projects, or programs that are women-driven, partner with us or invite us, and we will be happy to come!

We are calling on collaborations, partnerships, sponsorships or donations 

We don’t only want the women entrepreneurs capacitated, but we want them to have resources with relevant Information Communication Technology package which includes software program laptop, WI-FI router, Smartphone, Printer, etc.

We look forward to this partnership which will allow us to facilitate and create a wide-ranging positive economic and social impact in the form of job creation, skills development, and investment in Women’s Small businesses.

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Upcoming Makeup Artists Supported

Upcoming Makeup Artists Supported

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On the 21st of October 2020, Mme Re Ka Thusa Trust Fund (MRKTTF) called upcoming makeup artists to help them start or grow their makeup business.

Makeup workshop 1 took place on the 4th of November 2020 at Tamsin’s Beauty Lounge, Kimberley.

MRKTTF Wprkshop1

There was an overwhelming amount of people who were interested in the workshop. We only had limited space.
We decided to start with Dikgatlong, Phokwane, and Magareng Local Municipality. Sol Plaatje municipality will follow.
The will be other workshops depending on the availability of the service provider.

The winner of the first makeup workshop is Joy Nomhle Raadt.

JMRKTTF Workshop 1 Winner oy

Joy won a spray and 2 shimmer dust from Tamsin’s Beauty Lounge.
Joy is a 26-year-old self-taught make artist. Originally from Eastern Cape (Middleburg)moved to Kimberley in 2010 and completed high school in 2013 at Northern Cape High School.
In 2017, she started a wig/hair business and later in the year fell in love with makeup.

Watching YouTube tutorials daily, she made it her mission to learn everything she needs to do makeup artistry, and she never looked back ever since.
Joy currently is based in Delportshoop, Dikgatlong Local Municipality.
Today, Joy gives clients makeovers for weddings, matric dance, baby shower, etc.

Here is some of Joy’s work.

Joy's Work
Joy's Work on Clients

Joy said," God willing, in the next few years, I see myself as a well-known makeup artist with a booming business known not only in a small town but other cities as well."

MRKTTF supporting upcoming makeup artist with:

  •  Makeup masterclass R400
  • Brushes R420
  • Makeup Box R1 500
  • Gift Voucher R300

MRKTTF assists aspirant entrepreneurs who want to own businesses but, they do not know how and where to start. We take passion, hobby, or skill and turn it into a business.

Sometimes you do not go to school to learn how to run a small business but, you have a business. That is where MRKTTF comes in to assist you, to take you to step by step in your business journey.

Mme Re Ka Thusa Trust Fund helps small businesses to grow their businesses so that they can grow and join the economy of the province and the country.

“Whether you are doing makeup out of a hobby or passion they are things you can do and things you can’t do. They are consequences that can ruin your reputation as a makeup artist.

Photos of the MRKTTF Workshop 1

Advise by the Provincial Manager Mrs. Gladys Motshele:

  • Always advise the clients to go for facial testing at Dischem, Clicks, Foschini, Truworths, Edgars. etc. The skin testing of what is going to react on you your skin and what is not.
  • At your own time, at your own cost, at your own pace. Learn how to test people’s skin, and test the makeup foundation you must use on different skin colors.
  • Let clients bring the makeup they use or make them sign an indemnity form that protects you if their skin reacts to the makeup you used on them.
  •   Collaboration is very important, make partnerships with other makeup artists. Some can be excellent in eyeshades, contouring, overlining, etc. 
  • Every day try to check one or two things about your industry.
  • Research the does and don’t about the makeup and beauty industry.
  • The moment you open the business bank account, take out public reliability insurance. When you are running a business, you are running it for the public. Protect yourself and your business

If you don’t know the cost of your makeup and how many people your makeup can accommodate.

It means you like what you are doing but on the administrative business side. You don’t know what you are doing!

Mme Re Ka Thusa Trust Fund- Supporting and Promoting Women Entrepreneurship contact us to assist you with non-financial and financial support.

MRKTTF follow the passion of an individual woman and support it because we want to see you grow.

Photos of the Mme Re Ka Thusa Trust Fund Makeup Handover