"Building a manufacturing supply chain in South Africa’s townships isn’t just about creating products but it’s about creating possibilities that were not available historically. It’s also about removing barriers to entry so that township entrepreneurs can access the same opportunities, resources, and markets as their established industry counterparts. By investing in these local ecosystems, Nedbank can help unlock jobs, nurture small enterprises, and anchor real economic growth where it’s needed most, in the communities that power our nation’s future. The sheer manufacturing capacity in this room is undeniable, and these 50 manufacturers represent the catalysts of change and, the entrepreneurial force that will drive the next chapter of the township economy," Monique Chinnah Head of SimplyBiz® (pictured below).

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