Funder with a soul

South Africa
Joined July 2013
Empowering Tourism Entrepreneurs Through Access to Funding! The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) continues to advance inclusive growth and economic transformation in South Africa's tourism sector.
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...to strengthen support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The NEF's participation reaffirmed its commitment to bringing funding opportunities closer to entrepreneurs, particularly in communities where tourism has the potential to stimulate local economic...
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...development and create employment opportunities. 📷 Watch Mr Kaya Ndaba share insights into the Tourism Transformation Fund and the opportunities available to Black-owned tourism businesses. #NEFEmpowered #TourismTransformationFund #TourismDevelopment #EconomicTransformation
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The NEF proudly reaffirms its status as a B-BBEE Level 1 contributor, reflecting its continued commitment to advancing broad-based black economic empowerment, fostering inclusive economic participation and driving meaningful economic transformation across SA. #NEFEmpowered
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Unlocking Business Funding & Black Ownership! Mr Andile Stemela joins Palatable Politics Podcast to discuss how NEF funding breaks barriers, advances black ownership and drives business growth. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/dnbCVgAjYrA Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2lI… @PalatablePolit
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A new home for African fashion! As @safashionweek celebrates local talent, NEF-supported designer @thulasindi shares AFRICARISE's move from Sandton to @MelroseArch. Showcasing 74 Pan-African brands, AFRICARISE has opened doors for designers + enterprise growth. #NEFempowered
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Strengthening partnerships for sustainable employment NEF CEO Mzi Dayimani and Investment joined Minister of @deptoflabour, Nomakhosazana Meth, at a stakeholder engagement in Cape Town, highlighting the R1bn UIF–NEF partnership aimed at supporting SMME growth. #NEFempowered
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BRINGING FUNDING INFORMATION CLOSER TO MAFUBE ENTREPRENEURS The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) joined the Mafube community at Villiers Town Hall on Thursday, 15 October 2026, for the opening activation ahead of the Mafube Investment & Jobs Summit.
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What does meaningful economic participation look like? ▶️ Watch the NEF Board Chairperson, Dr Nthabiseng Moleko unpack why transformation matters for South Africa’s economic future here: youtu.be/OItaWjlit-0 #NEFEmpowered #EconomicTransformation #BlackEconomicParticipation
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Transformation happens when opportunity meets capital and market access. At the Ministerial Automotive Industry Transformation Day where dtic Minister Parks Tau gave an address, the NEF CEO Mziwabantu Dayimani had the opportunity to join Dr Susan Mangole (Moderator), Kim Nisbet..
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