Sihlumise Qase
| Business Location: | Rural & Township |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Branch: | Amathole |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The piggery is still in its early stages and requires essential resources to expand its operations sustainably. These include animal feed, medicines, and vaccinations to maintain the health and productivity of the pigs. Additionally, the business needs a machine cutter to support processing efficiency and improve overall production capacity. With these resources, the piggery aims to scale its operations, meet rising market demand, and contribute to local economic development
Challenges/Needs:
Access to Funding – Uthewabona Pty Ltd is still in its early stages and requires essential resources to expand its operations sustainably. The business needs sufficient funding to purchase animal feed, medicines, and vaccinations to maintain the health and productivity of the pigs. In addition, piggery business requires a machine cutter to improve processing efficiency and increase overall production capacity. With these critical resources, the business will be able to scale its operations, meet rising market demand, and contribute meaningfully to local economic development.
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Lack of Business Management Skills – Another significant challenge is the need for business management skills training. The owner requires training to effectively manage day-to-day operations, improve decision-making, and strengthen administrative and financial management practices. Building these skills will empower the business to operate more efficiently and support long-term sustainability.
Intervention / Solution
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Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
The business was supported by SEFDA through Business Management Skills Training aimed at strengthening my entrepreneurial and operational capabilities.
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SEFDA assisted Uthewabona (Pty) Ltd with its application to the NYDA for the Youth Fund and further linked the business with the NYDA for additional business development.
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SEFDA assisted Uthewabona (Pty) Ltd with its application to the NYDA for the Youth Fund and further linked the business with the NYDA for additional business development.
Outcome Details:
The application for funding was approved through the NYDA Grant Programme to the value of R9,993.45.
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The client also gained valuable skills by completing the Basic Business Management Skills Training at SEDFA, enhancing their capacity to effectively manage and sustain their business operations.
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The client also gained valuable skills by completing the Basic Business Management Skills Training at SEDFA, enhancing their capacity to effectively manage and sustain their business operations.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
“I feel grateful, I appreciate what the government is doing for small
enterprises. It will help my business to grow”.
enterprises. It will help my business to grow”.
