ECIC @ DHE Studentpreneurs Indaba 2024
ECIC participated in the 6th annual EDHE studentpreneurs Indaba hosted by the dtic and Wits University on the 5 – 6 September 2024 under the theme “Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Building Businesses for a Better Future”.
ECIC Senior Underwriter Ntombifuthi Mdluli spoke on a panel facilitated by the dtic Exports Branch under the topic “Access to markets: Cultivating an Export Culture Among youth-led enterprises” which aimed to empower student entrepreneurs and youth-owned businesses with the knowledge and tools they need to explore international markets.
Facilitated by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (the dtic), this session delved into the significance of exports in driving economic resilience and growth. Through a dynamic panel discussion, they explored the various trade agreements, including the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and the trade opportunities offered to young entrepreneurs.