{"id":41966,"date":"2024-12-12T06:04:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T04:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/cityvision\/kbf-vows-to-empower-local-businesses-and-drive-development-in-khayelitsha-20241212\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T04:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:21:17","slug":"kbf-vows-to-empower-local-businesses-and-drive-development-in-khayelitsha-20241212","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/cityvision\/kbf-vows-to-empower-local-businesses-and-drive-development-in-khayelitsha-20241212\/","title":{"rendered":"KBF vows to empower local businesses and drive development in Khayelitsha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Khayelitsha Business Forum (KBF) elected new executives, led by Chair Mkhululi Mbobosi, during a conference at the Khayelitsha Training Centre.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The new leadership aims to unite local businesses, foster inclusivity and ensure compliance.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KBF promises accessibility, transparency and collaboration with stakeholders, urging investors to support Khayelitsha\u2019s economic development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly elected Khayelitsha Business Forum (KBF) leadership has vowed to transform the business fraternity to ensure that all the businesspeople in the area benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leadership was elected during a conference held at the Khayelitsha Training Centre on Sunday 8 December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KBF chair Mkhululi Mbobosi vowed to work tirelessly to promote the economic development and growth of Khayelitsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/city-vision\/self-taught-designer-mthuthuzeli-kali-brings-fashion-dreams-to-life-in-nyanga-20241114\" target=\"_blank\">READ RELATED |&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/city-vision\/self-taught-designer-mthuthuzeli-kali-brings-fashion-dreams-to-life-in-nyanga-20241114\" target=\"_blank\">Self-taught designer Mthuthuzeli Kali brings fashion dreams to life in Nyanga<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said they are committed to working with all the stakeholders in the area, including government entities, retail business and construction companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to fostering collaboration, innovation and inclusivity ensuring that the interests of all stakeholders are represented. We are looking to work with everyone to create a brighter future for all. We believe that together we can achieve more,\u201d said Mbobosi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said they want to forge unity among local businesses to develop Khayelitsha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have two streams of business people in the forum, which are aspiring and well-known businesspeople. To prosper we&nbsp;need funds which is the main challenge to everyone and to comply as well. There are many businesses, but they don\u2019t comply because they don\u2019t have surety,\u201d he stated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mbobosi ensures that there are no businesses that will be left behind including informal businesses. He said the new leadership will ensure that everything goes accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said during their three-year tenure they will ensure they are accessible and transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/city-vision\/female-led-poultry-farm-brings-hope-to-khayelitsha-community-20241024\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>READ MORE |<\/strong>&nbsp;Female-led poultry farm brings hope to Khayelitsha community<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are three things that we need to master in our term, to make sure that our house is in order by cleaning everything. We make sure that all businesses are represented and empowered with what is necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLastly, we ensure that we revisit or monitor our progress by making sure no one left behind,\u201d he explained, adding that the KBF is a vehicle for all businesspeople in Khayelitsha. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mbobosi appealed to the investors to come on board to develop the area. 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