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14 Sep 2010

On Tuesday, 14 September 2010, government in partnership with SABC 1 brought you another episode of the reality show called “Rize Mzansi”.

The 10th episode of this television series featured information on a recently introduced new program by the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) called the Enterprise Investment Program (EIP) focusing on the scheme offered to businesses in the manufacturing sector.

Government creates economic opportunities through the EIP with aims to increase employment and growth in line with the government’s national industrial policy framework. The EIP supports medium to large scale investments as well as smaller enterprises with investment projects of R5 million and below.

In promoting growth and innovation in the manufacturing sector, EIP supports investments in both foreign and locally owned businesses by offering grants for investment in machinery, commercial vehicles, land and buildings.

To find out more about the find out more about the Enterprise Investment Program and how to access grants for the manufacturing sector contact the Department of Trade and Industry on 0861 843 384 or visit their website on http://www.thedti.gov.za.

So, make sure to watch “Rize Mzansi” on SABC1 on Tuesday evenings between 18h30 and 19h30 as it highlights the economic opportunities in the inclusive economy for emerging entrepreneurs and potential beneficiaries.

Visit http://www.gov.za every Wednesday until 6 October 2010 to find out about economic opportunities that were aired on “Rize Mzansi”.

Issued by: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
14 Sep 2010

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