MANZINI, Eswatini – Ncobile Radebe, a local artisan, is cultivating a legacy of craftsmanship and women’s empowerment at a roadside market in Manzini. She imparts valuable beadwork skills to students, a craft deeply rooted in Eswatini’s cultural heritage. Radebe is currently seeking financial growth through the Women Business Start-up Micro Finance Revolving Fund, offered by Kuyenteka, to enhance her business infrastructure.

Radebe’s ambition is to acquire a shipping container that will serve as an upgraded storefront for her beadwork shop, a move that would mark a significant step in professionalizing her enterprise. Her drive for improvement stems from her successful experience with the Women’s Microenterprise Mentoring and Capacity Building Project, for which she extends profound gratitude. The project has not only shifted her life trajectory but has also equipped her to share her enriched knowledge with other women in the community.

As a testament to the transformative power of targeted mentorship and financial support, Radebe’s story is one of inspiration and influence. She stands as an exemplar to fellow Swati women, demonstrating how skill and enterprise can merge to create a sustainable livelihood.

The financial endeavor Radebe is embarking on with Kuyenteka’s Revolving Fund signifies a promising horizon for female entrepreneurs in Eswatini, bolstering the local economy while preserving and promoting indigenous crafts.

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