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Youth in the Northern Cape community of Noupoort are being supported by a dedicated entrepreneurship programme, which recently brought together 15 aspiring young business people for hands-on training and business education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funded by Noupoort Wind Farm<\/a> in partnership with Business E-Zone, the initiative provided practical training in business development and renewable energy, laying the groundwork for innovative start-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held at the Noupoort Hub Office, the three-day programme focused on building essential entrepreneurial skills, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, renewable energy solutions, and addressing key service delivery gaps within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the prize-giving are from the left Bataung Qhotsokane (programme presenter and owner of the Northern Cape Computer Club ), Zikhona Siko (competition winner) and Victress Siko (owner\/director Business Ezone Ventures). Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis initiative reflects our continued investment in youth development as a pathway to combat unemployment and build local economic resilience. We believe empowering young people with business skills and entrepreneurial knowledge is a key driver for long-term community transformation,\u201d explained Vanessa Fredericks, economic development manager for Noupoort Wind Farm.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the programme, participants were provided with business plan templates, budgeting tools, and training sessions on pitching and entrepreneurship. They also benefited from peer learning and mentorship to further their development. In addition, eight participants were selected to receive free business registration services, giving them a head start in launching their business ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme concluded with a pitching competition, where participants presented their business ideas to a panel of judges. The top three winners each received a R1 000 grant to kickstart their businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI now understand how to calculate my break-even point and how to pitch professionally. I am very grateful for this experience, it has truly boosted my confidence,\u201d said Zikhona Siko (26), who plans to use her prize money for uniforms, stock, and promotion for her business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With competition winner Bathabile Tyabe (middle) are Bataung Qhotsokane (programme presenter and owner of the Northern Cape Computer Club) and Victress Siko (owner\/director of Business Ezone Ventures). Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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