Small Business Development & ESD

SEDFA’s Enterprise & Supplier Development Dialogue in Graaff-Reinet brought MSMEs, corporate partners and local government together to grow supplier capacity and unlock deals. Hosted at the Botanical Gardens, the session focused on practical collaboration to move small firms into corporate value chains. By Mfanekiso Ngqondeni – Pondoland Times What happened What’s next

Galp Moçambique, in partnership with AIESEC, has launched Vocational Light, a four‑week vocational guidance programme at two high schools in Maputo, offering students aged 14 to 20 practical exposure to different professions and support in planning their future careers. By Doreen Molefe – Daily Sun This Women’s Month, six female farmers from North West and

Sappi Southern Africa’s sale of the Lomati Sawmill to Normandien Farms is more than a business transaction—it’s an example of how responsible corporate action can protect jobs, sustain local economies, and open new opportunities for enterprise and skills development. The Competition Commission’s unconditional approval clears the way for the handover on 1 September 2025. All

Tiger Brands Empowers Limpopo Tomato Farmers Behind Iconic All Gold Sauce Nine smallholder farms in Musina, Limpopo have received critical irrigation infrastructure from Tiger Brands—a move that marks the launch of its Hulisani Programme, aimed at transforming local food security and building sustainable rural livelihoods. By Ashley Lechman – Business Report Climate-Proofing Local Produce After