The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency launches youth month programme – 2024

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The Mpumalanga Provincial Government through MEGA launched the Mpumalanga Provincial Youth Month 2024 Programme across all three districts of the Mpumalanga Province; Nkangala, Ehlanzeni and Gert Sibande.

The events will take the form of Youth Entrepreneur Business Breakfasts, bringing together SEDAs, SEFAs, Local Economic Development Representatives of Municipalities including Commercial Banks amongst others, under one roof.

Wandile Mazibuko spoke to the Senior Manager Funding at MEGA, Dr Carol Nkambule and one of the beneficiaries Sylvia Maseko.

19 Jun 2024 English South Africa Business News

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