BY BANELE MAGONGO
MBABANE– The MTN- Small Enterprises Development Company (SEDCO) Cija Ngebhizinisi entrepreneurship training program reached a milestone moment, as the TOP 20 finalists graduated from a challenging and intensive training week, on Friday held at SEDCO Manzini Estate.
The training provided the finalists with a large of business-related insights. The course covered vital topics such as business planning, risk management, and pricing strategies, arming the participants with a robust foundation to launch and scale their entrepreneurial ventures. The program was a significant investment in the community, aiming to develop the next generation of business leaders.
Speaking to the entrepreneurs, SEDCO CEO Khethiwe Mhlanga emphasised the importance of perseverance and long-term planning in business. She asserted that while success might not happen overnight, consistent efforts and reinvestment of profits would lead to exponential growth over time, ultimately creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
Mhlanga urged the entrepreneurs to apply the knowledge gained during the training program, stating that it was their responsibility to contribute to the sustained growth and vibrancy of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Eswatini.
It is stated that the knowledge and skills acquired during the training program would form part of the final assessment criteria for the participants, edging them closer to the grand prize. This increased the stakes for the entrepreneurs, who now had to demonstrate their understanding and practical application of the concepts they had learned, as they competed to secure the top spot in the competition.
