RSVP here by 18 July 2025 to secure your place:
https://bmanalysts.zohobackstage.com/ManufacturingDevelopmentFundLaunchEventEasternCape
You are warmly invited to the Eastern Cape launch of the Manufacturing Development Fund (MDF), a private sector initiative designed to turn mandatory ESD spend into strategic supply chain growth and simplified B-BBEE compliance.
Why the MDF matters:
The MDF was developed to address the challenges many firms face with ESD, including:
• Uncertainty around spend requirements late in the financial year
• Limited time to realise both B-BBEE points and commercial impact
• Lack of manufacturing-focused supplier development options
• The burden of sourcing, screening, and de-risking suppliers outside your core business
What to expect at the launch:
• A clear unpacking of how the MDF works and the value it offers
• Open discussion with participating firms and sector stakeholders
• Meet representatives from PEPKOR Speciality, who are already actively engaged with the Fund
• Opportunities to explore how your ESD spend can directly support your supply chain and the manufacturing sector
Event details:
Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025,
Time: 08:30-10:30 AM
Location: The Beach Hotel, Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6000
