Township Entrepreneurs Alliance calls for removal of business barriers in local government
What happened
The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance held a summit in Tembisa, Gauteng. The founder, Bulelani Balabala, stated that the primary concern for township entrepreneurs is the removal of barriers to doing business in townships. He also called on local governments to change bylaws to benefit business founders.
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Why it matters
The summit highlights the need for local governments to create an enabling environment for commerce, noting that townships are areas where consumption and production happen. Balabala criticized development funders for not adopting a development view when dispersing money, citing the 'spaza shop fund' as an example.
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Who's involved
- City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan MunicipalityMetropolitan municipality pressured to change bylaws and address infrastructure barriers
- local governmentLowest tier of administration pressured to change bylaws to enable township trade
- SowetoTownship area where commerce and production are occurring
- West RandGeopolitical state where the summit aims to improve township economies
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan MunicipalitySpeculative
The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality could face pressure to change bylaws, affecting its regulatory costs
- local governmentSpeculative
Local government could be required to change bylaws, altering the operational environment for trade
- West RandSpeculative
The West Rand might see improved investment and supply chain activity as local economies strengthen