Owesifazane Oyigugu is a dedicated initiative focused on empowering women in rural areas of
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) through sustainable business development and strategic support. This
aims to create a thriving network of empowered women entrepreneurs who uplift their
communities while building sustainable, successful businesses.
This program is designed to:
Support women-led businesses by offering access to information, training, and resources.
Facilitate collaboration- by grouping women according to their specific business sectors such
as agriculture, arts & crafts, retail, and services encouraging them to work collectively rather
than in isolation.
Assist sole traders- with mentorship and capacity building to scale their individual enterprises.
Provide access to opportunities including:
Funding resources
Business training workshops
Market access and outlet connections.