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turn these ideas into solid business proposals that can attract funding.

The minister mentioned in response to this challenge, they have rolled out a number of programmes that will educate them in creating better business plans and also run successful businesses.

Strengthen

He said this includes partnering with tertiary institutions to strengthen entrepreneurial education and rolling out a countrywide business clinic programme.

“Our experiences through the Youth Fund have shown us that our young people need a much more comprehensive, localised, real-industry based entrepreneurship education from a young age in order to then be able to stand on their own in the world of business when the time comes”, said Bulunga.

He added that this issue requires a much more coordinated multi-stakeholder

response.

Bulunga further assured that the ministry will continue to upscale our entrepreneurship education efforts through the Youth Fund to ensure that more young people access funding.

Caleb Mamba, a Youth Fund beneficiary said the funds have assisted him in making his vegetables produce business a success.

Mamba’s business is located in Ntshanini and he sells his produce to local retailers and to the National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBOARD).

“Through my business I have been able to employ young people from my community, who some have ventured into the business as well”, said Mamba. He added that he plans to expand his business to attract more markets.

Worth mentioning, the Ministry of Sports Youth and Culture also partnered with the Small Enterprises Development Company (SEDCO) for entrepreneurship training programmes.