SCORE: C Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has had a mixed performance. The department allocated R2 billion through the Small Enterprise Finance Agency, benefiting more than 80 000 small businesses and cooperatives and creating nearly 100 000 jobs. She initiated programmes to enhance trade opportunities and retail placement for small enterprises. The minister also oversaw initiatives such as distributing point-of-sale equipment […]
DepartmentDepartment of small business development Key Goals 1. Cut red tape for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and co-operatives: Failed 2. Market development and market access for SMMEs: Failed 3. Up-scale support to incubators and digital hubs especially in townships and rural areas: Partially achieved 4. Enable access to finance through the funding policy: […]
Communications minister suspended for two months after violating lockdown regulations