Sumitomo Rubber South Africa launches program for township entrepreneurs
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Updated 17:24
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What happened
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, a leading tyre manufacturer in South Africa, has launched the Dunlop Business in a Box concept. This program is seeking 48 township entrepreneurs to qualify for start-up support to run their own high-quality tyre centres.
From roadsafety.co.za
Why it matters
The initiative is designed to promote sustainable township entrepreneurship and address high unemployment in South Africa. Sumitomo Rubber South Africa is stated to be the only tyre manufacturing company in South Africa with a township and rural area enterprise program.
From roadsafety.co.za
Who's involved
- Sumitomo Rubber IndustriesParent company of Dunlop Tyres and leading tyre manufacturer in South Africa
- Dunlop TyresInternational tyre brand whose products are used in the local entrepreneurship program
- South AfricaCountry where Sumitomo Rubber Industries operates as a leading tyre manufacturer
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The entities involved
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Sumitomo Rubber Industries
Japanese rubber company
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Dunlop Tyres
International tyre brand
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South Africa
country in southern Africa