, Fetola is now accepting applications for its 2021 Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab programme. Already in its second year, the 18-month programme helps organisations that are tackling social, environmental and economic issues in SA to make the most of their growth and investment potential.More than 50% of social entrepreneurs have less than five years’ relevant experience before they start their enterprises, says Sibanda.
These entrepreneurs also need to learn business basics such as strategic planning, costing and pricing models, sales and marketing strategies, pitching, leadership and people management. Since enrolling in the programme, Murendeni Mafumo, owner of Kusini Water, which makes more than 3-million litres of clean drinking water available to communities in need every month, has secured partnerships and contracts with DHL, the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation, the US embassy and DuPont.