by AdminWRBI | Jun 1, 2012 | All projects, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre), Uncategorised
Quick facts: They tip the scales at an average of 3.5kg; almost every household has one on peyi day (social grants’ payment day); and they were bred in Tshezi Village by Mam’ Maduma and Mongezi – They are the chickens of the Tshezi chicken farming enterprise....
by AdminWRBI | Feb 6, 2012 | All projects, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
Nqileni village is soon to be home to its own hair salon. The idea of opening a hair salon in Nqileni follows on the success of Masizakhe Hair Salon in Mgojweni village. The entrepreneurs, Moses Khanyisile Gashe and Noma-indiya Qondovu, are young and energetic...
by AdminWRBI | Feb 3, 2012 | All projects, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
The Bulungula Essential Oils Cooperative is taking its business to a higher level by adding soap making into its existing activities. The core business of the cooperative is still the selling of dried lemongrass for tea production and essential oils distillation....
by AdminWRBI | Feb 3, 2012 | All projects, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
Special moments, the beautiful scenery of Nqileni, the vibrant colours of the village events and the ‘I was there moments’ will not be easily forgotten as Nqileni has its own ‘paparazzi’ to preserve the memories. Zamile Dyubhele, also known by his indoda (man) name...
by AdminWRBI | Oct 4, 2011 | All projects, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
In exciting developments for the Bulungula Incubator’s Sustainable Livelihoods portfolio, two new micro-enterprises have been started. The Chicken Farmers of Tshezi village and the Photographer from Folokhwe village are the new additions to the existing local...
by AdminWRBI | Aug 22, 2011 | All projects, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
Custom designed mobile phone pouches are the hottest property in Nqileni. The pouches come in different styles, designs and colours. Customers get to choose their preferred designs and they can also watch the felting process. iPhone and Blackberry pouches are by far...