Ndabeni launches Shared Economic Infrastructure Facilities initiative in Ekurhuleni

By Johnathan Paoli

Small Business Development Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni has praised the newly launched Shared Economic Infrastructure Facilities (SEIF) initiative as a transformative step for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The initiative aims to provide co-funding for shared infrastructure facilities to support micro, small, and medium enterprises in Gauteng.

Speaking during the launch in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Ndabeni stressed the transformative nature of the initiative, particularly for youth-owned businesses.

“This hub will provide affordable rental space, incubation, and market access for SMMEs in manufacturing, engineering, and professional services. It’s a game changer for youth-owned businesses, formalising trading spaces and boosting industrial growth,” she said.

Backed by R14 million in funding from the Small Business Development department, the initiative is designed to encourage partnerships between national, provincial, and local governments to accelerate public and private sector investment.

The funding will support the construction and development of the RH-Manufacturing Supplier