Tag: Small Business Development
FS ventures into the cannabis industry
The Free State considers the cannabis industry to be a great opportunity for it to grow its economy. This is according to Thuso Ramaema,...
FS 2019 Investment Prospectus launched
More than 250 investors participated in the inaugural Free State Investment Conference. This conference is part of the national drive to improve foreign direct...
Bloem hosts Cannabis Expo
Cannabis business leaders, scientists, technology experts and influencers are preparing to meet at Urth Garden Centre in Bloemfontein for the 2019 Cannabis Expo that...
FS MEC wants number of liquor outlets reduced
The Free State MEC of Police, Roads and Transport, Sam Mashinini is currently engaging with a number of stakeholders, to have the number of...
FS Destea MEC weighs in briefly on FDC/VBS raid
The Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Destea) says it will continue to comply with the Hawks’ investigation into the...
Local tourism businesses win at Lilizela Awards
Local businesses in the tourism industry were recognised for their excellence at the 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards, this week. Bloemfontein accommodation establishments such as...
FS government wants to help stokvels
The department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs invites chairpersons and secretaries of stokvels across the Free State Province to a...
Destea to promote FS tourism this month
Despite an abundance of natural attractions, historical sites and scenic beauty, residents in the Free State do not travel within their province. The majority...
FS province searches for answers to social ills issues
The Free State provincial government, including various departments, will scrutinise some of the deeply rooted social ills among others issues that continue to plague...
Destea invites applications from young FS entrepreneurs
The Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Destea) has opened applications for this current financial year and is...
Freedom Charter celebrated
The Free State MEC for the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Destea), Makalo Mohale, gave the annul Freedom Charter...
FS enterprises showcase at SAITEX
Small businesses should use the many opportunities accessible to them to ensure that they become job creators and not job seekers. These are the...
FS hosts two-day Youth Expo
The Free State Government will be hosting the Free State Youth Expo from 27 to 28 June 2019 at the Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium...
Mini mall to be built in Freedom Square
Mangaung Metro Municipality has recognised an area in Freedom Square, Bloemfontein, as a prime spot for business development. Executive Mayor, Olly Mlamleli, spoke to...
Destea marches against alcohol abuse
The Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Destea), took to the streets of Mangaung this morning to march against alcohol...
Agro processors pitch to fund their businesses
When Bheki Mdelwa and Lucky Sithole of Kweli Meats decided to take their chances at the third and final leg of the Agro-processing Pitching...
World Consumer Rights Day 2019 to be celebrated in Sasolburg
“Trusted Smart Products”. That is the theme for this year’s World Consumer Rights Day, which will be celebrated by the Free State Department of...
Bloemfontein’s hospitality celebrated at awards
Bloemfontein hotels, guesthouses and lodges were celebrated for their exceptional hospitality at the Lilizela Tourism Awards ceremony. The winners of the night varied from...
