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South Africa Micro Financing

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Thembisile’s Story

August 13, 2018 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

Thembisile’s Story

Thembisile Hlahla joined Phakamani in 2014 but that was not the start of her entrepreneurial journey. She had been sewing traditional dresses and selling them along with fruit and vegetables.  She is now on her third loan cycle and the access to capital continues to enable her to … [Read more...]

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2nd Quarter 2018 Update

August 13, 2018 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

2nd Quarter 2018 Update

We are thrilled to provide you with our latest bi-annual report.  In this report you will see the progress the Phakamani Foundation has made over the past few years in measurable ways. Members of our management team also provide updates and plans from their … [Read more...]

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1st Quarter 2018 Update

April 19, 2018 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

1st Quarter 2018 Update

We are excited to bring you this update just as we are excited to share news with you, our partners, every quarter. This update is especially special because it comes as we celebrate ten years of service. We are grateful for all we have accomplished and all the work that lays … [Read more...]

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They come from all over

April 5, 2018 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

They come from all over

Nomhle has a salon in the village of Lakazi which is in the Mpumalanga Province. She has been able to combine her skills and vision with access to capital and business training to be able to grow her business as she has borrowed and paid back seven loans with Phakamani. Nomhle … [Read more...]

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Filling a Market Demand

January 22, 2018 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

Filling a Market Demand

Shonaphi is on her second loan cycle with Phakamani. Both times she has used the financing to increase the items she carries and the quantities she stocks. Her business plan is to provide basic home and hygiene items to her community such as toilet paper, perfume, furniture … [Read more...]

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4th Quarter 2017 Update

January 22, 2018 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

4th Quarter 2017 Update

2018 is here to stay!  We are hoping the new year finds you well and that the coming months are full of growth, achievement and love.  That is the plan for Phakamani staff and clients. We have another full year ahead of us and with the support of friends like you and God we will … [Read more...]

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A Bed for the Children

October 10, 2017 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

A Bed for the Children

"I want to grow my business to include other products." That is what Martha Thobela, who is on her fifth loan cycle with Phakamani, recently told branch staff. Her vision for the future continues to grow as she finds that more and more is within her reach. Since she began working … [Read more...]

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3rd Quarter 2017 Update

October 9, 2017 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

3rd Quarter 2017 Update

An image recently came to me: Phakamani as a platform, a stepping stone or a foundation that raises women up just enough so they can reach higher and realize their dreams for the future. This platform is access to credit, it is business training, it is support from the client's … [Read more...]

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A Lady With A Vision

July 29, 2017 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

A Lady With A Vision

Maria joined Phakamani in April of 2014 and recently paid back her fourth loan. She has always been hardworking and industrious but fell on hard times when she was forced to move off the land she was farming. By partnering with Phakamani she was able to start over at her home. … [Read more...]

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2nd Quarter 2017 Update

July 29, 2017 Melissa Eli Leave a Comment

The earth continues to turn and all of us find ourselves in the second half of 2017. Can you believe it? We hope this year has been full of growth and opportunity for you so far. Also hoping that the rest of the year looks promising for all you hope to accomplish, whatever it … [Read more...]

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