Simangele Khoza | 11 September 2023
Sefa’s core mission - Empowering SMMEs and cooperatives.
In a remarkable event held at a local hotel on Thursday, August 31, the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women-owned businesses.
This initiative was in honour of Women’s Month and aimed to bolster the entrepreneurial spirit among women in eMalahleni.
Sefa, operating under the umbrella of the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), has a primary mission to foster the establishment, development, and growth of Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and cooperatives.
Beyond this mission, Sefa’s activities also contribute significantly to poverty alleviation, job creation, and overall economic growth.
The heart of the event lay in face-to-face engagement with women entrepreneurs. It was a unique platform that welcomed both seasoned entrepreneurs and budding start-ups.
Here, women had the opportunity to learn about the diverse array of products and programmes that Sefa offers to support women-owned businesses.
Sefa’s unwavering dedication to empowering women in business is not just a Women’s Month endeavour, it’s an ongoing commitment.
By providing women with the necessary resources, knowledge, and opportunities, Sefa plays a crucial role in fostering a more inclusive and economically robust society.
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