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The Cooperative Development Support Programme (CDSP) provides grant funding to support the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of cooperative enterprises. The programme aims to strengthen cooperative businesses by enabling them to acquire critical production assets, improve operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and scale their operations to access broader markets.

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Cortex Microsystems strengthens supply chains by detecting and preventing counterfeiting, tampering, and grey market diversion. Our solutions provide real-time monitoring and actionable insights, helping businesses protect high-value goods, maintain product integrity, and reduce operational and financial losses.

Designed for industries from pharmaceuticals and FMCGs to logistics and industrial operations, Cortex ensures that every asset in the supply chain is secure, traceable, and accountable, giving companies confidence in the integrity of their products and operations.

Bongi Bees is a regional beekeeping and honey production business that is also involved in pollination and the development of various products using honey, herbs and wax. Under the leadership of Lulu Letlape , Bongi Bees is responsible for the education of communities about bees, beekeeping and the value of bees for the environment. Through hands on beekeeping  training programs and outreach, Bongi Bees supports local ecosystems while fostering sustainable agriculture.  Current business model for Bongi Bees includes: Beekeeping operations and hive management; honey production and product

Kutlwano Holdings (Pty) Ltd is a proudly South African, 100% Black-owned, Level 1 B-BBEE digital transformation and agricultural technology company. We design, build, and deploy voice-first AI platforms that solve systemic market failures affecting South Africa's most vulnerable populations.

Headquartered in Johannesburg with deep operational roots in Limpopo, we bridge the gap between informal rural economies and formal institutional markets through technology that is accessible, intuitive, and commercially sustainable.

Our Core Business

We are a technology development and deployment company

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The Nkulo Community Partnership Trust has issued a Call for Proposals inviting impactful, community-centred projects that create sustainable social and economic value in communities connected to Thungela operations and designated labour-sending areas.

The Trust seeks to partner with organisations delivering measurable, long-term outcomes in areas that strengthen local resilience, economic participation and community wellbeing.

This call prioritises initiatives that:

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EcoCollectors is a technology platform that digitalises waste collection by connecting key stakeholders and roleplayers.

EcoCollectors aims at empowering local communities by creating job opportunities and fostering economic growth. The digital platform caters for the following key players in a circular economy;

  • Waste generators
  • Informal/formal waste collectors
  • Waste processing facilities
  • Retailers partners 

We digitise the waste collection process through key players and enable tracking and facilitation of waste through Informal and formal sectors, and encourage recycling through a rewards system

BL IT Services (Pty) Ltd. was established in 2023 in response to the growing demand for robust physical and cybersecurity solutions across South Africa. Recognising the increasing security challenges facing both the public and private sectors, the company was founded to deliver specialised cybersecurity and Microsoft Cloud services.

The company was founded by Mr Beystor Makoala, Chief Executive Officer, who brings nearly ten years of experience as a full-time Microsoft employee. After resigning from Microsoft in December 2022, Mr Makoala leveraged his extensive industry expertise to build an

Vine and Branches Foods is a healthy food manufacturing company located in the heart of Pretoria West, South Africa. Specialising in healthy foods, we offer a delectable range of granola, muesli, baby cereals, protein powder, granola butter, collagen powder snack bars, and yoghurt parfaits. With our dedication to quality and freshness, Vine and Branches Foods serves Pretoria's western suburbs, including Lotus Gardens, Danville, Atteridgeville, the Pretoria CBD, and the entirety of Pretoria West, ensuring each customer experiences the delightful taste of their nutritious creations.

Remoteq is a South African Level 1 B-BBEE company with a bold strategic vision to become a leading Black-owned ICT, Cybersecurity, and Energy conglomerate within the SADC region. The company is driven by a strong commitment to empowering the African continent through technology innovation, infrastructure development, and sustainable energy solutions.

Since its establishment in 2016, Remoteq has focused on building strategic partnerships and securing exclusive distribution and implementation rights to world-class technologies. Our diversified portfolio enables us to deliver integrated, end-to

ElecNOVA is a South African renewable energy startup focused on developing scalable, pilot-scale clean energy projects that support energy security, economic resilience, and sustainable development. The company aims to contribute to South Africa’s energy transition by delivering reliable and cost-efficient electricity solutions that can be replicated across high-demand and underserved areas.

ElecNOVA’s approach emphasises regulatory alignment, risk-managed pilot deployment, and long-term scalability. By starting with carefully structured pilot projects, the company reduces implementation risk