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South Africa Micro Financing

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Could not wait to share!

January 19, 2017 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

Could not wait to share!

It’s ready, its out and it is Mondo Marvellous!! That is how we feel about the  mini-documentary that the Phakamani US team has produced. In a most remarkable way, this documentary captures the very heart of the organization and we hope it is as  inspiring to you as it is to … [Read more...]

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Chip Off the ole’ Block

January 9, 2017 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

Chip Off the ole’ Block

Linah Nonyane  Linah has taken and repaid seven loans with Phakamani in order to grow her chili business, which she had started on her own before she joined the Fundzani group to be able to access the training, capital and support offered by Phakamani. Her business has been able … [Read more...]

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Dreaming Big

October 10, 2016 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

Dreaming Big

Busisiwe Zwane is a creative entrepreneur, making her own shoes with a plastic molded sole and wool. She learned how to make shoes at a community project in Nelspruit. It takes two hours to make a pair of shoes and she sells about 20 pairs a month to teachers and others in the … [Read more...]

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Build Up Our Strength

July 5, 2016 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

Build Up Our Strength

Grace Segage was an entrepreneur before she was introduced to Phakamani. Many of our clients had already started to tap into their entrepreneurial spirit when we began working with them to strengthen or expand their businesses. Others had not yet begun to explore their inner … [Read more...]

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Sew Many Goals

April 20, 2016 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

Sew Many Goals

Thandi  Violet Twala runs a business sewing curtains, bedding and decorative bathroom sets. Before she received her first loan from Phakamani several years ago she had found it challenging to keep her fabric stock at a level that would allow her to meet customer demands in a … [Read more...]

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We Are Cooking Now!

January 20, 2016 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

We Are Cooking Now!

Busisiwe Gertrude Methule lives in the village of Lekazi where she has used the support from the Phakamani Foundation to grow her food shop. She has borrowed and repaid six loans. Each of these loans allowed her to expand her business so that she now not only supports her family … [Read more...]

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I Dream of Chickens

October 5, 2015 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

I Dream of Chickens

"My big dream is to breed my own chickens so that I have more than I have now." Sithando Sitiba is almost finished repaying her second small business loan with Phakamani. The access to capital has allowed her to be more consistent with her chicken inventory. "Business before … [Read more...]

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The Impact Keeps Multiplying

July 19, 2015 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

The Impact Keeps Multiplying

Norah Mosoma has received five loans from Phakamani - completely repaying the previous one before applying for an additional loan to take advantage of another opportunity. She started with a loan of R1 200 and has increased the amount to R3 000. The loans allow her to buy new … [Read more...]

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Building a Stronger Future for the Next Generation

April 5, 2015 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

Building a Stronger Future for the Next Generation

Nikiwe Sisambo is a proud member of the Yinhlelentfo group (something beautiful). She is on her fourth loan. She has been working hard to pay back her loans and continue to grow her micro-enterprise since Gogo (grandmother) supports three adults and two grandchildren. Nikiwe … [Read more...]

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Looking Towards a Bright Future

January 15, 2015 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

Looking Towards a Bright Future

Cynthia Mhaule received her first loan from the Phakamani Foundation in October of 2013. She was an entrepreneur before then, but struggled to navigate market and financial challenges. With support from Phakamani she has been able to grow her door to door business to include … [Read more...]

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