Business

Municipality and DICLA collaborate to provide youth with empowerment

Councillor Nyaniso Nelani, the Mayor of King Sabatha Dalindyebo (KSD) Local Municipality, has confirmed that the municipality has teamed up with Ntinga OR Tambo Development Agency and Development Intensive Community Land Agriculture (DICLA) Training and Projects to equip jobless youth in the municipality with agricultural skills.

Last week, this collaboration was introduced at Mthatha Stadium in Mthatha.

He announced the launch of a leadership program aimed at helping young people living in this municipality who are unemployed advance their skill set.

“The beneficiaries come from all the wards under this municipality. They will be trained in different categories of agriculture, which include ploughing, poultry farming, and mixed farming.

“Due to the high unemployment rate, we are trying to assist young people so that they can have something to do,” said Nelani.

“Due to the high unemployment rate, we are trying to assist young people so that they can have something to do,” said Nelani.

He went on to say that because of this program, they will be able to start their own businesses in the future, which will change their lives.

Nelani stated that the beneficiaries will process their products at the Mthatha abattoir and Kei Fresh Produce Market.

This training lasts for a full year, according to Lizo Mandlendoda, managing director of DICLA Training and Projects.

“There are so many programmes that we will be doing to assist youth, even Ntinga OR Tambo Development Agency has some programmes that help the youth.

“As we have started this partnership, we will keep on supporting them,” said Mandlendoda.

He said that although the pandemic caused them to halt the project in 2019, they had assisted young people from several provinces.

Mandlendoda urged the recipients to cherish this chance and make sure they avoid unneeded distractions that could cause them to lose concentration.

“Do not take this opportunity for granted, because we are trying to help you so that you must have something for your future.”

Raeesa Sayyad
Published by
Raeesa Sayyad

Recent Posts

A Global Leader in Gastrointestinal Surgery: Miguel A. Cuesta’s Influence on Cancer Treatment

Miguel Angel Cuesta is widely regarded as a pioneer in the field of gastrointestinal surgery,… Read More

3 hours ago

How to Use Competitor Analysis Tools to Help Small Businesses Take on Big Brands

Small businesses find it difficult to compete with big brands, particularly in an era where… Read More

22 hours ago

Small Business Saturday 2024: 5 Strategies to Market Your Business on the Annual Sales Event

Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is coming up soon! American Express launched this… Read More

23 hours ago

Adding All Your Followers to Close Friends on Instagram: A New Trend?

Instagram’s “Close Friends” feature was initially designed as a way for users to share more… Read More

23 hours ago

Ishrath Nawaz: Crafting Soundscapes That Connect Hearts and Cultures

Discover how Ishrath Nawaz creates immersive soundscapes that bridge cultures and connect listeners worldwide. Learn… Read More

1 day ago

AI Platform GoDaddy Airo will Debute at the Super Bowl in 2025 to Help Small Business Owners

GoDaddy recently revealed that it will present Airo, its AI-powered platform, at the Super Bowl… Read More

1 day ago