# Northern Cape premier Zamani Saul says the province is intensifying efforts to grow the economy and create jobs through stronger support for small businesses and improved investment facilitation. Speaking at the launch of the national empowerment fund and one-stop shop initiative in Kimberley, Saul said eight enterprises supported through the fund have created 229 jobs and retained 110 others. He said the initiative forms part of the province’s broader push to grow small businesses, attract investment, and reduce unemployment.
Northern Cape steps up job drive as new enterprises create hundreds of jobs