If the programme is to be a success, the government needs to use all the tools in its kit — and it should start with a definition of what a black industrialist is
National Empowerment Fund leader Philisiwe Mthethwa steps down
Agencies emphasise that speed is crucial to rescuing firms affected by July’s unrest
Journalists’ voices should be the very loudest in calling for the culling of the corrupt among us
Travelling during the pandemic: Tala was rocked by mismanagement and then Covid-19, but proved to be resilient
A R6-million lawsuit is offering new insight into why the state-funded station has not yet broadcast
Despite being protected in South Africa by law, these groups have been swept aside when it comes to relief packages
Many argue such banks will allow the unbanked entry and offer appropriate banking products and services, including to small and medium enterprises
The NEF anticipates receiving billions from the national treasury over the next three years, and a possible R1-billion through a "loan facility".
The NEF says 12 000 jobs were "sustained" during the production of "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom". But that claim’s false, according to Africa Check.
After weeks of allegations and questions around her conduct as NEF chief executive, Philisiwe Mthethwa has defended herself in Parliament.
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has called for an investigation into allegations aganst NEF head Philisiwe Mthethwa.
The rural women ownership in luxury store Luminance is well on track, according to Khanyi Dhlomo and the NEF, in response to reports to the contrary.
The rural women who Khanyi Dhlomo says are part owners of her luxury store are reportedly in the dark about the deal, writes Verashni Pillay.
Government has issued a new directive in the wake of the controversy over an NEF loan to Khanyi Dhlomo to open luxury retail store Luminance.
The Mail & Guardian caught up with Luminance owner Khanyi Dhlomo at her store, which has caused a media storm.
Her store Luminance has come under intense scrutiny after it was awarded a R34.1-million loan from the NEF. We look at the woman behind the headlines.
The trade and industry minister has called for a detailed report from the NEF into the R34.1-million funding of a clothing shop.
Businesswoman Khanyi Dhlomo has insisted that her name did not influence the NEF to provide funding for her Hyde Park retail business.
Luxury boutique co-owner Khanyi Dhlomo should distance herself from possibly corrupt politicians and return a loan given by the NEF, says the EFF.
The NEF launched an enterprise-development fund this month aimed at enticing large corporations into contributing money in return for BEE card points.
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/ 17 October 2007
The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) has approved expansion capital funding of R7,2-million to Iglhaut-Allrad SA, a black economic empowerment (BEE) company in the automotive industry. The NEF’s chief investment officer, Frencel Gillion, announced the initiative in Pretoria on Wednesday.