This initiative aims to bring together local businesses and entrepreneurs, promoting economic growth and development in Ntabankulu. Intsika Yethu Newspaper recently hosted a successful Business Expo at the Ntabankulu Multi-Purpose Community Centre (MPCC). The event was part of the publication’s commitment to community involvement, aiming to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ntabankulu. The…
“The taxi operators felt frustrated because they didn’t see significant progress on the road despite the initial stop-and-go point.” Taxi operators in Ntabankulu have expressed frustration over the T19 road rehabilitation project, which is currently underway between Phuthi and Ntabankulu town. The Border Taxi Alliance and Uncedo Taxi Association recently came together to voice their…
“We aim to increase crop yields, improve product quality, and enhance the livelihoods of farming communities”. The Alfred Nzo Agricultural Incubator together with Matatiele Local Municipality has unveiled a brand-new tractor designed to empower small-scale farmers in Matatiele. The tractor is expected to enhance agricultural productivity and efficiency, contributing to the local economy’s growth and…
“The training is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their businesses,” The Greater Kokstad Municipality, in partnership with the Harry Gwala District Development Agency, iThala Development Finance Corporation, and Vision Africa the accredited skills development provider, recently hosted a workshop in Kokstad aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs. The…
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader and MEC for Finance in the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal, Francois Rodgers, recently held a successful engagement with the business and farming community. The meeting aimed to drive solutions for communities and address pressing challenges. The DA’s Provincial Director and a team of staff members, as…
The Matatiele Local Municipality, in partnership with Alfred Nzo Agricultural Incubator, has launched an agricultural incubator training program aimed at empowering local farmers. According to CEO Randolph Meth, the program received over 700 applications, with 30 candidates selected for the first intake. As per the CEO, the selection criteria prioritized geographical location, focusing on residents…
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers, successfully met with provincial representatives of the Public Servants Association (PSA), the National Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu), Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) as well as the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (Naptosa) on Tuesday the 06 May 2025 in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Treasury…
“A lot of local farmers are afraid to showcase their livestock because some people attend these shows not to buy, but to identify the best livestock and steal it,” he said Umzimvubu Local Municipality recently hosted the 13th Umzimvubu Annual Agricultural Show, with the aim to market the municipality‘s Agro-Tourism. According to the Municipality the…
The Umzimvubu Local Municipality recently hosted a highly successful fashion show, attracting local, district, and provincial designers. The event aimed to showcase the talent of Umzimvubu’s residents, provide a platform for designers to exhibit their work, and boost the local economy. In a historic event this year’s winner is a local designer from Mount Frere…
In a crackdown on expired food products, a joint team of government authorities and municipal officials conducted a raid on major retails shops in Kokstad, seizing expired items from Kokstad Spar and Shoprite. This operation follows a decision by the municipality and government authorities to inspect prominent retail shops, including Kokstad Spar, Shoprite and Boxer…
