Small businesses in the Eastern Cape are set to benefit from a new programme by the Small Business Academy of Stellenbosch University’s Business School and the Joe Gqabi Economic Development Agency. The joint programme will see 26 small businesses from Aliwal North, Sterkspruit, Lady Grey, Ugie and Maclear receive sponsored business tuition and mentorship support over a nine-month period. The course covers training in general management, finances, marketing, computer skills, business plan development, as well as personal development, mentoring and workshops. While the National Development Plan — the government’s blueprint for eliminating poverty and reducing inequality — has set ambitious goals for the small and medium-sized enterprises sector, entrepreneurs continue to face challenges such as red tape, a lack of access to finance and mentorship.
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