Measuring Our Economic Impact
Since inception under the NEF Act of 1998, the National Empowerment Fund has funded black industrialists, community trusts, and women entrepreneurs to create sustainable livelihoods across South Africa.
Cumulative Performance Milestones
Reporting context: Life-to-date as at 30 June 2026Approved Capital
Directly committed to black-owned businesses
Jobs Supported
Across manufacturing, mining, retail & services
Co-Investment
Leveraged with public & private partners
Clean External Audits
Unqualified audit opinion record
Enterprise in Action
Mining & InfrastructureOnkabetse Civils and Mining
A 100% black-owned civil engineering and heavy equipment mining services provider that expanded its fleet with NEF growth funding, enabling long-term contract execution with top tier mining houses.
Clean Tech & ManufacturingGreenro Solutions
A black female-led sustainable manufacturing business specializing in eco-friendly polymer packaging and industrial recycling solutions built with seed and expansion financing.
Industrial ManufacturingDika Plastic Pipes
High-grade HDPE pipe manufacturer supplying municipal water infrastructure projects, established with NEF industrial co-investment funding to scale production capacity.