Trisab Pty Ltd has announced its Strategic collaboration with KZN Economic Regulatory Authority to Boost the Agricultural Sector and Black Industrialists Agenda, to transfer vital skills to rural and previously disadvantaged farmers and communities. Also to foster long-term growth and self-sufficiency as farmers.
This Program is supported by the MEC of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs, Reverend Musa Zondi, who was given the departments mandate to oversee the socio-economic transformation in the province of KwaZulu Natal.
Trisab Pty Ltd, as the architects of this program along with its esteemed subsidiaries and partners, namely: Tri-Medi Canna, Tri-Hemp, the Pathway to Excellence Initiative, IMPUCUKISO, and the African Cannabis Hemp & Natural Products Association, are proud to announce phase two of the program which is the Engagement with the District Development Agencies of KZN and The Development of a Seed Bank at the Dube Trade Port AgriLab.
This ground-breaking initiative aims to produce essential primary raw materials, serving as crucial feedstock for manufacturing and processing industries. It is also designed to drive significant socio-economic development, empowerment, upliftment, and sustainable job creation within the province of KZN.
“We are incredibly excited about the potential of this program as it will help boost our agricultural sector that faces challenges due to AGOA,” says Thokozani Shongwe the Group CEO of Trisab Pty Ltd. “Despite it all, we foresee growth especially in previously disadvantaged communities, “he added.
This initiative represents a pivotal step towards unlocking the immense agricultural potential within KwaZulu-Natal, particularly in the production of high-demand raw materials. More importantly, it directly contributes to the empowerment of our communities, creating pathways to economic participation and sustainable livelihoods, in perfect synergy with the Black Industrialists’ agenda.”
“This program as a testament to our commitment to fostering an inclusive economic growth and empowering our rural communities,” said the Chairperson of the African Cannabis, Hemp and Natural Products Association, Dr Bandile Mkhize.
By focusing on the agricultural sector and the production of essential raw materials, we are not only strengthening our local manufacturing capabilities but also creating tangible opportunities for skills transfer and sustainable job creation, directly advancing the objectives of our Localisation agenda.”
The program will leverage the combined expertise of Trisab Pty Ltd and its partners, including Tri-Medi Canna’s focus on medicinal cannabis, Tri-Hemp’s expertise in industrial hemp, and the broader advocacy of the Cannabis Hemp & Natural Products Association (whose membership largely comprises of rural farmers) The Pathway to Excellence Initiative and IMPUCUKISO will also play a crucial role in ensuring the effective transfer of skills and knowledge and in driving community-led development projects.
This strategic alliance is poised to generate significant positive impact across KwaZulu-Natal by:
• Stimulating Economic Growth: Providing a stable supply of high-quality agricultural raw materials for local industries, reducing reliance on imports.
• Creating Sustainable Jobs: Establishing new employment opportunities in cultivation, processing, and related sectors, particularly in rural areas.
• Empowering Communities: Offering training, mentorship, and economic participation to previously disadvantaged individuals and groups.
• Fostering Skills Development: Transferring advanced agricultural techniques, processing knowledge, and business acumen.
• Promoting Inclusivity: Directly supporting the KZN’s mandate to integrate Black Industrialists into the mainstream economy.
Trisab Pty Ltd and its partners are committed to working closely with all key stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of this program, thereby contributing to a more prosperous and equitable KwaZulu-Natal.
