A PARTNERSHIP TO SUSTAIN AND ACCELERATE ECONOMIC GROWTH

The 42 small businesses offering easy access to a wide range of goods and services at Eshowe taxi rank have benefited from trading compartments donated by UMlalazi Municipality in partnership with the department of Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs. The partnership aims to promote small business development and growth while unlocking marketability and creating jobs.

The R18.9 million trading compartments were officially handed over to beneficiaries on 13 March 2016. ‘‘It does not only end with only giving them stalls – there’s a lot that has been done by the municipality in association with EDTEA to assist all beneficiaries with trading skills and access to essentials,’’ added Cllr Thelumoya Zulu, His Worship the Mayor of uMlalazi Municipality.