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Bridging Gaps: The IEDF’s First Informal Economy Global Summit

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https://media.iedf.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WhatsApp-Video-2024-07-06-at-10.18.48-AM.mp4 Bridging Gaps: The IEDF’s First Informal Economy Global Summit The inaugural Informal Economy Global Summit hosted by the Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) in South Africa marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration between government, the informal sector, and the corporate sector. Focused on the R204 process, this groundbreaking event united diverse stakeholders under […]

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Empowering the Future: IEDF, W&R SETA, and College of Cape Town Join Forces to Transform Lives

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Empowering the Future: IEDF, W&R SETA, and College of Cape Town Join Forces to Transform Lives The Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) has announced an inspiring partnership with W&R SETA and the College of Cape Town to launch a groundbreaking internship program. This initiative will empower 28 young interns, equipping them with the skills and

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Cultivating Dreams: Empowering Agripreneurs for a Sustainable Future

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Cultivating Dreams: Empowering Agripreneurs for a Sustainable Future The Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Realise a Dream (RAD), an inspiring initiative led by Ladles of Love. Designed to educate and empower agripreneurs and food industry entrepreneurs, RAD is a beacon of hope and innovation, providing the tools necessary

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South African Micro Business Awards (SAMBA) Official Launch and Opening of 2025 Applications

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South African Micro Business Awards (SAMBA) Official Launch and Opening of 2025 Applications Johannesburg, South Africa – July 2, 2024 – The South African Micro Business Awards (SAMBA) Program is thrilled to announce the official launch and opening of applications for its 2025 edition. This prestigious program, dedicated to recognizing and fostering the hard work

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Asonele Melapi, IEDF SA Chairperson of GBV, Honored with Prestigious mail and guardian Award For Civil Society

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Asonele Melapi, IEDF SA Chairperson of GBV, Honored with Prestigious Mail and Guardian Award For Civil Society Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa – July 02, 2024 – Asonele Melapi, a prominent activist in the gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) space, has been honored with the esteemed Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans Award for

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SAMBA 2025: Celebrating South African Informal Economy – Applications Start 1 July 2024

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SAMBA 2025: Celebrating South African Informal Economy – Applications Start 1 July 2024 South Africa – 25 June 2024: The South African Micro Business Awards (SAMBA) Program is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 edition will open on 1 July 2024. This prestigious program is dedicated to developing and  recognising and fostering the

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IEDF supports OTRED (Organisation for Township and Rural Economic Development) prestigious launch event at Soweto Theatre.

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IEDF supports OTRED (Organisation for Township and Rural Economic Development) prestigious launch event at Soweto Theatre.   Soweto, Gauteng – 23 May 2024:  The vibrant Soweto Theatre came alive on 23 May 2024, hosting the much-anticipated launch of OTRED (Organisation for Township and Rural Economic Development). The event marked a significant milestone for the organization,

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IEDF partners with Department of Labour to tackle South Africa’s high unemployment rate

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IEDF partners with Department of Labour to tackle South Africa’s high unemployment rate Cape Town, 31 May 2024 – In a bold and strategic move to address the soaring unemployment rate in South Africa, the Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Department of Labour. This alliance aims

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