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“Building Sustainable Enterprises. Empowering Communities. Driving Rural Industrialization.”

Bhekithembi Enterprise Development NPC is a South African non-profit company established to accelerate inclusive economic growth through enterprise development, supplier development, skills development, and rural industrialization. Our mission is to create sustainable pathways for entrepreneurs, cooperatives, emerging farmers, youth, women, and rural enterprises to participate meaningfully in South Africa’s economy.

We believe that thriving local enterprises are the foundation of resilient communities. By connecting businesses to knowledge, finance, markets, technology, and strategic partnerships, we help transform entrepreneurial potential into sustainable businesses that create jobs and stimulate local economic development.

Our work aligns with national priorities, including industrialization, localisation, the District Development Model, transformation of supply chains, youth employment, women economic empowerment, and the growth of township and rural economies.

Through strategic partnerships with government departments, development finance institutions, municipalities, corporates, academic institutions, and industry associations, we design and implement programmes that strengthen enterprise competitiveness and expand market access.

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At Bhekithembi Enterprise Development NPC, our work is driven by heart. We are founded on a profound love for people, a commitment to creating lasting impact in communities, and unwavering integrity that helps restore dignity, opportunity, and hope. Our name is inspired by Bhekithemba, which loosely translates to “Creating Hope”—a guiding principle that shapes everything we do.

We established Bhekithembi Enterprise Development NPC to unlock hope, economic opportunity, and sustainable empowerment within township and rural communities. What began as the vision of one individual has grown into a dynamic team of passionate, determined, and purpose-driven leaders who share a common mission: to serve communities with compassion, excellence, and integrity while empowering people to build thriving businesses, stronger local economies, and brighter futures.

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Meet The Team

Silondiwe Gumbi holds a BA Social Science Honours degree in Community Development and brings expertise in social research, 

Nana Zulu

Founder and Managing Director

Nana Zulu brings more than 19 years of entrepreneurial, business development, project management, stakeholder engagement, marketing, and event implementation experience. Her background includes developing and executing large-scale indoor and outdoor exhibitions, business networking platforms, marketing campaigns, stakeholder engagement programs, and economic development initiatives. She previously founded and managed the Loxion Motorshow, successfully coordinating exhibitions, attracting thousands of attendees and managing supplier, sponsor, logistics, marketing, and stakeholder relationships. National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Entrepreneurship certificate from Gordon Institute of Business Science.

Nomqhenyo Biyela

Executive Manager: Enterprise and Supplier Development

Nomqhenyo Biyela is a seasoned Enterprise and Supplier Development Practitioner with more than ten years of experience designing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring enterprise development programmes. She has managed ESD programmes within the mining sector, facilitated business coaching and mentorship programmes, and supported supplier development initiatives focused on improving business sustainability, compliance, and growth. Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology.

Nodumo Mthiyane

Enterprise Development, Compliance and Strategic Partnerships Manager

Nodumo Mthiyane is an experienced business operations, compliance, and enterprise development specialist. Through Unplugged Concepts and Aurik Enterprise Development programs, she has supported over 100 SMMEs with compliance readiness, operational improvement, tender support, business systems implementation, and growth planning. She has also coached more than 70 entrepreneurs through implementation-focused development programs. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) & Essential Life Coaching Skills Certification.

Nonkululeko Mhlongo

Financial Inclusion, Enterprise Finance and Investment Readiness Manager

Nonkululeko Mhlongo has more than 15 years of experience within the South African financial services sector, including private banking, business banking, credit risk, wealth management, and financial advisory services. Her experience spans leading institutions including Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Bidvest Bank, and PPS. BCom Honours in Financial Management and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics. RE5 certified.

Xolani Harry Mayithi

Stakeholder Relations, Community Mobilisation and Business Networking Manager

Xolani Mayithi has extensive experience in business networking, relationship development, small business support, and community engagement. He holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering and has completed business development, ISO quality awareness, entrepreneurship, and small business development programs. His experience includes stakeholder networking, business introductions, community mobilisation, and business development facilitation.

Silondiwe Gumbi

Community Development and Social Impact Coordinator

Silondiwe Gumbi holds a BA Social Science Honours degree in Community Development and brings expertise in social research, community engagement, fieldwork coordination, data collection, impact assessment, and participatory development methodologies. Her experience strengthens the organisation's monitoring, evaluation, and social impact capability.

Bhekithembi Enterprise Development NPC

collaborate with government, corporates, development agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and NGOs to deliver sustainable enterprise and industrial development programmes. We have many program investment opportunities that can be supported through CSI, ESG, Enterprise Development, or Supplier Development budgets. Entrepreneurs, cooperatives, farmers, manufacturers, and SMMEs are invited to register and become part of your enterprise development ecosystem.

Bhekithembi Enterprise Development NPC collaborates with government, corporates, development agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and NGOs to deliver sustainable enterprise and industrial development programmes. We have many program investment opportunities that can be supported through CSI, ESG, Enterprise Development, or Supplier Development budgets. Entrepreneurs, cooperatives, farmers, manufacturers, and SMMEs are invited to register and become part of your enterprise development ecosystem.

Building Sustainable Enterprises. Empowering Rural Economies.

Port Dunford Community Hall

King Cetshwayo District municipality, KwaZulu-Natal

06 - 08

October 2026

09h00 - 16h00

Daily