SMD

Annual Report 2023/2024

In response to the high level of rolling blackouts necessitated for the DSBD and its agencies to develop a programme which will be aligned to the product markets to be built. The sources of power will include Solar, Gas and other sources of power to enable SMMEs to operate optimally.

7. The Portfolio SMMEs and Co-operatives interventions will prioritise WYPWDs to ensure a minimum 40% target for women, 30% for youth and 3% for PWDs.

Public-Private Partnerships The Department did not enter into any Public-Private Partnerships as defined in Treasury Regulation 16.

Discontinued key activities/activities to be discontinued There were no discontinued key activities during the year under review. New or proposed key activities There were no new or proposed key activities during the year under review.

Supply Chain Management No bids were unsolicited for the year 2023/24 financial year.

The DSBD has systems, policies and processes in place to prevent irregular expenditure.

The Department concluded the recruitment process of the Director: Supply Chain Management, and the post was filled from 1 September 2023.

Gifts and Donations received in kind from non-related parties during 2023/24 financial year

No.

Name of Donor

Description

Estimated Amount (R)

1.

Mauritian Economic Board and ITC workshop, She Trades

Box of chocolates and Bottleof Wine

R 969.00

2.

Bulungula Lodge, Elliotdale (Eastern Cape)

Accommodation andBreakfast

R898

3.

International Finance Corporation

Trip and Accommodation

$ 4643,68 (Equivalent to R 88985,45)

4.

African Union Annual MSME Forum

Trip and Daily Allowance

R 52 138, 80

5.

EDSE Technical Assistance

Monogoose Bag

R300.00

6.

MOC Optometrist

Namaqua Sweet Red Wine750 ml

R58.00

7.

Wholesale & Retail SETA

Wireless powerbank, airpodand phone stand

R1 102.00

8.

Embassy of Peoples Republic of China

Lindt Chocolates Constantia Wine and Books

R2 295.00

9.

Embassy of Peoples Republic of China

Lindt Chocolates Constantia Wine

R 1 350

R 21 091.16

10.

Minister of Commerce in Algeria

Sponsorship for Air Flight, AccommodationGround Transportation

11.

Minister of Commerce in Algeria

Sponsorship for Air Flight, Accommodation Ground Transportation Sponsorship for Air Flight, Accommodation Ground Transportation

R 21 091.16

12.

Minister of Commerce in Algeria

R 21 091.16

13.

Provincial Department of Economic Development in the Eastern Cape

Xhosa Traditional Necklace

R320.00

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