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Two ways internet access impacts entrepreneurs There are two areas that are impacted by access to internet that will affect aspiring entrepreneurs of the future, according to David Morobe, regional general manager at Business Partners. The first one is education. “South Africa’s education system has for long been reported to be facing many challenges. Online learning can offer a viable solution to this problem as learners will be able to access courses and textbooks from any location ultimately minimising the issue of space in schools and universities,” says Morobe. The second area is the method of doing business. “The digital world is increasingly becoming further entrenched in the business world. From digitally based companies like e-commerce sites or the use of social media as a tool to market a business, it is becoming an essential platform for companies to utilise,” says Morobe. “For example, it has been reported that Facebook alone is

used by 550 million people globally to buy and sell items in local communities. It also provides an inexpensive and far-reaching way to market a business.” Morobe says this is a great way for fledgling small businesses to minimise the costs of having a website as well as expensive marketing costs, while still being able to garner similar results. “Therefore, it is crucial that the public and private sectors band together and invest in the country’s digital infrastructure to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem where Generation Z thrives so that they can create jobs for themselves and contribute towards minimising the youth unemployment rate in South Africa,” comments Morobe. He says that, as the first batch of Generation Z is now entering the workforce, the challenges facing young entrepreneurs must be addressed. READ: DTI holds rural and township business forum The latest research by Statistics South Africa, shows youth unemployment in the

country stood at a disappointing 52.4% for the first quarter of 2018. This number could, however, be minimised if the public and private sector join forces to build a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem for the younger generation, says Morobe. Statistics show the younger generation is more open-minded to entrepreneurship as a career choice than generations before them. Research reveals that 72% of Generation Z (those born between 1995 and 2012) aspire towards opening their own business. This is in comparison the 66% of the Millennial Generation (those born between 1980 and 1994) who aspire to be entrepreneurs. President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his inaugural State of the Nation Address that SA’s economy is being sustained by small businesses. “With this in mind, it is extremely positive that the younger generation has more entrepreneurial intentions compared to previous generations.

This sentiment needs to be cultivated by creating the best possible entrepreneurial ecosystem,” says Morobe. “This is not to say that the public and private sector should shirk their responsibility for creating jobs. Government should remain committed to creating a conducive environment for business growth and, in turn, the private sector should run their businesses optimally with the view to be more profitable and create jobs.” Traits of Gen Z It is important, in his view, to note that Generation Z is the first generation to not know life without the internet and social media, which is a big contributing factor to the overall characteristics of this generation. “Dubbed digital natives, Generation Z is growing up with a plethora of information readily available at their fingertips and a wealth of instilled technological knowledge,” explains Morobe. “With the World Economic

Forum reporting that there will be more than 1.5 million new digital jobs globally available by 2020, they are already at an advantage compared to their generational predecessors.” He points out, however, that the digital landscape in SA proves to be a challenge for some. “The World Wide Worx’ Internet Access in South Africa 2017 report has revealed that income disparity is causing a digital divide,” he says. Even though the overall internet penetration was recorded at 40%, South Africans on high income levels had an internet penetration rate of over 82%, while internet penetration fell below 30% among the lowest income earners and, therefore, limits access, adds Morobe. “Bearing this in mind, it is imperative to rectify this disparity so that all South African’s have equal and affordable access to the internet in order to minimise challenges local Generation Z may face as they grow into the workforce.”

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL FACILTITY FOR THE INVESTORS AND THEIR STAFF AT TIKOE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified Property Development companies with at least 51% Basotho shareholding to submit proposals to develop concept plan, design, construct and manage a block of flats at plot 12312-020 located within Tikoe Industrial Estate to accommodate investors and their staff. 2.0 BACKGROUND The Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) is a parastatal of the Government of Lesotho (GoL) charged with the mandate of initiating, promoting and facilitating investments with the goal of contributing to national economic growth and development. In its endeavor to achieve its mandate, the LNDC promotes Lesotho as an attractive and preferred investment destination to both domestic and foreign investors. This is done by developing lucrative incentive packages with the aim of making Lesotho more competitive in terms of investment attraction. Provision of subsidized factory space and serviced land are among the services that the LNDC provides to both the foreign and domestic investors. However, LNDC does not have accommodation facility to meet the needs of investors and their employees. The LNDC intends to develop a piece of land within the Tikoe Industrial Estate into a residential facility. The proposed development will comprise fully furnished residential units of various sizes to accommodate LNDC investors and their employees. 3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES The LNDC requires competent and reputable Property Developers to submit proposals for development and management of dormitories with own designs, which will vary from 1 to 3-bedroom units. The identified area for the development is estimated at approximately 13, 000m2. 4.0 COMPULSORY SITE VISIT A compulsory site visit and briefing shall be held on the 22nd June, 2018 at 10.00am. 5.0 DELIVERABLES I. Detailed concept plan II. Preliminary design of various units III.Financial feasibility of the project illustrating expected investment and returns IV. Preliminary construction cost estimate and programme V. Proposed management model

The expressions of interest with supporting documents, including tax clearance certificate, traders license, proof of shareholding and nationality of shareholders should be addressed to: The Chief Executive Officer Private Bag A 96 Lesotho National Development Corporation Development House Block A, Kingsway Mall Maseru, Lesotho 6.0 COST OF TENDERING Bidders shall bear all the costs associated with the preparation and submission of the proposal together with purchase of tender document at a price of M1,000.00 (Cash Only) each at LNDC offices Block A, Floor 6. 7.0 DISCLAIMER LNDC shall not be bound to disclose reasons for rejecting or accepting any tender. 8.0 NOTICE OF AWARD The contract will only be binding between the parties once the contract has been signed. Request for Proposal BEARING NO IDENTIFICATION of the company should be clearly marked “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AT TIKOE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE” addressed and directed to: Chief Executive Officer Lesotho National Development Corporation Block A, Level 7 Development House Kingsway, Maseru 9.0 CLOSING DATE The EOIs should be submitted in the tender box at: Development House, Block A, Level 7 on or before 6th July 2018 at 12 noon. These EOIs will be opened at 12:05hrs on the same day. For enquiries; contact: Mr Moeketsi Khuele at khuele@lndc.org.ls or Mr Mokenela Hlalele at hlalele@lndc.org.ls or call +22312012


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