Umnombo Apparel (Pty) Ltd

Business Location: Urban
Province Eastern Cape
Branch: Nelson Mandela Bay
Business Start Date:
Busniess Type: Company

Business Dynamics and Challenges

Business Activities: UMNOMBO Apparel stands out by providing a comprehensive representation of African culture in its clothing, shoes, jewellery and leather bags, embracing all people of the African continent.
Challenges/Needs: When Sedfa conducted a diagnostic assessment report, the following challenges were identified: The company lacked financial strength to expand.

Intervention Insights and Results

Intervention Details: To address the challenges above, Sedfa assisted Umnombo Apparel (Pty) Ltd with Facilitation of access to finance-Asset Assist Grant Funding.
Outcome Details: Sedfa intervention achieved the following outcomes:

 The turnover increased from R178 997.12 to R687 621.62
 The company employees stayed the same, from 9 to 13 employees.
 The company received grant funding to the value of R143 590.00 for acquiring new equipment and machinery.

Client Feedback

Client Comments: We would like to hereby extend our gratitude to SEDFA for the equipment and working capital we were granted, as part of the Asset Assist Programme. The procurement of the much-needed equipment is met with enthusiasm and appreciation from all at UMNOMBO.
“Since applying in 2024, we’ve been able to employ additional staff, open a retail store and expand our factory. All this, to continue striving towards our mission to become an industry leader in the South African fashion space. We are certain that our participation in the Asset Assist Programme will be of great benefit to our growing business and we are determined to ensure that our growth will be of benefit to local communities, through employment and empowerment.’

We trust that we can be sure of a strong, long-standing relationship with SEDFA,
that will long surpass our developmental stage and become one that is mutually
beneficial-Dr Nomangesi Ngcakani”
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