Coca-Cola 5by20 initiative continue to empower small scale women entrepreneurs

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

The Coca-Cola Fortune, 5by20 project has provided business skills and training to 6393 women entrepreneurs, exceeding their target for 2014.

Small business entrepreneurs who received training and mentorship hailed form Port Elizabeth, East London, Mthatha and George amongst other areas.

The ongoing project launched in 2010 falls under the Coca-Cola Company's global initiative to empower five million women entrepreneurs by 2020.

Speaking at media event on Thursday, Coca-Cola Fortune HR Executive, Amber Anderson, said that the programme welcomed new partners KPMG and Rand Merchant Bank.

"We very encouraged and more so with the partnership with KPMG and Rand Merchant Bank because naturally the affiliation provides further opportunities than what we as an organisation can provide for the women." said Anderson.