KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga – 28 March 2025 – HCI Resources (Pty) Ltd – Palesa Coal hosted a prestigious award ceremony to honour 22 local businesses that successfully completed its Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme. The event was held at the Kgodwana Cultural Village in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga, celebrating the remarkable achievements of these entrepreneurs.
The Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme is an initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing sustainable small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) within the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality and Region 7 of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. Its core objectives are to promote supply chain diversification, enhance statutory compliance, stimulate economic growth, and create job opportunities.
Participants in the programme received comprehensive support, including tailored business development interventions such as workshops and mentoring sessions. These initiatives were designed to help businesses strengthen their financial and operational capabilities, increase competitiveness, and ensure long-term sustainability by adopting emerging technologies and aligning with industry trends.
The awards ceremony was a testament to the dedication and hard work of the 22 entrepreneurs who completed the programme. Their success reflects their resilience and commitment to growth in a competitive market.
The following businesses were recognised for their achievements:
- Kgosanaofentse Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd
- Koki and Amo Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
- Lethokukhanya Trading and Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
- Mabona Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- Namkgali Holdings (Pty) Ltd
- Ntusko Business Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
- Shades Welding and Projects (Pty) Ltd
- Sogutjhe Projects (Pty) Ltd
- Vuk Uyophanda (Pty) Ltd
- Basadi Recruiting Agency (Pty) Ltd
- Digital Dash (Pty) Ltd
- LED Pumps (Pty) Ltd
- Masibone Trading Enterprise CC
- Mbalenhle Piping and Construction (Pty) Ltd
- Mbuduma Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd
- Mdibande Transport and Projects (Pty) Ltd
- Mkhalangana Investments (Pty) Ltd
- Ndlelwane Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd
- Ndriyase Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd
- Rubben Makitla (Pty) Ltd
- Reitumetsi Business Forum Primary Co-Operative Limited
- TCD Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd
These businesses are now better equipped to thrive in the ever-evolving marketplace, thanks to the support provided by HCI Resources (Pty) Ltd – Palesa Coal’s programme. HCI Resources remains committed to empowering local entrepreneurs and fostering sustainable economic development in the region.