Members of the media are invited to the official launch of Women-in-Maize, a women Agricultural empowerment initiative adopted as a flagship programme by the Minister of the Department of Small Business Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, in partnership with the South African Breweries and the Agricultural Research Council.

The Women-in-Maize programme seeks to empower 5 000 women maize farming co-operatives over the next five years and will increase the inclusion of black women-owned co-operatives in SAB’s supply chain; develop skills of women farmers; improve food security; and stimulate local economies by increasing procurement from local suppliers.

Guests will witness the first harvest on the farm of one of the participating all-women-owned co-operatives, eKangala.

The event will take place as follows:

DATE:                        Thursday, 26 May 2016
TIME:                          09h30 for 10h00 - 13h00
VENUE:                     Ekangala Farming Cooperative, ekangala (Bronkhorstpruit)
GPS Coordinates:    25°41'15.1"S 28°45'44.8"E
Directions:                https://goo.gl/maps/qyF2ewzANAn

 

Minister Lindiwe Zulu, along with the South African Breweries (SAB) and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), have partnered in a multi-million rand investment initiative to fast track the inclusion of black emerging women farmers into the formal economy.

Enquiries: Cornelius Tanana Monama
Tel: 082 578 4063 / 012 394-3027

RSVP: Clement Moaga (071 223 9957)
            Email: CMoaga@dsbd.gov.za

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