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Agripreneur creates condiments with care and purpose
We are also incredibly proud to celebrate one of our own, Mme Tshego Mputle, from our Royal Nation! As she is being featured in Food For Mzansi as a North West agripreneur creating condiments with care and purpose, you…
Bafokeng Agriculture Unites to Cultivate a Sustainable Future
The Bafokeng Nation is making significant strides in modernising its agricultural landscape through a series of regional dialogues aimed at uniting farmers, community members, and stakeholders. These sessions represent…
Welcome to the second edition of Kgwebo Pulse for 2026!
As we move deeper into the first quarter, we are excited to see the momentum building across the Bafokeng business and economic landscape. This edition builds on our mission to keep you at the "heartbeat of enterprise…
Smart Farming & The New Standard of Performance
Deep Dive: A Follow-Up on the RBED Portal's Specialised Modules Following our piece on "From Data to Growth – How the RBED Portal Empowers Local SMMEs" in our last edition, we now take a closer look at how the portal…
Borakhunou Farming Enterprise
In this edition of the Business Feature, we are proud to spotlight Borakhunou Farming Enterprise, one of the businesses that participated in RBED's Agri Programme Hydro Chick Project. Owned by Ms Tshidiso Khunou, this…
Royal Bafokeng Nation's Science Partnership Opens New Business Horizons
"Dinaledi di supa tsela, mme mosele o tswa mo mmung."– The stars show the way, but the furrow comes from the soil" For generations, the wealth of the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) has come from beneath our feet, the…
From Policy to Profit: Navigating the North West SMME Landscape in 2026
As we step into February 2026, the economic rhythm in the North-West is shifting. For local entrepreneurs, the conversation has moved from last year's promises in the State of the Province Address (SOPA) to the…
GS & Y Bed and Breakfast: Carrying the Legacy Forward
From the bustling recruitment offices of Johannesburg to the serene landscapes of the North-West, Mme Jermina Thipe's journey is a masterclass in resilience. Today, as the heart and soul of GS & Y Bed and Breakfast…
Event Feature: The 2026 Business Lekgotla Dialogue
On 5 February 2026, the Royal Bafokeng Administration (RBA) Auditorium came alive with the energy of local SMMEs as RBED hosted the Business Lekgotla Dialogue. The day was dedicated to exploring how small start-ups can…
Programme Spotlight: RBED Community Development Capacity Building and Skills Development - HeavyChef
A "Recipe" for Success: Go tlamela bagwebi ba rona The HeavyChef Programme is a flagship component of the Royal Bafokeng Enterprise Development (RBED) initiative, designed to enhance the competitiveness and inclusion of…