HANDING OVER OF MEI EQUIPMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES UNDER UMDONI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.
Today, 04 July 2024 at uMzinto Townhall Hall, the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs; programme 02 under Regional and Local Economic Development in partnership with uMdoni Local Municipality is handing over equipment to beneficiaries of the Municipal Employment Initiative (MEI) that is co‐funded by EDTEA.
The aim of this partnership is to support the implementation of the MEI whereby the Municipality identifies, evaluates and supports micro small enterprises from the formal and informal sectors that will stimulate the local economy in townships and rural areas amongst vulnerable groups.
A total of 40 beneficiaries will receive their equipment and implements. The beneficiaries come from various sectors that range from agriculture, manufacturing, construction, creative arts, tourism and various services (motor trade, grass cutting, catering)